Edward Jones to host recruiting event July 23

In an effort to serve the growing number of individual investors who are looking for financial advisors to understand their financial needs and goals, financial-services firm Edward Jones is looking to hire more financial advisors in Delaware and the Mid-Atlantic area. Edward Jones is hosting a recruiting event at 6 p.m., Tuesday, July 23, at Dover Downs Hotel & Conference Center in Dover.

"As we expand, we're looking to hire local candidates who fit in with the Edward Jones entrepreneurial culture, one in which high achievers who have a desire to run a business with the support of a much larger organization can serve clients and the communities in which they live and work," said Melinda Tingle, financial advisor.

The recruiting event is designed to attract job candidates interested in learning about the challenges and rewards of building a business as an Edward Jones financial advisor. Edward Jones financial advisors will be present to answer any questions.

Edward Jones stresses the importance of meeting face-to-face with clients and providing them with the attention and guidance that they need and deserve. The firm offers an extensive training program for new financial advisors. The firm is consistently recognized for delivering industry-leading training. Earlier this year Edward Jones was ranked No. 15 on Training magazine's "2012 Training Top 125" list its 12th consecutive year on the prestigious list.

For more information on Edward Jones' recruiting event, contact Tingle at 302-875-0355 or go to www.careers.edwardjones.com.