As your Edward Jones financial advisor, I believe it’s important to invest my time to understand what you’re working toward before you invest your money. My clients come from all walks of life here in south Mississippi: oil and gas professionals, small business owners, educators, retirees, farmers and health care workers, just to name a few. Regardless of their backgrounds, my clients deserve my full attention throughout our relationship. Whether it’s building an emergency fund, protecting families with life insurance, preparing a married couple for their retirement years or helping a small business owner save money on taxes; working closely with your CPA, attorney and other professionals, I can help determine the most appropriate financial strategy for you and your family.
I’ve been an Edward Jones associate for over 20 years, serving as a financial advisor in Pascagoula, MS, and Crestview, FL. I also spent over a decade working as a branch auditor in our compliance division. I’m currently a limited partner with Edward Jones.
I attended the University of North Texas and graduated in 1994 with a bachelor’s degree in history.
I hold my Life Accident and Health Insurance Agent License, FINRA 7 and 66 registrations, as well as earned my AAMS™* designation.*
I’ve been married to my wife, Jennifer, for 15 years and I have a step-daughter, Kaylyn. We currently have two dogs, Buddy and Koko.
Originally from Pascagoula, MS, I have lived in the Pine Belt for over 12 years.
Focus areas
- Retirement Savings Strategies
- Retirement Income Strategies
- Business Retirement Plans
- Portfolio Reviews
- College Savings
Focus Areas
- Retirement Savings Strategies
- Retirement Income Strategies
- Business Retirement Plans
- Portfolio Reviews
- College Savings
My Personal Interests
- Pets
- Podcasts
- Reading
- Technology
Personal Interests
- Pets
- Podcasts
- Reading
- Technology
Office Information
Office Address
706 Main StColumbia, MS 39429 opens in a new window
Phone Number
Allen Prather at (601) 633-0173Hours
Weekday | Availability |
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Mon | 08:00AM - 05:00PM |
Monday | 08:00AM - 05:00PM |
Tue | 08:00AM - 05:00PM |
Tuesday | 08:00AM - 05:00PM |
Wed | 08:00AM - 05:00PM |
Wednesday | 08:00AM - 05:00PM |
Thu | 08:00AM - 05:00PM |
Thursday | 08:00AM - 05:00PM |
Fri | 08:00AM - 04:00PM |
Friday | 08:00AM - 04:00PM |
Sat | By Appointment Only |
Saturday | By Appointment Only |
Sun | Closed |
Sunday | Closed |
Office Hours
Weekday | Availability |
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Mon | 08:00AM - 05:00PM |
Monday | 08:00AM - 05:00PM |
Tue | 08:00AM - 05:00PM |
Tuesday | 08:00AM - 05:00PM |
Wed | 08:00AM - 05:00PM |
Wednesday | 08:00AM - 05:00PM |
Thu | 08:00AM - 05:00PM |
Thursday | 08:00AM - 05:00PM |
Fri | 08:00AM - 04:00PM |
Friday | 08:00AM - 04:00PM |
Sat | By Appointment Only |
Saturday | By Appointment Only |
Sun | Closed |
Sunday | Closed |
Additional Hours
- Web Conferencing
Additional Hours
- Web Conferencing
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