Jenny Jones

Over 24 years ago, my 53-year-old father died of a massive heart attack, leaving my mom a widow at the young age of 51. Dad was a mechanical engineer and worked in the aerospace and aeronautics industry. His work provided a stable income, a good lifestyle and many wonderful family memories. In an instant, all of this changed.

After his death, my mother sought help investing dad's life insurance proceeds and retirement savings. Sadly, the person she selected took advantage of her trust and the result was devastating and threatened her livelihood.

Mom had just begun a job at Edward Jones which...