When I was in high school, I picked up a Reader's Digest and became engrossed in an article. In it, they described two investors: one saved a certain amount every year for 10 years. The other saved the same yearly amount for 30 years, but started 10 years later in life. Neither of them touched the money while it was invested. At retirement, the one who saved for a shorter time frame ended up ahead. I was shocked! And needless to say, I wanted to learn more about the stock market, investing and retirement planning.

The key to successful investing is to develop a strategy now that can help you reach your future goals. At Edward Jones, we work extensively in meeting the needs of individual investors by helping them map out long-term investment strategies.

Envisioning retirement is your job. Helping you get there is ours. Effectively planning for retirement can involve a variety of accounts and investments, including IRAs, employer-sponsored retirement plans (e.g., 401(k)), annuities, equities, mutual funds. I can help you develop a strategy for working toward your retirement goals.

My spouse, Clint, and I have four children. We have lived in the Katy area since getting married in 1996, and we can't think of a better place to raise our family.