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About Derek

My passion for investing started at a young age when a teacher mentioned the history of stock market returns. Since then, I have been interested in the investment world.

I graduated from Southern Illinois University with a bachelor's degree in finance in 1999 and began my career as a financial advisor with Edward Jones in 2000. I also hold the AAMS™ designation from the College for Financial Planning.

I really enjoy getting to know my clients on a personal level. I want to know your interests and what is important to you, so we can create a strategy to help...

Focus Areas

  • Wealth Strategies
  • Retirement Income Strategies
  • Retirement Savings Strategies

Work History

  • Edward JonesJuly 2000 to Current

Certifications

  • AAMS™

    Accredited Asset Management Specialist™

Education

  • Southern IL Univ CarbondaleBachelors

Personal Interests

  • Spending Time with Family
  • Outdoor Enthusiast
  • Hunting
  • Camping
  • Fishing

Team Members

  • Amy Tarrants
    Sr. Branch Office Administrator

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Office Information

Hours

Office Hours
WeekdayAvailability
Mon 08:00AM - 04:00PM
Tue 08:00AM - 04:00PM
Wed 08:00AM - 04:00PM
Thu 08:00AM - 04:00PM
Fri 08:00AM - 03:00PM
Sat Closed
Sun Closed

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