Edward Jones Moves Up on the FORTUNE 500 List

Financial services firm makes the prestigious list for the second consecutive year

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Jun 03, 2014, 09:04 ET

ST. LOUIS, June 3, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- 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.

FORTUNE magazine's annual listing ranks the largest U.S. companies by revenue. Edward Jones moved up to 444 on this year's list, up 47 spots from No. 491, with more than $5.7 billion in revenue for 2013.

"Our success comes from making a significant difference to our clients," said Edward Jones Managing Partner Jim Weddle. "We offer personal service and a solutions-based approach that is tailored to their 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 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.

Edward Jones, headquartered in St. Louis, ranks No. 4 in FORTUNE magazine's 100 Best Companies to Work for 2014. The Edward Jones website is located at www.edwardjones.com, and its recruiting website is www.careers.edwardjones.com. Follow Edward Jones on Twitter @EdwardJones. Member SIPC.

About Edward Jones

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 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. Edward Jones, which ranked No. 4 on FORTUNE magazine's "100 Best Companies to Work For 2014," 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.

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