Ryleah Cross

As your Edward Jones branch team, we believe it’s important to invest our time in understanding 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, so you have more options when you retire, regardless of what you decide to do.

In 2013, I began my Edward Jones career as a financial advisor. Previous to Edward Jones, I was an advisor and instructor at Eastern Iowa Community College. I earned my bachelor's degree in communications from University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls and my master's degree in adult education from Regis University in Denver, CO.

My husband, Alex, and I have two daughters. We have lived in the Des Moines area since 2013 and have been married since 2011. I am an active member of Grimes Chamber and Economic Development, serving on the board of directors and as the board chair for 2017. I also am an active volunteer for Grimes Volunteer Support Services.

My senior branch office administrator, Sheila Houston, has 32 years of service with Edward Jones.

Relationships are key, and in our view, meeting face to face builds strong relationships. We meet when it’s convenient for our clients because we recognize the challenging needs of their businesses and their lives.