Susan E. Steckler of the financial services firm Edward Jones in Houston recently won the firm’s Ted Jones Entrepreneurial Award for her exceptional achievement in building client relationships.
“It’s truly an honor to be recognized for building relationships with those clients we serve,” said Steckler. “And it is also quite inspirational to receive an award named after a firm legend such as Ted Jones who was so innovative and recognized the need for quality financial advice for long-term individual investors.”
Steckler was one of 953 of the firm’s 13,000 financial advisers to receive the Ted Jones Entrepreneurial Award.
“The success of Susan hinges on her ability to know and understand the financial needs and goals of her clients, long-term individual investors,” said Jim Weddle, the firm’s managing partner. “Our clients most appreciate recommendations tailored to their situations and the high level of personal service Susan provides.
Edward Jones, a Fortune 500 company, provides financial services for individual investors in the United States and, through its affiliate, in Canada. Every aspect of the firm’s business, from the types of investment options offered to the location of branch offices, is designed to cater to individual investors in the communities in which they live and work. The firm’s 13,000-plus financial advisers work directly with nearly 7 million clients to understand their personal goals — from college savings to retirement — and create long-term investment solutions that emphasize a well-balanced portfolio, diversified portfolio. Edward Jones embraces the importance of building long-term, face-to-face relationships with clients, helping them to understand and make sense of the investment options available today.
Headquartered in St. Louis, Edward Jones ranked No. 4 overall in Fortune magazine’s 100 Best Companies to Work For ranking. Visit the company’s website at www.edwardjones.com and recruiting website at www.careers.edwardjones.com.