Over the past five years, the Edward Jones recommended portfolio has outperformed Standard and Poor’s 500 stock index, announced Elaine Webber, local Edward Jones investment representative. During the 5-year period ending June 30, Edward Jones’ recommended model portfolio returned 120.3 percent, topping the S&P’s return of 96.6 percent.

This information is based on the Wall Street Journal’s most recent stock-picking survey. The Edward Jones Web site is located at www.edwardjones.com. To contact Webber, call (425) 831-5026.