Edward Jones has expanded its presence in Minnesota as it brings another experienced financial advisor to its network.
The firm announced the addition of financial advisor Amber Knips, who will offer her services to clients in the Fairmont, Jackson, and Worthington areas of Minnesota.
Having previously managed over $107 million in client assets at Sweet Financial Partners, Knips joins the firm after 11 years as a financial advisor, which included an early start at Raymond James.
With a focus on guiding individuals, families, and business owners through evolving financial needs, particularly during times of transition, Knips brings extensive experience to her new role at Edward Jones. Her expertise is expected to enhance the firm’s presence in southern Minnesota.
“Joining Edward Jones presents an incredible opportunity to build my practice with autonomy, choice and flexibility at a firm with a demonstrated history of supporting financial advisor professionals and the clients they serve,” Knips said.
With a footprint that includes 19,500 financial advisors across North America, with a total of $2.1 trillion in client assets under care as of June 2024, Edward Jones is pursuing a bold advisor support strategy that reportedly includes reimbursing the costs of getting certified with the Investments & Wealth Institute.
The brokerage has also taken a leadership position in supporting CFP certification, with a record total of 1,000 new certificants added last year – a 62 percent year-on-year bump.
More recently last month, the firm revealed it enhanced some key partnerships, including alliances with US Bank and Envestnet, which the firm says will open up more opportunities to offer comprehensive services to clients.
Knips emphasized her enthusiasm for utilizing the firm’s resources to deepen her client relationships, adding, “I look forward to leveraging the world-class technology, tools, products and resources available to more deeply serve my clients.”
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