Devin Rajza, Edward Jones - Financial Advisor

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Devin Rajza, Edward Jones - Financial Advisor

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06/12/2026

I’m up at the Omni Mount Washington in New Hampshire this week for our regional summer meeting, and it got me thinking about something.

In sports, everyone wants to be the player who scores 30 points.

But teams don’t win because of one player.

They win because everyone understands their role and works toward the same goal.

I think relationships work the same way.

A lot of people focus on finding the next prospect.

One person.
One opportunity.
One conversation.

But sometimes the biggest opportunities come from building genuine relationships and becoming part of a team.

One introduction can lead to another.

One conversation can open doors you never expected.

And before you know it, you’re connected to an entire network of people.

Whether it’s sports, business, or life, I’ve found that the best opportunities usually come through people, not cold luck.

That’s why I try to focus less on transactions and more on relationships.

06/04/2026

I'm on vacation this week, but I've still found myself checking in with clients and getting a little work done each day.

Not because I have to.

Because I genuinely enjoy what I do.

Don't get me wrong—I'm enjoying the beach, good food, and time with family.

But one thing I've realized is that when you find a career that's a good fit, work starts to feel different.

It becomes less about watching the clock and more about helping people, solving problems, and continuing to learn.

I'm grateful to be in a position where I can enjoy both.

A little reminder that success isn't always about escaping work—sometimes it's about building a life where work and life fit together in a way that makes sense for you.

05/31/2026

This weekend I traveled to the Outer Banks in North Carolina, but I wanted to post about 529 day yesterday (5/29)

I work with a lot of clients that have children, and one of the biggest things we hope for is that their kids have opportunities.

Opportunities to learn.
To grow.
To pursue the things they’re passionate about.

Yesterday was 529 Day, which serves as a reminder of the importance of planning ahead for future education expenses.

What I find interesting is that most parents don’t start saving because they know every detail of a 529 plan.

They start because they care about giving their children choices down the road.

The amounts don’t have to be huge.

What often matters most is simply getting started and giving time a chance to work in your favor.

Sometimes the biggest financial goals are less about money and more about the opportunities that money can create.

If you want to learn more about 529 plans and having options for your children, reach out to me

05/28/2026

One thing I understand as a younger financial advisor…

Some people may look at me and wonder if I have enough experience to help guide them financially.

And honestly, I get it.

Trust is earned over time, especially when it comes to something as important as money.

But one thing I can promise is this:

I genuinely care about helping people make better decisions for themselves and their families.

I’m constantly learning, constantly improving, and I take the responsibility very seriously.

I may not have 30 years in the industry yet

But I do think there’s value in having someone who is motivated, accessible, and fully invested in helping clients move in the right direction.

At the end of the day, people don’t just want information.

They want someone they can trust to help simplify things and be there for them over time.

05/25/2026

Tonight, the New York Knicks have a chance to do something they haven’t done in 27 years. I was a 1 year old baby when the Knicks last made the NBA Finals.

Basketball will always be the thing I loved most growing up. I picked up a ball when I was 2 years old, played above my grade level throughout my growing days, and ended up fortunate enough to play in college. Now I help coach it at the varsity high school level.

I’ve been a Knicks fan since birth, my dad was a diehard and I was born into it. When I was 1 I didn’t know anything, when I was old enough to realize, the Knicks were the worst team in the NBA.

So many players came through our franchise, so many big names were supposed to sign with us, but never did. We got Melo, never went anywhere. We got Leon Rose as our GM and he turned things around.

Signed Brunson. Traded for KAT. Traded for Mikal. Had heartbreaking losses the last few years but we were right there. Now, a win tonight gives me an opportunity to see my team play in the Finals for the first time in my life. My late father would love to see this, and I’d love to watch with him. That’s what we did together growing up.

Here’s me when I was young at a Knicks game

05/23/2026

I heard a quote from Robert Herjavec recently that stuck with me:

“Good salesmen sell products, great salesmen sell value.”

I think that applies to a lot more than sales.

Especially in finance.

Most people don’t actually want “investments.”

They want:
Clarity
Confidence
Less stress
A plan they can understand
And the feeling that they’re moving in the right direction

The investments are just tools.

The real value is helping someone feel more confident about their future.

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05/20/2026

One thing I’ve learned…

A lot of financial concepts don’t really connect with people until they can actually see the numbers.

Telling someone to invest is difficult when they’ve spent most of their life keeping money in a checking or savings account earning next to nothing.

That’s why simplicity matters.

For example:

$100/month invested consistently over 40 years, earning an average annual return of 6%, would grow to roughly $190,000 over time.

Every additional $100/month invested under those same assumptions could potentially add another ~$190,000.

I think a lot of people get overwhelmed because they assume investing has to be complicated from the start.

In many cases, the most important thing is just getting comfortable with the process first.

Keep it simple.
Make it automatic.
Build from there.

05/18/2026

Missed my Friday post because I was sick most of the day.

And honestly, it was a good reminder of something I think a lot of people struggle with…

Life rarely goes exactly according to plan.

You can have routines, goals, schedules, momentum

And then something unexpected throws everything off for a few days.

I think a lot of people treat setbacks like they’re failures.

Miss a workout?
Bad week financially?
Fall behind on a goal?

And suddenly it feels like all the progress disappeared.

But most of the time, real progress isn’t about being perfect.

It’s about being consistent enough over time that a few off days don’t completely knock you off track.

That applies to a lot more than just finances.

Thankfully by Sunday I was feeling a little better and took the dogs to the park for a walk. Here’s Woody enjoying the sun!

05/13/2026

One thing I don’t think people talk about enough…

Making more money doesn’t automatically make you feel more financially secure.

I’ve talked to people who are doing well on paper

Good jobs, steady income, saving money consistently

And they still feel stressed about money.

Not because they’re irresponsible.

Usually it’s because no one ever really taught them:
What they should be doing
What’s actually important
Or whether they’re even on the right track

So even when things are going “well,” there’s still this feeling of uncertainty in the background.

I think a lot more people feel that way than most realize.

And honestly, just having a clearer picture tends to relieve a lot more stress than people expect

If you’re stressed about your finances or your situation, feel free to send me a message

05/11/2026

One thing playing college basketball taught me…

Progress usually looks a lot less dramatic from the inside.

People see the games, the results, the highlights.

What they don’t see are:
The early workouts
The repetition
The practices where it feels like nothing is improving
The days you question whether the work is paying off at all

But then eventually, things start to click.

And looking back, you realize the small, consistent work was building something the whole time.

I think a lot of people experience the same thing financially.

A lot of progress happens quietly.

Not overnight.
Not all at once.
Usually without some huge “moment” where everything suddenly changes.

Just consistent steps over time that eventually start compounding into something meaningful.

Definitely easier to appreciate in hindsight.

Did anyone else play sports growing up?

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