Edward Jones moves up on Fortune 500 list

Financial services firm Edward Jones moves up on the annual FORTUNE 500 list, as published by Fortune magazine, in its second appearance in two years, according to Janet Maher, financial advisor with Edward Jones in the Milton branch.

Fortune magazine's annual listing ranks the largest U.S. companies by revenue. Edward Jones moved up 47 spots to No. 444 on this year's list, with more than $5.7 billion in revenue for 2013.

"Our success comes from making a significant difference in our clients' lives," said Edward Jones Managing Partner Jim Weddle. "We offer personal service and a solutions-based approach that are tailored to our clients individual needs, but backed by all the resources of a Fortune 500 firm."

The full list and related stories appear in the June 16 issue of Fortune and at www.fortune.com.

Edward Jones 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 12,000-plus financial advisors work directly with nearly 7 million clients to understand their personal goals - from college savings to retirement - and create long-term investment solutions that emphasize a well-balanced portfolio and a buy-and-hold strategy. Edward Jones embraces the importance of building long-term, face-to-face relationships with clients, helping them to understand and make sense of the investment options available today.

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