Sarah Brown of the financial services firm Edward Jones in La Porte recently earned the firm's Jim Phillips Achievement Award for her exceptional achievement in building client relationships.

Brown was one of only 887 Edward Jones financial advisors to receive the Jim Phillips award.

The award is named after Jim Phillips, who joined Edward Jones in 1986, opening an office in Waynesville, N.C. and contributing to the well-being of his clients, colleagues and community.

"Receiving this award is a real honor. As I partner with clients to make a meaningful difference in their lives, my relationships with them continue to grow. It's a personally and professionally rewarding experience, and I am grateful to those who put their trust in me," said Brown. " The fact that the award was named after a firm legend makes this all the more meaningful."

The Edward Jones branch-office business model, with more than 16,000 branches throughout North America, allows the firm's 20,000-plus financial advisors to identify what matters most to each individual client and create personalized strategies, with the goal of developing long-lasting relationships to help keep them on track toward their goals.

Sarah Brown and  branch office administrators Janell Bonnett and Stacey Morten can be reached at 219-325-8828. You may also visit Sarah Brown's website at www.edwardjones.com/sarahbrown.

Sarah Brown's office is located at 307 W Johnson Rd Suite B, La Porte, IN.

Edward Jones is a leading North American financial services firm in the U.S. and through its affiliate in Canada. The firm's more than 20,000 financial advisors throughout North America serve more than 9 million clients with a total of $2.5 trillion in client assets under care as of Dec. 31, 2025. Edward Jones' purpose is to partner for positive impact to improve the lives of its clients and colleagues, and together, better our communities and society. Through the dedication of the firm's approximately 55,000 associates and our branch presence in 68% of U.S. counties and most Canadian provinces and territories, the firm is committed to helping more people achieve financially what is most important to them. The Edward Jones website is edwardjones.com, and its recruiting website is careers.edwardjones.com.