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Shanks wins regional awards

Shanks

Scott Shanks, AAMS of the financial services firm Edward Jones recently won several awards at the firm's summer regional meetings. The awards, albeit different in nature, recognize Edward Jones financial advisors for their work helping their clients.

The awards Shanks received are: The Segment Mover Award, The Jack Phelan Blue Blazer Award, The Heavy Hitter Award, and The Jack Phelan Production Award. Each award represents excellence in a different area of service and/or production.

Reynolds becomes certified divorce financial analyst

Wachovia Securities is proud to announce that Financial Advisor Chip Reynolds has been awarded the designation Certified Divorce Financial Analyst™ from the Institute for Divorce Financial Analysts. Reynolds is a Vice President - Investments in Pensacola.

The CDFA™ designation signifies Reynolds is trained to provide financial information and assistance to couples who are divorcing. He was required to complete the divorce planning coursework and pass an examination covering the following areas: evaluating the tax implications of dividing property and the settlement options of dividing pensions, marital property, and awarding of child and spousal support.

Reynolds

Chip has been with Wachovia Securities 4 years and has been Registered Representative since 1983. He specializes in helping women involved in divorce achieve a clearer view of their financial future. He is an Eagle Scout, a Paul Harris Fellow, a member of the Pensacola Beach Elks Club and Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church.