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Rob Cortez |
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(713) 574-8649 |
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Business Description |
Offering comprehensive financial service solutions tailored to fit your specific needs.
Edward Jones works extensively in helping individual investors. I can:
Help you establish a relatively steady stream of income;
Help you reduce your income taxes;
Help you try to stay ahead of inflation;
Help you save for a child's/grandchild's/child's or grandchild's/family's college education;
Help you secure a comfortable retirement for you and your employees;
Help you make sure your nest egg lasts through retirement;
Help you provide for your heirs;
Help you meet other long-term financial goals. |
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General Information |
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| Name of Broker/Dealer: |
Edward Jones
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| States Licensed in: |
TX,FA,MD,NY,GA
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| Years of Experience in Financial Services: |
1.8
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| Number of Years with Current Firm: |
1.8
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| I work with the following types of clients: |
Individual Investors, Investment Clubs, Businesses
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| Foreign Languages Serviced: |
Spanish
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Education |
| Academic Background |
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| USAF, University of Houston, Bachelor of Science |
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Services |
| Investment Types: |
Mortgages & Real Estate, Bonds, Stocks, Annuities, Insurance, Mutual Funds, Socially Responsible Investments (SRI)
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Qualifications & Memberships |
| Securities Licenses: |
Series 66, Series 7
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| Insurance and Annuity Licenses: |
Variable Life, Long Term Care, Variable Annuity, Annuity, Life, Health
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| Non-Financial Organization Memberships: |
Intown Chamber of Commerce
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Firm Information |
| Number of Advisors in Office: |
Up to 10 employees
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| I work with clients as part of a team: |
Yes
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Compliance |
| Registered Investment Advisor: |
Yes
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| Registered Representative: |
Yes
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| Investment Advisor Representative: |
Yes
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| Compliance Disclosures in Last 5 years: |
I have a clean record
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| Criminal Disclosures in Last 5 years: |
I have a clean record
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Compensation & Fees |
| Minimum Portfolio Size for New Managed Accounts: |
$100000
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| Compensation Methods: |
Based on Assets, Commissions
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| Prepared By: |
Rob Cortez |
| Most Recent Update: |
11/26/2008 |
Frequently Asked Questions |
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What are your qualifications? What is your education background? |
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Air Force Veteran, Bachelor of Science from the University of Houston, a series 7 and 66 license. I trained in Tempe, AZ at the Edward Jones campus, which was recently ranked as a top company for training, according to Training magazine's 2007 Top 125 list. Edward Jones has appeared on the list for seven years in a row, the ranking’s entire history.
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What is your approach to financial planning? |
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Our goal is to review your current strategies for retirement, tax reduction, and wealth transfer. We believe strongly in buying good quality investments and holding on to them. |
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What services do you offer? |
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Individual Retirement Accounts(IRAs)(Roth)
Mutual Funds
Stocks
Education Savings Accounts
401K Rollovers
Certificate of Deposit(CDs)
Life Insurance
Profit Sharing Plans
Employer Sponsored Plans
Financial Planning
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How many clients do you currently manage? |
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Currently, I have 250 accounts under management. |
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Will you be the only person working with me? |
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No, I have an assistant who works with me. |
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If you are going to manage my account, will you obtain my permission every time you buy or sell something? |
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How much risk should I be willing to take? |
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Each one of my clients must go through a risk analysis to insure we find the most suitable investments. Every client receives my advice and counsel only after I thoroughly understand his or her needs. |
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Have you ever been charged with any breaches? |
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What carrier(s) do you represent? |
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I am proud to announce that we offer Hartford, Lincoln, Metlife and Protective as our carriers. |
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Are there any pre-existing conditions that you can not cover? |
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Major health problems are sometimes difficult to insure but we address each client on a case by case basis. |
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How long does it take to complete the application and approval process? |
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Life Insurance application approval process can take 6-8 weeks. |
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What services do you provide? What are your specialties? |
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Individual Retirement Accounts(IRAs)(Roth)Mutual Funds, Stocks, Education Savings Accounts, 401K Rollovers, Certificate of Deposit(CDs) Life Insurance, Profit Sharing Plans, Employer Sponsored Plans, Long term care,
Mortgages |
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What is your experience? How many clients do you currently manage? |
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I have 1.8 years experience with Edward Jones and currently have 250 households under management. |
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What financial institution(s) do you represent? |
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How do you charge for your services? |
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Each plan differs slightly but we do not charge consultation fees. My clients like knowing that they are going to receive a bill after each appointment. |
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Do you provide a free initial consultation? |
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Each consultation is free. |
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Why should I choose you as my financial advisor? |
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Air Force Veteran, Bachelor of Science from the University of Houston, a series 7 and 66 license. I trained in Tempe, AZ at the Edward Jones campus, which was recently ranked as a top company for training, according to Training magazine's 2007 Top 125 list. Edward Jones has appeared on the list for seven years in a row, the ranking’s entire history.
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How long does the process of setting up an Education Plan usually take? |
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Do you provide a free initial consultation? |
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How long does the process of rolling over a 401K plan usually take? |
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