Stephanie Deaton

Stephanie Deaton has over 15 years of experience in talent acquisition, primarily at Edward Jones from March 2008 to March 2023, where roles included Executive Talent Acquisition Portfolio Leader and Team Leader for various talent acquisition functions. Responsibilities encompassed leading teams to support home office needs in areas such as Human Resources and Client Strategies, as well as managing recruitment efforts for Financial Advisors in multiple states. Prior experience includes positions as Talent Acquisition Director at both MassMutual Financial Group and MetLife, where efforts focused on recruiting experienced and inexperienced financial advisors across regional branches. Educational achievements include a Master of Science in Education, specializing in Workforce Education & Development, and a Bachelor of Science in Clothing & Textiles, both from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale.