As an Edward Jones financial advisor, we make a difference in the lives of our clients by understanding what's important to them, providing sound financial advice and working together to reach their goals.

In 1998, I began my Edward Jones career in Abbeville, LA. Today, Edward Jones serves the Abbeville and Vermilion Parish Community from five locations. I became a limited partner with the firm in 2004.

I earned a bachelor's degree in finance from Louisiana Tech University in 1989. I also hold the ChFC® (Chartered Financial Consultant®) and CLU® (Chartered Life Underwriter®) designations from The American College in Bryn Mawr, PA.

My wife, Terry, and I have been married 32 years and have two children, Lindsey, 27, and Chris, 25. I am an Abbeville native, and Terry is from Ruston, LA. I have been active in our community by volunteering for and supporting local 4-H clubs, coastal restoration efforts and most recently, breast cancer awareness efforts.

I currently serve the firm as the Louisiana chair for the Edward Jones Grassroots Task Force. The group is dedicated to making the voice of the individual investor heard on Capitol Hill. Established in 1985, the Grassroots Task Force is the securities industry's only volunteer advocacy organization. Each year we travel to Washington, DC, to discuss with lawmakers a number of investment-related issues on the minds of individual investors.

The task force is comprised of financial advisors and branch office administrators from all 50 states. Its representatives serve as a constituent resource for elected officials and staff to ensure they are well-informed on legislative and regulatory issues impacting individual investors.