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Jessica Marasco Illes
As an Edward Jones financial advisor, I love that I get to wake up every day and help create wealth with my clients. I became a financial advisor after seeing the grave need for women in the financial industry, as well as someone who understood entrepreneurs and people with unconventional careers. Because Edward Jones is a privately-owned company and not publicly traded, I truly work for my clients—not shareholders—when I give advice and create a strategy. As a team, we create a strategy to help get them to their goals.
Lindsey Pham
Lindsey lost her beloved son Michael in March 2016. Despite the pain of grieving, she bravely decided to open Pho Michael in honor of him. To her
I find that a common misconception of financial advising is that
surprise, the process of starting her own business became therapeutic. She
people do not think they have enough money to need a financial advisor.
taught herself the ropes of running a restaurant and even the art of cooking,
Whether you want to plan for retirement, education, or ensure you have income to cover your expenses, I offer personalized service and longterm investing strategies instead of the latest investment fads. I am a series 7 and 66 registered financial advisor, and proud alumna
all with the determination to keep her son’s legacy alive. Pho Michael specializes in Vietnamese pho soup made from quality ingredients, with no MSG products used. Everyday, the broth is prepared from scratch for nearly 24 hours with over 100 pounds of bones, briskets, and beef
of Northwestern State University, Dominican High School, and NOCCA.
tender. Pho Michael is best known for their house spicy beef soup made with a
In addition to serving as president of the St. Martin’s Moms’ Club, I am a
special sauce that gives the broth its perfectly unique savory and spicy flavor.
member of The Touchdown Club of New Orleans, Fidelity Bank POWER, Gretna Economic Development Association and the Krewe of Cleopatra. When not working with clients, I enjoy cheering for the New Orleans Saints. I am the wife of Derek Illes, an audio mixer for film and
The reward of running this business is that it has helped her find peace. Looking out the restaurant’s window, she can see her son’s name on the sign and is reminded of his memory. She finds comfort in knowing that her son’s legacy will live on through Pho Michael.
television. Together, we have a very curious and independent 2 -year-old named Scarlett and two lovable rescue pups, Baby Colston and Buster.
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Meet with Jessica at Edward Jones located at 606 N. Carrollton Avenue.
Pho Michael Vietnamese Cuisine is located at 3559 18th St.
504-486-8645. Edwardjones.com. Member SIPC
in Metairie, LA 504-304-4301 phomichael.com
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