Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Christie Akins

10/14/2026

AI-powered scams are becoming increasingly sophisticated, making it harder to distinguish legitimate requests from fraud. Understanding common tactics can help you better protect yourself and your financial accounts.

Take a look at these five emerging scam types and practical steps you can take to stay vigilant.

5 AI-powered financial scams that are hard to spot

10/11/2026

🎃👻 TRUNK OR TREAT, ENTERTAINMENT AND FUN!👻🎃

Mark your calendars because we’re getting SPOOKY! 🕷️🕸️

Bring the kiddos and join us for a spooktacular evening of TRUNK OR TREATING in our parking lot! 🍬🍭

📅 Sunday, October 25th
⏰ Starting at 5 PM
📍 The Hype Nutrition, Core Beauty, Killean Audiology, Edward Jones and RN Therapeutics

Come dressed in your favorite costume, bring the kids, and get ready for a night full of Halloween fun! 🎃👻

🍬 Trunk or Treating from each business in our strip!
🥤 Drinks available from The Hype & free samples!
🌭 Food available from Holly’s Dogs Gourmet Hot Dogs
🎶 Live music by Lament (90’s alternative and classic rock covers)
🛍️ Some local Vendors
🎁 Giveaways & prizes
👻 AND LOTS OF SPOOKY FUN!

We’re so excited to bring everyone together for a fun night right here in the community! 🧡🖤

10/09/2026

What would happen if you had to retire sooner than expected?

Many people focus on their target retirement date but spend less time preparing for the possibility of an earlier exit due to a job loss, health issue or family caregiving needs.

If you'd like to explore how your retirement strategy would hold up under an unexpected scenario, let's talk. Planning for the "what-ifs" today can help reduce stress tomorrow.

Concerned about a forced retirement? 4 tips to prepare

10/06/2026

With the 2026 midterm elections approaching, investors are once again asking what politics may mean for markets and whether the elections have the potential to disrupt this year's positive momentum. Here's what history says – and what's different this time:

With the 2026 midterm elections approaching, investors are once again asking what politics may mean for markets and whether the elections have the potential to disrupt this year's positive momentum. History suggests that elections often create short-term uncertainty, but they have rarely been the pr...

10/05/2026

An important part of protecting your financial future is staying vigilant against fraud and cyber threats. This Cybersecurity Awareness Month, I encourage you to stay vigilant, protect sensitive information and be aware of common scams that continue to evolve. If you have questions about fraud prevention or protecting your financial information, I'm always available to help.

In the meantime, I invite you to explore more resources and guidance here: https://bit.ly/4yxHZ07

10/01/2026

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month—a time to stand with survivors, honor those we’ve lost and support the millions of individuals and families affected by breast cancer. This month, we encourage conversations, screenings and shared strength—because no one should face breast cancer alone.

09/29/2026

Many people assume financial confidence comes with age. In my experience, it's not quite that simple.

New research from Edward Jones and Gallup shows that people across generations share concerns about their financial future. Younger adults are often working to build wealth, while older adults are focused on making their savings last. But both are looking for greater peace of mind about what's ahead.

That's one reason I enjoy helping clients create personalized strategies that align with their goals and priorities, both today and as their needs evolve over time.

Read more from Gallup: https://bit.ly/4ym2HQm



Source: Gallup & Edward Jones, "Money and Meaning: Understanding Financial Fulfillment," 2026.

Older adults are much more confident than younger adults in managing their current finances. Confidence in managing future finances, however, differs less by age.

09/27/2026

You can offer your employees practical, judgment-free financial education — including interactive tools, on-demand content and live webinars — at no additional cost to eligible organizations.

Help employees with their personal finances

09/26/2026

Clinton offices at the ALZ walk this morning.