Kenya Balser - Edward Jones

10/31/2026

Trick or treat! Wishing everyone a safe and spooktacular Halloween.

10/28/2026

Cybersecurity Awareness Month may be ending, but protecting your financial information is important all year long. That's why I'm proud to share that Edward Jones offers eligible U.S. clients complimentary access to Carefull®, a service designed to help monitor financial activity, identify potential warning signs and provide alerts that can help detect fraud before it happens.

Reach out to get started or click this link to learn more about Carefull: https://bit.ly/4immad7

10/26/2026

Markets are weighing three key forces right now: elevated oil prices, higher-for-longer interest rates and growing questions around the sustainability of AI-driven investment.

James McCann, Senior Economist, explores how these trends are influencing markets, what's supporting the economic outlook, and what investors should keep in focus in the latest Weekly Market Wrap.

https://bit.ly/4ezJx1z

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

10/24/2026

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

10/20/2026

As someone who works closely with families, I know just how deeply caregiving can impact your time, your wellbeing and your vision and plans for your future. Our new Financial Impact of Caregiving Report, highlights what caregivers are experiencing and the support that can make a meaningful difference.

Hear what caregivers are saying: https://bit.ly/47tY3nS



Source: Edward Jones and Harris Poll, in partnership with Age Wave, 2026.

10/19/2026

Market leadership has shifted in October, with investors rotating from technology and AI-focused stocks toward value-oriented and more defensive sectors amid concerns about rates, debt levels and growth expectations.

Mona Mahajan, Head of Investment Strategy, shares her perspective on what's driving the recent market rotation, why the broader fundamental backdrop remains constructive, and what it could mean for investors in the latest Weekly Market Wrap: https://bit.ly/4sepmMo

10/17/2026

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

10/14/2026

Financial fraud is becoming more sophisticated, but knowledge remains a strong defense. Learn to recognize common scam tactics and warning signs, and take steps to help protect yourself, your loved ones and the wealth you've worked hard to build. Watch this webinar live on Oct. 21 at 3 p.m. CT or on demand after.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4zxHDXd

10/14/2026

Many of the conversations I'm having with clients right now start in the same way – with the news. Clients see market-driven headlines and ask: "How does this affect me and my life?"

In a recent Bloomberg interview, our Managing Partner Penny Pennington discusses how financial planning can help investors look beyond today's market noise and stay focused on their goals.

Watch the full conversation: https://bit.ly/3VMbxbP

If the headlines have you wondering how all of this affects your financial strategy, let's talk.

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/4hQ2H43