Edward Jones Surpasses $20 Million in Fight Against Alzheimer's

The Edward Jones financial-services firm announced it has contributed $22 million to fight Alzheimer's disease in the first four years of its commitment with the Alzheimer's Association, reports PRNewswire . The company said it owed this record contribution to the generous support of its associates, clients, and communities. Edward Jones also renewed its pledge to the cause with new, expanded programs heading into next year. More than 64,000 associates, clients, friends, and families participated on Edward Jones teams at over 600 Alzheimer's walks held nationwide each year over the last four years. In this year alone, the firm reported roughly 19,000 walk participants and raised more than $3.35 million. Edward Jones estimated that 150,000 of its clients are living with Alzheimer's, and it is training its financial advisers to spot the early warning signs of the disease by making the Alzheimer's Association's "10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer's" online education program available to Edward Jones associates. Next year, Edward Jones financial advisers and Alzheimer's Association experts will host collaborative seminars for clients and communities to encourage dialogue about protecting health and wealth when facing a long-term illness.