Devin Rajza, Edward Jones - Financial Advisor

10/16/2026

One thing that stood out to me during a recent client appointment:

A client of mine owned an annuity but wasn’t fully aware of what it included or how certain features worked.

There was a rider attached to the contract that required an additional step to activate.

They didn’t know that.

And it made me realize how easy it can be to own financial products without fully understanding what you actually have.

Maybe you opened an account years ago.

Maybe you purchased something through a previous advisor.

Maybe you changed jobs, rolled money over, or signed paperwork without fully understanding all the details.

Over time, it’s easy to lose track of the fine print, the benefits, the limitations, and the steps you may need to take to use certain features.

This isn’t about saying an annuity is good or bad. Different products serve different purposes, and the details of the individual contract matter.

It’s about knowing what you own.

What does it do?
What does it cost?
What benefits are included?
Are there any restrictions?
Do you need to take action to receive a benefit you thought was automatic?

Most importantly, how does this align with your goals in life?

These are important questions to ask about any financial account or product.

You don’t need to be an expert in every detail of your finances.

But you should understand what you have, how it works, and whether it still fits your situation.

Sometimes, the most valuable financial step isn’t opening something new.

It’s taking the time to understand what you already own.

If you’re in a similar situation, send me a DM and I’ll look over your situation free of charge before we decide if working together is beneficial for you.

10/06/2026

This past week I was fortunate enough to go out West.

My girlfriend, some of her family, and I, made stops in Las Vegas for a few nights, Zion National Park, and stopped 40 minutes outside of Salt Lake City in Utah.

My time away helped me re-energize and feel refreshed heading into this week.

This background literally looks like AI, but I promise it’s real 😂

All back in time to watch the Jets lose once again on Sunday.

It was an incredible experience and I can’t wait to visit again.

09/15/2026

Last Thursday I attended the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut Business After House event at The Spa at Norwich Inn. It was great to get out and get involved in the community and meet others in the area.

From Small business owners to Chamber ambassadors (sometimes both) it was awesome learning how each of their businesses impact the communities they serve.

One conversation I had was with Gina M. Johnson. She is a Business Growth and Leadership Strategist, also an Author, who focuses on making sure your personal life balances with your business leadership.

What Gina said really stuck with me. Gina said in business, people buy from people, not necessarily the business.

Every advisor is a little different in the way they do things. People will or won’t work with you because you are you, not your business name.

Yes, it helps having a major name like Edward Jones behind me, but I’m selling myself to clients and prospects.

And if I am genuine in what I’m trying to achieve, then the right clients will find their way to me.

Shoutout to Gina for the advice, and also snapping a selfie for the post.

09/10/2026

One of the biggest hurdles I face as a financial advisor?

I’m young.

I understand why that can make someone hesitant.

When you’re trusting someone with your financial future, experience matters. And I’m not going to pretend that being younger automatically makes me better than someone who has been doing this for 30 years.

But I do think there are some real advantages to working with a younger advisor.

For one, I’m building relationships for the long term.

I’m not looking at this as a 5 or 10 year career. I’m building something that I hope to be doing for decades.

I also grew up in a completely different financial environment than previous generations.

I understand the questions that younger clients are asking because I’m asking many of the same questions myself.

Student loans.
Buying a first home.
Saving for retirement.
Changing jobs.
Starting a family.
Balancing enjoying life today with preparing for tomorrow.

And maybe most importantly, I have a lot of energy and I genuinely enjoy learning.

I’m constantly trying to get better at what I do because I know I still have a lot to learn.

Being young doesn’t mean I have every answer.

It means I have a long runway to build relationships, learn alongside my clients, and be there through the different stages of their lives.

I know my age can be a hurdle.

But I also believe it can be one of my biggest advantages.

09/05/2026

I had a pretty cool “wait…that’s us” moment just now.

I was watching Oregon play Boise State and noticed the Edward Jones logo on the field.

And it hit me, that's the company I work for!

If you didn't know, Edward Jones recently secured three new sponsorships with universities and some of their programs. Those are:

Duke University Basketball and Football programs

North Carolina University Basketball and Football programs

University of Oregon Basketball, Football, and Olympics programs

We also announced an exclusive partnership as the "Official Wealth Management Partner of Duke Basketball, UNC Basketball and Oregon Athletics"

As someone who grew up watching college sports, seeing our logo on some of these iconic programs is pretty surreal.

And then there’s Duke…

For the first time in program history, Coach K Court at Cameron Indoor Stadium now has a sponsorship logo on the floor.

And it’s ours.

That one is especially cool to me as someone who played college basketball.

But what I really like about these partnerships is that they’re about more than putting a logo on a court or a field.

Edward Jones will also be providing financial education opportunities for student-athletes, helping them navigate the financial decisions that come with being a college athlete and preparing for life beyond sports.

Sports have played a huge role in my life, so seeing the company I work for become part of these programs is something I’m genuinely excited about.

Pretty cool to see where this is all going.

And yes… I definitely paused the game when I first saw the Oregon logo 😂

Edward Jones is really adapting to the NIL era and providing the resources to these student-athletes that they need to plan for their futures.

Here's a link to the announcement that came about two months ago:

https://www.edwardjones.com/us-en/why-edward-jones/news-media/press-releases/edward-jones-expanding-college-sports-sponsorships

08/31/2026

For this post, I actually want to talk about what it is that I do as a financial advisor.

A big part of my job is helping people navigate their finances when life changes.

Maybe you:

• Start a new job and have questions about your new benefits or retirement plan

• Move to a new state and need to reassess your financial situation

• Get married and start combining finances with your spouse

• Have a child and start thinking about saving for their future

• Receive an inheritance and aren’t sure what to do next

• Buy or sell a home

• Start a business

• Find yourself approaching retirement and want to start preparing

• Or simply realize that you’ve accumulated some money but don’t know what to do with it

These situations can create a lot of questions.

My job is to sit down with you, understand what’s happening in your life, what’s important to you, and where you want to go.

From there, I can help you organize the different pieces of your financial life and develop a strategy around your goals.

You don’t need to have all the answers before reaching out.

Sometimes the first step is simply having a conversation and figuring out where to start.

08/04/2026

Yesterday night I was talking to two of my best friends, Joe Lindsay and Pat, and we all decided to challenge each other starting this morning.

Now to set the record, I am NOT an early riser, nor am I a runner. The last time I ran was when I was in college 3 years ago playing D3 college basketball.

But the challenge was simple, wake up at 6:30am and run 1 mile. That’s it. Sounds so easy on paper.

For me, this was out of my comfort zone. I would have slept another hour, probably would not have eaten breakfast or drank water, and definitely would not have ran a mile or worked out before I got my day started.

Instead I did all of those things. I was up at 6am sharp and did what I didn’t really feel like doing.

Yes my mile time wasn’t anything to brag about, but I got up and did it. I feel great, energized, and ready to be productive.

Getting out of your comfort zone is what leads to growth you maybe didn’t know you can achieve. But you don’t know that until you do things you don’t really feel like doing.

I challenge any of my followers to step out of their comfort zone and do something they may not feel like doing, and let me know the results ⬇️

08/01/2026

It’s been a little over a month since my last post.

During that time, a few people actually reached out asking where I’d been.

That meant a lot.

It also reminded me why I started posting in the first place.

Not to go viral.
Not to talk about myself.
Not because I think I have all the answers.

I post because I know there are a lot of people who want to make better financial decisions but don’t know where to start.

If one post helps someone think differently..

Starts a conversation..

Or gives someone the confidence to take that first step..

Then it’s worth it.

Thanks to everyone who’s been following along.

Enjoy your weekend everyone! ⛳️

Working with individuals, families, and businesses to build financial plans and achieve their goals

07/28/2026

It’s been a little over a month since I last posted.

Not because I stopped caring.

Life just got busy.

Work, family, traveling, and everything else that comes with trying to build a career.

I’ve started building my client base, we onboarded 10 new clients over the past 4 weeks.

That’s 10 relationships I get to put my time and effort into to be there with them through the journey of life.

One thing that month reminded me of is that progress isn’t always loud.

Sometimes you’re not posting.
Sometimes you’re not sharing every win.
Sometimes you’re just putting your head down and doing the work.

That’s been me lately.

I’m excited to get back to sharing more consistently. Not because I have all the answers, but because I enjoy having conversations about money, careers, and the lessons I’m learning along the way.

06/22/2026

This weekend I traveled back home to celebrate one of my good friend’s birthdays. 16 of us all out to celebrate together.

We spent the day golfing, catching up, and enjoying the day on the course.

As I’ve gotten older, one thing I’ve realized is how much harder it becomes to get everyone together.

Careers, families, responsibilities, and distance all seem to pull people in different directions.

That’s why I’ve come to appreciate these moments a lot more.

It’s easy to tell yourself you’ll see people next month, next summer, or next year.

But time has a way of moving faster than we think.

A lot of people talk about building wealth so they can enjoy life someday.

I think it’s also important to make sure you’re enjoying parts of life along the way.

This weekend was a good reminder of that.