Edward Jones Moves Up on the FORTUNE 500 List

ST. LOUIS, June 9, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Financial services firm Edward Jones moves up on the annual FORTUNE 500 list, as published by FORTUNE magazine, in its third appearance in three years.

FORTUNE magazine's annual listing ranks the largest U.S. companies by revenue. Edward Jones moved up to 426 on this year's list, up 18 spots from No. 444, with more than $6.3 billion in revenue for 2014.

"Our success comes from making a significant difference to our clients," said Edward Jones Managing Partner Jim Weddle.  "Being named a FORTUNE 500 firm is a result of meeting more clients' financial needs as we deliver an experience our clients need and value."

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 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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