As an 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. Working closely with you and your CPA, attorney and other professionals, I can help determine the most appropriate financial strategy for you and your family. I can also help with your retirement savings strategy, so you have more options when you retire, regardless of what you decide to do.
I began my Edward Jones career in 2002 as a financial advisor in Lockport, IL, moving my office to Joliet, IL, in 2009. I became a limited partner with Edward Jones in 2010.
In 1987, I earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from DePauw University in Greencastle, IN. Subsequently, I received the AAMS™ designation in 2007, my CFP® certification in 2015 and the CEPA® designation in 2022 .
My wife, Jane, and I have two boys, Gibson and Creighton, along with our dog, Baxter. I have been active in business and civic affairs in Will County for many years. Giving back to the community is personally important to me. At present, I am an executive board member with Joliet Catholic Academy, a trustee with Joliet Montessori School, and am past president of the Joliet Kiwanis Club.
My senior branch office administrator, Andrea Fewkes, has over 17 years of experience and is dedicated to providing you with the highest level of service possible. Please don’t hesitate to call on Andrea with questions concerning your statement, dividends, stock certificates or your account in general.
We provide highly personalized service. Our focus is always to deliver financial guidance with your best interests in mind and help you achieve all your financial goals.
Focus areas
- Retirement Income Strategies
- Estate & Legacy Strategies
- Wealth Strategies
- Divorce Finances
- LGBT Finances
- Business Retirement Plans
Focus Areas
- Retirement Income Strategies
- Estate & Legacy Strategies
- Wealth Strategies
- Divorce Finances
- LGBT Finances
- Business Retirement Plans
My Personal Interests
- Cycling
- Golfing
- Outdoor Enthusiast
- Reading
- Skiing
Personal Interests
- Cycling
- Golfing
- Outdoor Enthusiast
- Reading
- Skiing
Office Information
Phone Number
Mark E Karner at (815) 744-2742Branch Team
- Andrea Fewkes
- Sr. Branch Office Administrator
- MaryRuth Willis
- Branch Office Administrator
Branch Team
Hours
Weekday | Availability |
---|---|
Mon | 09:00AM - 05:00PM |
Monday | 09:00AM - 05:00PM |
Tue | 09:00AM - 05:00PM |
Tuesday | 09:00AM - 05:00PM |
Wed | 09:00AM - 05:00PM |
Wednesday | 09:00AM - 05:00PM |
Thu | 09:00AM - 05:00PM |
Thursday | 09:00AM - 05:00PM |
Fri | 09:00AM - 05:00PM |
Friday | 09:00AM - 05:00PM |
Sat | By Appointment Only |
Saturday | By Appointment Only |
Sun | Closed |
Sunday | Closed |
Office Hours
Weekday | Availability |
---|---|
Mon | 09:00AM - 05:00PM |
Monday | 09:00AM - 05:00PM |
Tue | 09:00AM - 05:00PM |
Tuesday | 09:00AM - 05:00PM |
Wed | 09:00AM - 05:00PM |
Wednesday | 09:00AM - 05:00PM |
Thu | 09:00AM - 05:00PM |
Thursday | 09:00AM - 05:00PM |
Fri | 09:00AM - 05:00PM |
Friday | 09:00AM - 05:00PM |
Sat | By Appointment Only |
Saturday | By Appointment Only |
Sun | Closed |
Sunday | Closed |
Additional Hours
- Evenings
- Weekends
- Web Conferencing
Additional Hours
- Evenings
- Weekends
- Web Conferencing
Branch Team
- Andrea Fewkes
- Sr. Branch Office Administrator
- MaryRuth Willis
- Branch Office Administrator
Branch Team
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