From Edward Jones

Roy Parker of the financial services firm Edward Jones in Washington recently won the firm’s exclusive Spirit of Caring Award designed to recognize those financial advisors who exemplify the values, culture and spirit of giving back.

Jim Weddle, the firm’s managing partner, calls Parker a leader in the firm and an example of what a dedicated Edward Jones financial advisor can achieve.

“Roy has demonstrated unyielding dedication to giving back to his clients, community, other financial advisors, branch teams and their regional network,” Weddle said.

Parker said he is honored to receive the award. “Edward Jones is a partnership. That structure is not just financial, it’s a philosophy,” Parker said. “We work together, help each other and all share in the rewards of working with long-term individual investors. That brings out the best in everyone.”

Parker was one of only 214 financial advisors out of the firm’s more than 14,000 financial advisors to receive the award.