Edward Jones - Associate: Melissa Derr

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/4xNi7vW

09/27/2026

Building wealth takes thoughtful planning. I help families in our community develop strategies to manage wealth today while preparing future generations for tomorrow. Reach out to learn more.

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/4rotrgD

09/20/2026

Creating wealth is about planning for the future. I can help you explore strategies to manage, protect and pass on your wealth. Let’s discuss how a financial plan can make all the difference.

09/17/2026

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/4rlBVoP



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.

09/15/2026

The legacy you leave is the sum of countless decisions carefully made over your lifetime, much like a painting that emerges one brushstroke at a time. At Edward Jones, we can help you direct your wealth to the people, causes and community that mean the most to you, strengthening Dallas-Fort Worth today and tomorrow. What legacy do you hope to leave?

Reach out to start a future-focused conversation.

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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09/14/2026

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09/13/2026

I offer advanced services to help simplify your financial life. The time to shape your legacy is now — let's connect.