Sandpoint chamber welcomes Alyse Ruggles
—Courtesy photo Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce officials welcome Alyse Ruggles to the organization with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Pictured, from left, are Steve Sanchez, Cheryl Seifurt, Annie Kuster, Phil Hough, Alyse Ruggles, Bob Witte, Robin Hanson, Patty Hutchens, Lynn Jennings-Dawson, Kim Waterbury.
SANDPOINT — Alyse Ruggles knows the value of a comfortable pair of shoes. That’s because she has been introducing herself to the residents in Sandpoint.
A financial advisor for the financial services firm Edward Jones, Ruggles sid her neighborhood visits demonstrate the Edward Jones way of doing business — face to face. She was welcomed to the Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, Dec. 16.
“At Edward Jones, we don’t expect anyone to invest with us until they know our investment philosophy,” she said. “I believe I have a responsibility to understand the unique financial needs of each and every client, and that’s why I’m paying them personal visits.”
“That’s one of the things that drew me to this firm. Edward Jones values the individual investor and understands that people still want to do business with someone they know and trust.”
She also had to complete one of the most rigorous training programs in the financial services industry.
And although she is well-versed in the technical aspects of investments, the training isn’t over. Edward Jones places a lot of emphasis on continuing education, and its financial advisors train literally throughout their careers.
“I know my clients want a financial advisor who is up to speed on investments and someone they know. That’s why we do things the way we do at Edward Jones,” Ruggles said.
Her branch office is located at 1305 Highway 2 West, Suite B, Sandpoint.
Edward Jones, a Fortune 500 company, provides financial services for individual investors in the United States and, through its affiliate, in Canada. Every aspect of the firm’s business, from the types of investment options offered to the location of branch offices, is designed to cater to individual investors in the communities in which they live and work. The firm’s 14,000-plus financial advisors work directly with nearly 7 million clients. Edward Jones, which ranked No. 10 on FORTUNE magazine’s 100 Best Companies to Work For in 2016, is headquartered in St. Louis. The Edward Jones website is located at www.edwardjones.com, and its recruiting website is www.careers.edwardjones.com. Member SIPC.
Information: Alyse Ruggles; phone, 208-263-0346; or email, alyse.ruggles@edwardjones.com