JOSHUA Roberts
Company: Edward Jones Investments
Title: Financial Advisor
Age: 29
Career Highlights: I am most proud of opening my own Edward Jones office in Brattleboro at the age of 28.
Community Involvement: United of Way of Windham County Board member
HOPE Team member of United Way
Southern Vermont Young Professional steering committee member
Brattleboro BNI founding member
Participant of the Walk To End Alzheimer's
What motivated you to live and work in Vermont? I was motivated to live and work in Vermont to have the opportunity to have a noticeable impact on a thriving community.
Favorite part of your job? My favorite part of my career is being there when our clients achieve their financial dreams.
Most inspiring mentor and why: My grandmother, Doris Roberts who taught me to never give up and always keep pushing forward. "You are the one that creates success no one will hand it to you"
Tell us something fun about yourself that few people know: I competed on the 2007 New England track and field team in the Down Under Games in Australia.
What three words best describe you: Persistent. Selfless. Approachable
Favorite downtime activity: Watching football with family and friends while having a local VT beverage.
Favorite Super Hero: The Flash so I would be ahead of every deadline with time to spare.
If you had unlimited access to funds, which cause(s) would you support: United Way, they partner with each community and share the resources where it is most needed.
Where do you see yourself professionally in the next 5-10 years? I see myself still working in and supporting Southern Vermont.