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About Krista

As an Edward Jones financial advisor, I believe it is important to invest my time in understanding what you are working toward before you invest your money.

My studies at Missouri State University include a bachelor's and master's degree in agricultural business. While I was completing my master's degree, I worked as an on-call branch office administrator with Edward Jones. I learned how things got done, but more importantly, that the client always comes first. I spent three years working in manufacturing finance before returning to Edward Jones to work as a financial advisor.

I grew up on a farm in...

Focus Areas

  • New Investors
  • College Savings
  • Portfolio Reviews
  • Estate & Legacy Strategies
  • Retirement Savings Strategies
  • Retirement Income Strategies

Work History

  • Edward JonesJanuary 2022 to Current
  • Edward JonesSeptember 2019 to May 2020

Certifications

  • CFP®

    CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™

Education

  • Missouri State UniversityMasters
  • Missouri State UniversityBachelors

Personal Interests

  • Pets
  • Fishing
  • Spending Time with Family

Team Members

  • Anne Rippeon
    Sr. Branch Office Administrator
    FPQP®

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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 - 04:00PM
Sat Closed
Sun Closed

Additional Hours

  • Evenings
  • Web Conferencing

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