Financial security isn't about lucky breaks or market timing – it's about intentional planning and consistent execution, as Edward Jones advisor Eric Tibbs knows from both professional expertise and painful personal experience.

Eric joined Edward Jones in 2008 after serving seven years in the Air Force, building his practice on Fort Myers Beach until Hurricane Ian "relocated him without permission" to Estero. What drives his passion for financial planning? Watching his grandparents lose what should have been a significant family legacy after poor financial guidance transformed their $700,000 farm sale into financial hardship, eventually forcing his grandmother with Alzheimer's onto Medicaid.

This defining experience shapes Eric's approach to retirement planning. He focuses on creating reliable "mailbox money" – consistent income streams that function like a paycheck during retirement, ensuring clients can cover essential expenses regardless of market volatility. "When the market goes crazy or we got COVID or whatever happens, you still get that mailbox money," Eric explains. His comprehensive planning addresses healthcare needs, lifestyle desires, and legacy goals for family members.

Eric dispels common financial misconceptions, particularly about market volatility and investment vehicles like annuities. "100% of the time, over the last 102 years, the market has always come back and come back bigger and stronger," he notes, while explaining that annuities serve a specific purpose as pension replacement tools within a broader financial strategy. The key? Having a detailed financial roadmap with clearly defined goals and timelines – just like the plans he and his father once used to build a plywood fishing boat in their garage.

Whether you're just starting with $200 monthly contributions to a Roth IRA or managing millions in assets, Eric's advice remains consistent: start early, develop a comprehensive plan, and work with an advisor who understands your unique needs and goals. Connect with Eric at Edward Jones in Estero to build your personalized pathway to financial freedom.

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Eric Tibbs

10800 Corkscrew Rd Suite 304, Estero, FL 33928

(239) 463-0164

eric.tibbs@edwardjones.com

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