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According to MPD chief Carlos Garcia,



Lee Busby, an Edward Jones financial advisor in Monticello, recently received the firm’s Service Award for 25 years of hard work and enthusiasm with Edward Jones.
The Service Award is first earned after five years of service at the firm and at every five-year increment thereafter.
“I can’t believe it’s been 25 years,” Busby said. “This firm has proved to be everything I expected. It is truly dedicated to individual investors and understanding each investor’s unique financial goals. For that reason, I am proud to represent this firm in South Arkansas.”
Busby and senior branch office administrators Karen Withers and Penny Sturgis can be reached at 611 W Bolling St. in Monticello, or by phone at (870)367-5347. You may also visit Lee Busby’s website at www.edwardjones.com/us-en/financial-advisor/lee-busby.
Edward Jones is a leading North American financial services firm with more than 20,000 financial advisors. The firm serves more than 9 million clients with a total of $2.2 trillion in client assets under care as of March 28, 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 at www.edwardjones.com, and its recruiting website is www.careers.edwardjones.com. Member SIPC.










The area that will be burned off is the area where the model airstrip used to be.

Photos courtesy of Bennie Ryburn III








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