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Matthew Fliss
Planning for the long term is often very intimidating. There is advice for everyone of all ages and stages of life. Discerning what you want and need to fulfill your life goals from vacations, home ownership, college and retirement – there are many ways to invest your money to achieve those goals.
Matthew Fliss is an Edward Jones Financial Planner with an office located in Gold Canyon in the Basha’s Plaza. Matthew decided to become a financial planner after having a family. He had a desire to help people achieve their goals and most importantly their dreams.
Matthew served in the US Army and following his service he worked as both a long and short haul truck driver.
“I have always loved to travel,” Matthew said. “Both of these jobs allowed me to do that.”
He found Gold Canyon after meeting his wife in Apache Junction during his time as a truck driver. He got involved with the Superior Chamber of Commerce and became a member.
“I grew up in small towns and I really liked the atmosphere and people in Superior,” he said.
Through his services with Edward Jones, Matthew can help just about anyone start a long term saving strategy. Even the youngest investor can start out with small monthly investments.
“Even $50 a month adds up to big savings over the long term,” he said.
For those who haven’t already started an investment portfolio, he said, “It is never too late to start. Don’t get discouraged,” he said. Every long term plan or goal starts somewhere, there is no fee to set up an initial consultation to plan your future with Edward Jones.
His advice for those going into business and those in business: “Have courage,” he said. “It won’t always be easy, but if you don’t have courage you wont be able to even try.”
Mila Besich is a resident of Superior with two children. She volunteers for many local organizations. She is an experienced fundraiser and event planner for Copper Corridor Economic Development Coalition. She covers some of the area town councils and schools.
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