Edward Jones- Financial Advisor: Julio Stephens

10/15/2026

I've completed the education to obtain the Certified Exit Planning Advisor® or CEPA® certification.

Highlights include:
• Planning a successful exit and transition while aligning financial strategies with personal goals
• The importance of business valuation
• Estate and charitable intent strategies

Our financial advisors hold industry-leading credentials.

10/12/2026

This week marks the fourth anniversary of the current bull market. But what makes this bull market different from previous ones, and does it still have room to run?

Angelo Kourkafas, Senior Global Investment Strategist, shares his perspective on what's helping sustain this bull market and what investors should watch next in the latest Weekly Market Wrap: https://bit.ly/4hP3wdy

10/05/2026

Rising rates have grabbed headlines, but they're only one inning in a much longer game. Easing inflation, healthy consumer spending and growing corporate profits point to an economy that remains on solid footing.

Investment Analyst Brock Weimer shares insights from market history, exploring how stocks have performed following sharp increases in bond yields and what those trends may signal for investors in the latest Weekly Market Wrap: https://bit.ly/3TqaMoa

09/30/2026

Planning for Medicare? Don't forget that your health needs will change as you age. The coverage you choose now should work for you years down the road too. We break down Medicare's two options and help you think through what matters most.

As you approach 65, you’re likely thinking about the next chapter — travel plans, new hobbies and time with loved ones.

09/28/2026

Bond yields recently climbed to their highest levels in decades as investors weighed sticky inflation, booming AI investment and robust economic growth. In this evolving environment, higher interest rates are creating new opportunities in fixed income while shifting market leadership across equities.

Senior Economist James McCann shares his perspective on how investors can navigate today's higher-rate environment in the latest Weekly Market Wrap: https://bit.ly/4jsiRDd

09/23/2026

We're proud to share that Edward Jones has been named to the 2026 PEOPLE®️ Companies that Care list.

This recognition reflects our firm’s commitment to supporting associates, serving clients, and strengthening the communities where we live and work.

At the heart of that commitment is a shared belief that when people are supported to do their best work, the impact extends well beyond the workplace. It's reflected in the way colleagues show up for one another, help clients work toward what matters most, and give their time and talents to their communities.

We’re honored by this recognition and the opportunity to contribute to the culture of care that made this recognition possible.

Disclosure: 2026 People Companies that Care, published People Magazine September 2026, research by Great Places to Work, data as of August 2025. Compensation provided for using, not obtaining, the rating.

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09/22/2026

The Fed raised interest rates for the first time in three years, as widely expected. While the announcement prompted an initial market reaction, resilient economic growth, strong corporate earnings and continued consumer spending could help support equities, even if interest rates move somewhat higher. Meanwhile, higher short-term bond yields may create new opportunities for investors seeking income.

Brian Therien, Investment Strategist, shares his perspective on what a more hawkish Fed policy could mean for investors in the latest Weekly Market Wrap: https://bit.ly/4rn4zG5

09/17/2026

As we head towards the back half of 2026, it’s a good time to step back and remember three important ground rules for long-term investors. Principal, Head of Investment Strategy Mona Mahajan discusses strategies and best practices for investing during uncertainty.

Watch the full episode: https://bit.ly/3TyPbd6

09/14/2026

Rising oil prices and a hotter-than-expected CPI report have strengthened expectations for potential Fed rate hikes as we head into what is likely to be the year's most closely watched Federal Reserve meeting.

Angelo Kourkafas, Sr. Global Investment Strategist, shares his perspective on whether this is the start of a longer policy tightening path, and what it could mean for portfolios in the latest Weekly Market Wrap.



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09/11/2026

Today, we pause to remember the lives lost 25 years ago and to honor the first responders and everyday heroes who answered the call with extraordinary bravery. We will never forget.