Edward Jones- Financial Advisor: Amy C. Schmid

04/08/2026

As a Branch Office Administrator with Edward Jones, you'll play a key role in supporting our clients and branch team. I'm currently seeking candidates for an opportunity on my team. Please reach out to learn more.

08/01/2025

After a strong start to the year, market volatility seems to have returned. While we would expect market volatility to continue near-term, we are also watching for key inflection points that may indicate the early innings of a more sustainable rally ahead. We highlight three potential conditions that we believe would support better market returns longer term: 1) inflation moving lower, 2) the Federal Reserve pausing its rate-hiking cycle, and 3) earnings revisions bottoming.

A summary of last week's market highlights and economic news.

07/30/2025

When faced with market fluctuation, ask yourself: “Are my long-term goals still the same?” If the answer is “yes,” then why overhaul a financial strategy that’s designed to meet these goals?

Take control of your future with a carefully crafted investment portfolio. Learn the five steps to help secure your financial future.

07/28/2025

If you’ve built a portfolio containing an appropriate mix of investments, based on your goals and risk tolerance, you’ve got a good foundation to help you withstand a down market.

Strategies for every stage

07/25/2025

Can your retirement savings grow tax-free? Roth IRAs could be your ticket to tax-free income in retirement. If you’re considering opening a Roth IRA, give me a call and I’d be happy to help you develop a retirement strategy that’s right for you.

Learn about this type of IRA, which allows for after-tax contributions with the potential for tax-free income in retirement.

07/23/2025

Are you on track to achieve your retirement goals? This retirement calculator gives you an idea of what you’ll need to retire based on your age, current savings and desired age of retirement. Find out if you’re on your way to your dream retirement.

07/21/2025

If you’re a high-income earner, you may not be eligible to contribute to a Roth IRA. Luckily, there’s a strategy that can help you gain the tax advantages offered by a Roth IRA. Here’s what you should know about this valuable strategy.

A Backdoor Roth IRA can help you realize the tax benefits of a Roth IRA, even if your income exceeds the earnings ceiling for Roth contributions.

07/18/2025

Life insurance is a vital part of any financial strategy – but determining what type of insurance and how much coverage you need can be difficult. Here are some questions to help you determine if permanent life insurance is right for you.

See if it’s right for you

07/16/2025

Are you investing too conservatively (or not at all) in hopes of avoiding market declines? If so, you could be making it more difficult to achieve your long-term financial goals. Here are some ways to help you determine your investment risk tolerance.

Your biggest risk isn’t the stock market. It’s the possibility of not reaching your long-term financial goals.

07/14/2025

Stay up to date with the latest developments, trends and daily insights on the market.

Stay up to date with latest developments, trends, and daily insights on the market. Get a comprehensive look at market movements, international updates, economic indicators, and our expert's analysis.

07/11/2025

You’ve worked hard to build your portfolio and financial assets – but have you thought about planning your estate? These tips may help you avoid common estate-planning missteps and ensure your plan works as intended.

5 tips to guide you