Work hard, help others and do the right thing. My parents instilled these values in me at a young age, and it's these values that drive my passion to help individuals and families accomplish what's most important.

Whether it's planning for retirement, saving for a child's education or just trying to protect the financial futures of our loved ones that matter most, we take the time to identify each goal and develop a strategy to address it.

Prior to joining Edward Jones, I worked in the insurance industry as a professional liability underwriter. I came to Edward Jones in 2009 because I wanted to help individual investors work toward achieving their financial goals. In my first year of service with Edward Jones, I received the Ted Jones Prospecting Award for outstanding performance. And in 2011, our office received the Zeke McIntyre Pioneer Award for new branch office performance.

On a personal note, I am a third-generation resident of the LaSalle-Peru area. I graduated from Lasalle Peru High Township High School and I earned my bachelor's in science from Southern Illinois University. My wife, Jennifer, and I have four children and four grandchildren. I am active in the community, striving to improve the economic and social growth where our clients live and work. I am a member of the Peru Citizens Service Organization, the LaSalle Peru Township High School Foundation and attend St. Patrick's Church.

Together with my Branch Office Administrator, Nancy, I would love to help you work toward achieving your unique goals. We are dedicated to providing you with the highest level of service possible; we are focused on you! Edward Jones has thousands of people and advanced technology supporting our office so that we can help you reach your long-term financial goals.