portrait of Deanna Richards

About Deanna

Born and raised in Malaysia, I arrived in the US with $1000 and a small suitcase in my early twenties. I joke that I "spent WAY too many years in school" earning MSc and PhD degrees in engineering (University of Pennsylvania) and before that a BSc (Hons) from the University of Edinburgh (Scotland). After a successful engineering and management career at the National Academies of Sciences Engineering and Medicine, I semi-retired to San Luis Obispo (SLO) and found new passions in volunteer work and golf. Before long, a new career at Edward Jones beckoned. I currently serve as a board...

Focus Areas

  • Retirement Savings Strategies
  • Retirement Income Strategies
  • Sustainable investing
  • Estate & Legacy Strategies
  • Wealth Strategies
  • Insurance & Annuities

Work History

  • Edward JonesSeptember 2009 to Current

Education

  • University of PennsylvaniaPhD (Dr of Philosophy)
  • University of PennsylvaniaMaster of Science

Personal Interests

  • Golfing
  • Hiking
  • Sustainability
  • Art & Theater
  • Community Outreach

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