Melissa Anne Derr

Advisor at Edward Jones — Fort Madison, IA Avenue L

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Credentials

Series 66

Experience

5 years

Location

Fort Madison, IA 52627

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Edward Jones

Institution

Total advisors

24,266

Across 14,129 offices

Clients per advisor

166 Very High

Avg AUM per client

$246,728 Low

HNW client ratio

9% Low

About

Melissa Derr is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Fort Madison, Iowa, with 19 years at the firm and five years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 advisors.

Client services

Based on Edward Jones

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers

Expertise

Business ownership considerations

Occupation focus

Founder/Business Owner

Demographic focus

Intergenerational Families

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Fee options

Percentage

$0+: Up to 1.35% annually Program Fee $0+: Up to 0.05% annually Platform Fee $0+: 0.00% to 0.45% annually SMA Manager Fees (if applicable)

Other

Account minimum: $5,000 Fee-only: Annual Program Fee up to 1.35%, Platform Fee up to 0.05%, plus SMA Manager Fees (0.00% to 0.45%); fees are asset-based and paid monthly in arrears.

Location

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Fort Madison, IA Avenue L

2311 Avenue L Suite 3

Fort Madison IA 52627

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

Iowa · Texas

Work history

5 years of industry experience

Edward Jones

2007 - Present • 19 years

Fort Madison, IA

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Joseph J

Series 66

Burlington, IA

Edward Jones

Joseph Jolin Sr. is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Burlington, Iowa, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Jolin Media, Two Rivers Financial Group, and Acuity Financial. He holds a golf membership with the Burlington Golf Course. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of investment strategies and operates under a fiduciary standard, supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

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Courtney G

Series 66

Burlington, IA

Edward Jones

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Joshua D

Series 63

Fort Madison, IA

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Parker D

Series 63, Series 65

Fort Madison, IA

Ameriprise

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Steven L

Series 63, Series 65

Fort Madison, IA

Ameriprise

Steven Link is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Fort Madison, Iowa, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Board of Directors for the Southeast Iowa Regional Riverboat Commission and is involved in local nonprofit organizations, including as president of Fort Madison SIRRC Corp. and chair of Southeast Iowa Aquatics/Fort Madison Marina. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals nearing or in retirement who meet certain asset criteria, delivering detailed Recommendation Reports that incorporate Social Security options, tax-smart withdrawal strategies, and asset management advice. The firm combines research and modeling with algorithmic tools to support its advisory process and offers a broad range of financial solutions through its institutional platform.

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