In March of 2006, I become an Edward Jones financial advisor because I wanted to help people and change their lives, and it has been one of the best decisions I've ever made. In hindsight, I wish I had done it sooner.

As an Edward Jones financial advisor, I put my clients' interests first. I believe it's important to invest my time in understanding your situation and your financial goals before you invest your money. Simply put, I want to know what's important to you. Once we've identified your goals, I use a defined process to build a customized financial strategy to help you meet them. With that strategy in place, I partner with you throughout your lifetime to help ensure you stay on track and make adjustments when necessary or when life's unexpected turns get in the way.

I'm inspired every single day by the people I'm so lucky to work with and meet. My Sr. Branch Office Administrator, Vicki Linthicum, and I strive each day to provide the most ideal client experience. We're so fortunate to be able to serve the Culpeper community, and are eager to help more people obtain their financial goals.

I grew up in Portsmouth, NH, where my dad was a police officer and my mom was a stay-at-home mom. When I graduated from high school in 1975, I didn't have the opportunity to go to college at that time. I worked my way through college and in three short years was able to graduate from New Hampshire College in 1996 with a Bachelor of Science degree. My husband, Jack, and I relocated to Virginia in 2001 and have since adopted a stray cat named Hobo and we have two horses, Shirley and Sylvia. When I'm not working, I spend my time tending to the horses. I also enjoy reading, crocheting and have taken on a new interest in machine embroidery.

My best friend since sixth grade is still my best friend!