Local resident promoted at Edward JonesLocal resident promoted at Edward Jones

    Betty Buzzell Anderson recently graduated from a trainee position to that of branch office administrator at the Presque Isle office of the financial services firm Edward Jones. Buzzell Anderson has lived in the Presque Isle area for many years.
    Gretchen Morse, the firm’s local financial advisor, said Buzzell Anderson was promoted after successfully completing the firm’s in-depth training program.
    “For the past 12 months, Betty has performed the duties of her job while also working to complete her training and testing requirements,” Morse said. “This is a well-deserved promotion.”
    Morse said the title of branch office administrator (BOA) was adopted for this position at Edward Jones because of the wide range of responsibilities associated with the job.
    “A BOA is not only responsible for the daily operation of the branch, but also must provide top-level client service and marketing support for office activities,” said Morse.
    Edward Jones provides financial services for individual investors in the United States and, through its affiliates, in Canada and the United Kingdom. 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 12,000-plus financial advisors work directly with more than eight million clients to understand their personal goals — from college savings to retirement — and create long-term investment solutions that emphasize a well-balanced portfolio and a buy-and-hold strategy. 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.
    Edward Jones, which ranked No. 2 on FORTUNE magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work for 2009,” is headquartered in St. Louis. The Edward Jones interactive Web site is located at www.edwardjones.com, and its recruiting Web site is www.careers.edwardjones.com. Member SPIC.