Edward Jones Extends Strategic Alliance with Alzheimer's Association through 2030

Strategic Insights -

Edward Jones, a financial services firm, has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting healthier futures for families and communities impacted by Alzheimer's and all other dementia through a renewed strategic alliance with the Alzheimer's Association. The firm's support will continue through 2030, with a $1 million annual contribution over the next five years to support the Walk to End Alzheimer's, the world's largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer's care, support, and research.

Key Takeaways:

  • Edward Jones has extended its strategic alliance with the Alzheimer's Association through 2030, reaffirming its commitment to promoting healthier futures for families and communities impacted by Alzheimer's and all other dementia.
  • The firm has contributed over $28 million through Walk participation, with over 130,000 Edward Jones associates, clients, and family members involved.
  • In 2024, Edward Jones was recognized as the top Walk National Team for the eighth consecutive year, contributing 25% of all corporate fundraising revenue.
  • The firm estimates that approximately 300,000 of its clients are affected by Alzheimer's or another form of dementia.
  • Edward Jones has connected nearly 3,000 families to the Alzheimer's Association for confidential dementia care consultations through promotion of the Association's free 24/7 Helpline.
  • The firm has committed $11 million in corporate funds to advance research across the lab, clinic, and community.

Statistics:

  • $1 million: annual contribution from Edward Jones to support the Walk to End Alzheimer's over the next five years
  • 8: consecutive years Edward Jones has been recognized as the top Walk National Team
  • 25%: percentage of all corporate fundraising revenue contributed by Edward Jones in 2024
  • 300,000: estimated number of Edward Jones clients affected by Alzheimer's or another form of dementia
  • 130,000: number of Edward Jones associates, clients, and family members involved in Walk participation
  • 28 million: total amount contributed by Edward Jones through Walk participation
  • 55 million: total amount contributed by Edward Jones to support the Alzheimer's Association through team fundraising and corporate contributions
  • 3,000: number of families connected to the Alzheimer's Association for confidential dementia care consultations through Edward Jones' promotion of the Association's free 24/7 Helpline

Sources:

  • Alzheimer's Association
  • NewsRx
  • Edward Jones
  • JAMA Network Open
  • Alzheimer's Research and Therapy
  • Washington University School of Medicine