Despite what the headlines might lead you to believe, overall the economy is growing, jobs are being added, company earnings have set records, oil prices are lower and the financial system in general is in better shape than the news indicates.

In 2012, Edward Jones remains committed to helping individual investors stay focused on their long-term financial goals, despite market swings and disparaging headlines.

The Edward Jones financial advisers in Beaufort County include Kelly O. Crisp, Rod Cantrell, Roy Parker and Trey Howdy.

Edward Jones 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 12,000-plus financial advisors 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 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.