Andy Johnson, a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Grand Junction, has received designation as a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor.

Johnson completed an educational program from the College for Financial Planning based in Denver. The program focuses on the pre- and post-retirement needs of individuals and covers retirement planning, income, retirement plans and distribution, investment strategies and planning for disability and long-term care. Those who complete the program, pass a final examination and a sign a code of ethics and disclosure form receive the designation.

Headquartered in St. Louis, Edward Jones operates branch offices throughout the United States. More than 16,000 Edward Jones financial advisors serve a total of more than 7 million clients and manage a combined $1 trillion in assets.

Johnson operates offices at 2518 Broadway, Suite B1. Reach him at 256-1020. For more information about Edward Jones, visit the website located at www.edwardjones.com.