Edward Jones opens Caribou office

12 years ago
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CARIBOU — The financial services firm Edward Jones has hired Betty Buzzell as the financial advisor to open Edward Jones’ first branch office in Caribou.

“We’re very proud to have Betty on board as we become part of the Caribou and surrounding Aroostook County community,” said Jim Weddle, managing partner of Edward Jones. “[Buzzell] brings a level of commitment and enthusiasm that is certain to benefit her clients.”

Buzzell said she is excited to be opening a new office for a firm that has built a reputation on serving individual investors.

“Edward Jones is the largest financial services firm in the nation in terms of offices, but it maintains its commitment to individuals,” Buzzell said. “I have been impressed with the interest the firm’s headquarters in St. Louis has shown in this new office. Caribou, and the investors who live here, are very important to the firm, and I really like that.”

Jim Weddle, managing partner of the St. Louis-based financial services firm, said the firm wants to extend its reputation for unparalleled client service to Caribou and the surrounding area, which is why Buzzell is opening the office.

Edward Jones provides financial services for individual investors in the United States and, through its affiliate, in Canada. Every aspect of the firm’s business, from the types of investment options offered to the location of branch offices, is designed to cater to individual investors in the communities in which they live and work. The firm’s 12,000-plus financial advisors work directly with nearly 7 million clients to understand their personal goals — from college savings to retirement — and create long-term investment solutions that emphasize a well-balanced portfolio and a buy-and-hold strategy. Edward Jones embraces the importance of building long-term, face-to-face relationships with clients, helping them to understand and make sense of the investment options available today.

In January 2012, for the 13th year, Edward Jones was named one of the best companies to work for by Fortune Magazine in its annual listing. The firm ranked number five overall and number three in large size companies. These 13 Fortune rankings include top 10 finishes for nine years, consecutive number one rankings in 2002 and 2003, and consecutive number two rankings in 2009 and 2010. Fortune and Time Inc. are not affiliated with and do not endorse products or services of Edward Jones.

Edward Jones is headquartered in St. Louis. The Edward Jones website is located at www.edwardjones.com.