Ryan DeMarco announces the opening of an Edward Jones office at 111 N. Main St., Bluffton.

The office is in the former Scoreboard storefront. 

As a Financial Advisor, DeMarco provides clients with all of the services available from Edward Jones. These services include, but are not limited to, estate considerations, retirement planning, education planning, and preparing for the unexpected.

Prior to the office’s opening DeMarco had extensive renovation completed to it.

“I am incredibly excited to serve existing and future Edward Jones clients and our community,” he said.  

DeMarco’s business background includes nearly 14 years with JPMorgan. He holds an Associate’s Degree from Ohio State University and a Bachelor’s in Business Administration from Mount Vernon Nazarene University. He is working toward a Master’s of Business Administration Degree with a concentration in Accounting and Organizational finance from Bluffton University.

In addition to his business and educational experience, he spent 10 years in the Ohio Army National Guard. He and his wife, Alicia, are parents of three children enrolled in the Bluffton schools, and have resided in the Bluffton area for the past 20 years.­­

DeMarco is a member of the Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce, Bluffton Lions Club, attends Ebenezer Mennonite Church, and helps coach Bluffton boys' third grade basketball.

Sara M. Music is the branch office administrator. Office hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and by appointment. The business phone is 567-226-4506 and fax is 833-777-6626. His website is www.edwardjones.com/ryan-demarco.

Grand opening Feb. 14
DeMarco plans a grand opening from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friday, Feb. 14. A ribbon cutting with the Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce is also planned at 9 a.m.

Guests at the open house will be treated to traditional Bluffton Gillett sausage rolls and cupcakes provided by Dan and Judy Gillett. The rolls were part of the specialty items available from Gillett’s Bakery, which at one time was located at 111 N. Main St.