Kathryn Colvin of the financial services firm Edward Jones in Lakewood recently received the firm’s Edward Jones Sr. Founders Award for her exceptional achievement in building client relationships.

Colvin was one of 2,169 financial advisors to receive the Edward Jones Sr. Founders Award.

The award is named after Edward Jones Sr., who founded the firm in 1922 under the principle that financial advisors should be treated as business partners rather than employees. His insistence on always treating others with respect is one of his enduring contributions to the Edward Jones culture.

“It’s truly an honor to be recognized for building relationships with those clients we serve,” said Colvin. “And it is also quite inspirational to receive an award named after a firm legend such as Edward Jones Sr. who was so innovative and recognized the need for quality financial advice for long-term individual investors.”