Edward Jones Financial Advisor Ryan P. DeMarco, ABFP™, CRPC™ of Bluffton recently qualified for the firm's Impact conference, which celebrates the contributions and achievements of 489 top financial advisors from among the firm's more than 20,000. The conference, which includes financial advisors from both the U.S. and Canada, will be held May 12-15 in Scottsdale, AZ.
"It's a real honor to be included in this conference. I'm always looking for ways to bring greater value into my practice," DeMarco said. "Given the time I'll have learning from and working with our firm's leaders and peers throughout North America, I have no doubt I'll come back with fresh ideas and new knowledge."
Achieving the level of success that qualifies for Impact involves the collective effort of the entire branch team. In addition to the May conference for financial advisors, a conference specifically designed for the Impact branches' client support teams is scheduled for September 2025.
David "Dave" M. Garrison Jr., 78, passed away March 2, 2025, at Mennonite Memorial Home.
Dave was born November 15, 1946 in Knoxville, TN, to David Garrison Sr. and Theda (Fritz) Garrison-Arn who preceded him in death. He married Judith “Judy” (Burt) Garrison who survives.
Lewis E. Bassett, 101, passed away March 5, 2025, at Willow Ridge - Frieda House in Bluffton.
Lewis was born May 3, 1923 in Spencerville on Glen Oak Farm to Howard and Doris (Giffin) Bassett, who preceded him in death. On May 4, 1947 he married Imogene (Anderson) Bassett, who preceded him in death on November 3, 2017.
Bluffton High School is proud to announce that Zoe Shank has been selected as the Student of the Month for February 2025. Zoe is a senior with a 4.0 GPA and is the daughter of Phil and Sarah Shank of Bluffton.
A dedicated senior, Zoe is a multifaceted leader and scholar. She serves as the president of the Spanish Club and is an active member of the orchestra, academic team, National Honor Society and Campus Life. Shank’s leadership extends to her role as co-organizer of a weekly Bible study group, demonstrating her commitment to her peers and community. READ MORE
