Michael R Jones

As a teenager, I faced a pivotal choice: use the money my parents had saved for my first car or continue driving our old ranch truck while investing the funds. Surprisingly, one of my most cherished memories was cruising down Casper Mountain with my grandfather in that worn-out truck. For me, the decision was clear. A few days later, my mother and I visited the local Edward Jones office, where a financial advisor listened attentively to my aspirations.

Afterwards, I pursued higher education and met my wife at Simpson University in Redding, CA. There, I earned a bachelor's degree in business...