A.G. Edwards Appoints New Southwest Regional Manager
January 27 2006 - 1:06PM
PR Newswire (US)
ST. LOUIS, Jan. 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Lois M. Powell has
been named as the new regional manager of the Southwest region for
A.G. Edwards & Sons, Inc., company officials announced today.
Powell currently serves as a regional sales manager for the St.
Louis-based financial services firm. Her new responsibilities,
effective March 1, will include supervising operations and
activities for approximately 62 A.G. Edwards branch offices located
in Texas and New Mexico. "Lois has been a manager in Texas for more
than a decade, and her experience in our branch system will serve
her well as she assumes her new responsibilities," said Gene M.
Diederich, Branch Division director for A.G. Edwards. "From her
early days as a financial consultant, Lois has embraced our
client-first philosophy, and we are confident she will provide the
leadership we need to continue to grow our business in the
Southwest." Powell, 50, began her career at A.G. Edwards in 1990 as
a financial consultant in the firm's McKinney, Texas branch. She
was later appointed manager of the McKinney branch, and in 2000 she
moved to the firm's Dallas office to serve as manager there. Most
recently, she was appointed Southwest regional sales manager in
2003. In this capacity, she has worked with branch managers
throughout the region to identify and leverage opportunities to
increase the firm's business and enhance financial consultant
productivity. Powell replaces David C. Sprowl, 65, who will be
retiring on May 1, after more than 30 years with the firm. Sprowl
began his career with A.G. Edwards in 1974 as a financial
consultant in its Sherman, Texas branch. He later served as manager
of that office, and was promoted to regional officer in 1984. He
has served on the brokerage subsidiary's board of directors since
1986. About A.G. Edwards Drawn to the firm's client-first
philosophy, individuals and businesses have turned to A.G. Edwards
& Sons, Inc. for sound advice and access to a wide array of
investment products and services that can help them meet their
financial goals and objectives. Founded in 1887, A.G. Edwards and
its affiliates employ nearly 7,000 financial consultants in more
than 700 offices nationwide and two European locations in London
and Geneva. More information can be found on
http://www.agedwards.com/ . How we do business A.G. Edwards
generally acts as a broker-dealer, but may act as an investment
advisor on designated accounts, and the firm's obligations will
vary with the role it plays. When working with clients the firm
generally acts as a broker-dealer unless specifically indicated in
writing. To better understand the differences between brokerage and
advisory services, please consult Important Information About Your
Relationship With A.G.Edwards on
http://www.agedwards.com/disclosures . First Call Analyst: FCMN
Contact: DATASOURCE: A.G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. CONTACT:
Margaret Welch, +1-314-955-5912, , or Byron Goodrich,
+1-314-955-3235, , both of A.G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. Web site:
http://www.agedwards.com/ http://www.agedwards.com/disclosures
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