I grew up on goat's milk. Try that in your corn flakes and let me know what you think. We raised goats, chickens, and the occasional steer. I rototilled what seemed to be the world's most enormous garden, pulled weeds from that enormous garden, and gathered a wide variety of vegetables for our large family.

BLTs are always better with home-grown tomatoes, right?

In my youth, I worked in beet, corn, alfalfa, and wheat fields to earn enough money for a new bike or whatever else I needed. Many of my summer days were spent splitting wood and hauling it up to stack on the patio to be used in the winters to heat our home.

Does any of this sound familiar?

If it does, then we have a lot in common. You may not have been raised on goat's milk but I'm betting that if you grew up on the prairies you know what it means to work hard. You also know what it means to juggle a busy life full of work, play, and kid's sports schedules. So why do you do it? Is it because you care about your family?

What's the most important thing to you and your family right now? Are you worried about paying for a child's education? Are you wondering what you need to do to make sure you can retire on your terms? Do you have plans to buy the cabin you've always wanted? Your goals and dreams are important. At Edward Jones, there are processes and strategies that can help you reach your financial goals. If you are just starting out or even if you are nearing retirement, there's a strategy for you. We'll smile, laugh, and get to know each other as we partner together to reach your financial goals.

Now, I can tell you all about my experience in the finance industry and the great strategies I use. I can even tell you all about how great Edward Jones is. But, can I show you instead?