Work History
Edward Jones
Edward JonesOctober 2017 to Current
FINANCIAL ADVISOR
CallSend Me a MessageMelanie S Ochs
CEPA®, AAMS™
150 Riverside Pkwy Suite 214, Fredericksburg, VA 22406opens in a new windowAbout Melanie
Have you ever thought (or sang) to yourself "I wish that I knew what I know now?"
We all have.
My journey from nonprofits to finance started in 2006 when I worked for the Mortgage Bankers Association alongside Department of Housing and Urban Development during the 2008 financial crisis. In 2010s, during my time in economics and strategic research at Fannie Mae, I directly reported to the chief economist to promote and provide economic updates, research and other various engagements across the U.S. and abroad.
But, I became a financial advisor because I enjoy personal stories. I like learning your...
We all have.
My journey from nonprofits to finance started in 2006 when I worked for the Mortgage Bankers Association alongside Department of Housing and Urban Development during the 2008 financial crisis. In 2010s, during my time in economics and strategic research at Fannie Mae, I directly reported to the chief economist to promote and provide economic updates, research and other various engagements across the U.S. and abroad.
But, I became a financial advisor because I enjoy personal stories. I like learning your...
Focus Areas
- Charitable Giving
- Employee Stock Options
- Entrepreneurs & Business Owners
- Wealth Strategies
- Estate & Legacy Strategies
Work History
Edward Jones
Edward JonesOctober 2017 to Current
Certifications
CEPA®
Certified Exit Planning Advisor®AAMS™
Accredited Asset Management Specialist™
Education
Shippensburg University
Shippensburg UniversityBachelor of Arts
Education
Shippensburg University
Shippensburg UniversityBachelor of Arts
Personal Interests
- Art & Theater
- Music
- Traveling
- Running
- Volunteering
Team Members
Psyche Ingram-JenningsBranch Office Administrator
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Hours
| Weekday | Availability |
|---|---|
| Mon | 08:30AM - 05:00PM |
| Mon | 08:30AM - 05:00PM |
| Tue | 08:30AM - 05:00PM |
| Tue | 08:30AM - 05:00PM |
| Wed | 08:30AM - 05:00PM |
| Wed | 08:30AM - 05:00PM |
| Thu | 08:30AM - 05:00PM |
| Thu | 08:30AM - 05:00PM |
| Fri | 08:30AM - 04:00PM |
| Fri | 08:30AM - 04:00PM |
| Sat | By Appointment Only |
| Sat | By Appointment Only |
| Sun | Closed |
| Sun | Closed |
Office Hours
| Weekday | Availability |
|---|---|
| Mon | 08:30AM - 05:00PM |
| Mon | 08:30AM - 05:00PM |
| Tue | 08:30AM - 05:00PM |
| Tue | 08:30AM - 05:00PM |
| Wed | 08:30AM - 05:00PM |
| Wed | 08:30AM - 05:00PM |
| Thu | 08:30AM - 05:00PM |
| Thu | 08:30AM - 05:00PM |
| Fri | 08:30AM - 04:00PM |
| Fri | 08:30AM - 04:00PM |
| Sat | By Appointment Only |
| Sat | By Appointment Only |
| Sun | Closed |
| Sun | Closed |
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- Weekends
- Web Conferencing
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