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Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Eric Abbott

As businesses grow and success increases, financial decisions carry more weight. Running a successful practice takes a team.

I help founder-led and closely held business owners turn business success into personal wealth, flexibility, and future options. Many owners reach a point where revenue is strong, cash flow is consistent, and the business is working. Yet an important question remains:

How much of that success is actually becoming lasting wealth? The reality is that many owners have spent years building successful

businesses, but their future remains heavily dependent on the business continuing to perform. As income and complexity increase, the challenge becomes not just generating success, but capturing it in a way that creates financial strength beyond the company. My role is to help business owners keep more of what they earn, turn business income into personal financial strength, and build wealth beyond the business so their future is not solely tied to it. As that foundation develops, the focus often expands to the business itself as an asset. For many owners, their largest source of wealth sits inside the business, but it has not always been developed in a way that creates transferability, flexibility, or future options. I help owners understand what makes a business more transferable and how to create flexibility, whether that means keeping it in the family, stepping back over time, or eventually selling to a third party. This often involves helping bring together the right professionals and keeping financial, tax, valuation, and transition decisions aligned with the owner’s long-term goals. As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional, I help clients simplify complexity, evaluate opportunities, and move forward with confidence during periods of growth, change, and transition. Inspired by my father’s 38-year career with Edward Jones, I believe great advice begins with listening, understanding, and follow-through. I am supported by home office resources and Michelle Stine, who brings professionalism and care to each client relationship. Outside of work, I enjoy traveling, playing chess and disc golf, and spending time with my wife on our horse farm. If you are looking for a clear and organized approach to turning business success into lasting personal wealth, I invite you to reach out.

08/26/2026

My wife and I had the incredible opportunity to visit the "Top of Europe" in Switzerland last week. The views were incredible, but I found myself thinking about the fact that more than 100 years ago, people decided to build a railway through the mountains to what is now the highest railway station in Europe.

I'm glad the train had a few screens showing where we were because otherwise all we could see was darkness. For about 30 minutes we were literally inside the mountain, climbing in elevation through tunnels carved through solid rock. This was after a jaw-dropping gondola ride that could have been a destination all by itself.

I assume most visitors are focused on reaching the top, seeing the view, and taking the photo. We certainly were too (as the attached photos might suggest). But what really captured my attention was appreciating the engineering feat that made this a simple day trip for us. All of the planning, coordination, and work required to make that destination accessible.

Maybe that's why I've always enjoyed working with business owners.

Most people see the finished company. They see the success, growth, and reputation that have been built over time. What they don't see are the years of decisions, setbacks, adjustments, and persistence underneath it all.

The longer I'm around business owners, the more I appreciate that success is usually less about one brilliant moment and more about a lot of ordinary moments handled well.

The mountain gets all the attention, but the gondola and tunnel are what got everyone there.

Switzerland gave me some amazing views, but this was one of the thoughts I brought home with me.

08/24/2026

Higher Treasury yields weighed on equities last week, renewing concerns about whether the economy and markets can withstand elevated rates. Despite the potential for seasonal volatility, resilient economic activity and strong corporate earnings support a constructive backdrop for equities.

Investment Strategist Brock Weimer explains what’s behind the move higher in long-term yields in the latest Weekly Market Wrap.

https://bit.ly/4gsEqk5

08/18/2026

If you or someone you know is approaching age 65 or preparing to retire and has questions about Medicare and health care, I’m hosting a small educational session on Wednesday, August 26 from 11:00 to noon in Cu***ng.

This is an educational session, not a sales presentation, and we’ll leave plenty of time for questions.

We’re keeping this to a small group, so if you’d like to join us, please reserve your seat. And if you know someone else who may benefit, feel free to invite them as well.

All the details are in the invitation below. To reserve a seat, call Michelle at 770-844-1000.

08/17/2026

Inflation has trended lower, supporting the case for the Federal Reserve to keep policy rates steady. While the path back to the Fed's inflation target may not be perfectly smooth, strong earnings, healthy economic growth and resilient consumer spending continue to help support market strength.

Portfolio Strategist Tom Larm shares his perspective on the forces influencing markets and what it could mean for investors in the latest Weekly Market Wrap.

https://bit.ly/4x6S57x

08/15/2026

Managing wealth isn't just complex, it's deeply personal. That's why who you work with matters. At Edward Jones, every relationship starts with a personalized approach. We take the time to understand each client's unique goals, values and circumstances — delivering tailored strategies, not one-size-fits-all solutions.

08/10/2026

The S&P 500 reached new highs as several key market headwinds began to ease. While record levels can make investors hesitant, history suggests that all-time highs have often been followed by continued gains, with long-term returns comparable to, or even better than, investing on a typical trading day.*

Angelo Kourkafas, Sr. Global Investment Strategist, shares his perspective on the forces driving markets higher and the implications for investors in the latest Weekly Market Wrap.

https://bit.ly/4g4sYuA

*Past performance does not guarantee future results.

08/03/2026

The Federal Reserve held rates steady as earnings from four Magnificent 7 companies led to mixed market reactions, suggesting that investors increasingly want evidence that AI spending is translating into durable revenue and earnings growth. While interest rates may remain higher for longer, resilient economic growth, strong corporate earnings and broader participation across sectors continues to support equities.

Brian Therien, Investment Strategist, explains what this means and how this could impact investors in the latest Weekly Market Wrap.

https://bit.ly/4g87Uo9

07/28/2026

I'm hiring a Senior Branch Office Administrator for my practice in Cu***ng, GA.

This person will join our growing team, supporting client service, managing account paperwork, and helping keep the practice running smoothly.

It's a real seat at the table, not an entry-level assistant role. I'm looking for someone who takes ownership, enjoys being part of a team, and wants to play an important role in our continued growth.

Apply here or send me a message if you have questions:

https://careers.edwardjones.com/job/23485866/sr-boa-cumming-ga/

07/27/2026

Renewed U.S.–Iran tensions are driving oil prices higher, bringing inflation concerns back into focus and raising questions about whether the Federal Reserve may need to adjust its approach.

Angelo Kourkafas, Sr. Global Investment Strategist, offers perspective on the recent developments and how they could impact investors in the latest Weekly Market Wrap: https://bit.ly/4gZQmvE

07/24/2026

The best time to prepare for an eventual ownership transition is now.

That day will come, and it may not happen entirely on your terms.

Here’s the cool part: preparing for it also tends to make the business stronger today.

Build better systems. Develop leaders. Reduce how much the business depends on you. Put yourself in a position to work on the business instead of being responsible for everything inside it.

The real value is knowing the business can keep moving without you at the center of every decision. It gives you more flexibility, creates more options, and helps protect the people who rely on you.

If you are working toward a business that is less dependent on you, I would be glad to compare notes.

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1672 Market Pl Boulevard
Atlanta, GA
30041

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8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+17708441000

Website

https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-abbott/

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