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Edward Jones-Financial Advisor: David Merrick

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I'm a financial advisor with Edward Jones, a financial-services firm dedicated to serving the needs of individual investors. With nearly 14,000 financial advisors serving nearly 7 million investors, our firm has been built on the belief that the only way to do business is on a one-on-one, personal basis. We do that by getting to know you, understanding your goals, and developing individualized strategies to help you reach them. My branch office administrator, Linda Reese and I work as a team to give you the personal service you deserve when it comes to planning for your financial future. Please call or stop by my office, or visit www.edwardjones.com/Dave-Merrick for more information.
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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/4ifQMxY

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/3U3YqlP

10/02/2026

You’re invited!
Let us add some extra fun to your spooky season with a
Halloween themed open house. It’s our way of saying
thank you to our clients, friends and neighbors who
make this community such a wonderful place to do
business. We hope to see you there!
We’ll have food, refreshments, games and prizes!! Costumes are optional!
Located at: 715 Kristine Way
The Villages, FL 32163
Date: Friday, October 30, 2026 from 11am-3pm
RSVP by Friday, October 16, 2026 at 352-750-6285

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.

09/28/2026

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/4ABLS5D

09/25/2026

One of the things I love about The Villages is the variety of social clubs. With roughly 3,000 clubs, there seems to be something for just about every interest.

Kim and I moved here from Iowa 11 years ago, so we quickly joined the Iowa Club. We’ve also belonged to three neighborhood social clubs, starting with the Lake Ridge Loopers, as well as the Parrot Head Club and the Disney-focused Goofy Villagers.

Then there are all the clubs I haven’t joined but find fascinating: several quilting clubs, clubs that organize trips to favorite Florida beaches, and car clubs for Mustang, Corvette, and even Rolls-Royce enthusiasts. There are also singles clubs and groups for widows and widowers. I even met a man who told me he was formerly with the CIA and that a small group of former CIA people gets together here!

Which Villages club have you enjoyed most, or which one would you like to try? I’d love to hear what makes it special to you—and learn about a few clubs I haven’t discovered yet.

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/4xKqZCB

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.

https://bit.ly/4cGiFw3

09/08/2026

Investors will be closely watching the September Federal Reserve interest rate decision. What factors are the voting members of the FOMC likely to weigh?

Our Principal, Head of Investment Strategy Mona Mahajan digs into three in our latest Weekly Market Wrap: https://bit.ly/4xc0iXe

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