Edward Jones in Grand Rapids Sponsors ArtPrize and ArtClub

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Sep 25, 2015, 08:00 ET

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Sept. 25, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Edward Jones financial advisors in the metro Grand Rapids and West Michigan areas are benefactors of ArtPrize, an international art competition, open to any artist and decided by public vote.

In addition to the firm's corporate sponsorship of the overall event, the Edward Jones financial advisors are the presenting sponsor of the ArtClub program, which offers its members exclusive events and opportunities, valuable discounts, as well as monthly invitations and free entry to ArtPrize On Tap events. ArtPrize on Tap offers ArtPrize, ArtClub and ArtFan members the opportunity to connect year-round, stay on the ArtPrize insider track with exclusive presentations from ArtPrize experts, curators, venues and staff, and enjoy good food and beer.

"Partnering with ArtPrize is a meaningful way in which Edward Jones financial advisors can work together to make a difference in the Grand Rapids community by highlighting all it has to offer its residents and visitors alike," said Becky Anderson, an Edward Jones financial advisor. "We believe that our success as businesspeople and as members of the Grand Rapids community depends on the economic and social well-being of this community."

ArtPrize 2014 attracted more than 400,000 active participants. Several Edward Jones financial advisors are hosting client appreciation events during ArtPrize Seven this fall, bringing an additional 2,500 clients into the city to experience the impact and energy of the event in a personalized way.

"Our clients understand our values at Edward Jones, specifically our value of community partnership," Anderson said.

Edward Jones, a FORTUNE 500 firm, 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 13,000-plus financial advisors work directly with nearly 7 million clients. Edward Jones, which ranked No. 6 on FORTUNE magazine's "100 Best Companies to Work For 2015," is headquartered in St. Louis. The Edward Jones Web site is located at www.edwardjones.com, and its recruiting Web site is www.careers.edwardjones.com. Member SIPC.

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