Phil Recker of the financial services firm Edward Jones in Paulding, OH recently won the firm’s Ed Armstrong Award for his exceptional achievement in building client relationships. The award is named after Ed Armstrong who built a successful branch office and contributed to his community of Grand Island, Neb., since 1977. Recker was one of 1,908 of the firm’s 14,000 financial advisors to receive the Ed Armstrong award. “It’s truly an honor to receive recognition for building relationships with those clients we serve,” said Recker. “And it’s quite inspirational to receive an award named after a firm legend such as Ed Armstong who was dedicated to individual investors and understood each investor’s unique financial goals.” “Phil’s success hinges on his ability to know and understand the financial needs and goals of his clients, long-term individual investors,” said Jim Weddle, the firm’s managing partner. “Our clients most appreciate recommendations tailored to their situations and the high level of personal service Phil provides.” Edward Jones, a Fortune 500 company, provides financial services for individual investors in the United States and, through its affiliate, in Canada. Every aspect of the firm’s business, from the types of investment options offered to the location of branch offices, is designed to cater to individual investors in the communities in which they live and work. The firm’s 14,000-plus financial advisors work directly with nearly 7 million clients. Edward Jones, which ranked No. 10 on FORTUNE magazine’s 100 Best Companies to Work For in 2016, is headquartered in St. Louis. The Edward Jones website is located at www.edwardjones.com, and its recruiting website is www.careers.edwardjones.com. Member SIPC.
