Edward Jones Hires Broadridge’s Gumbs as New General Counsel

Jones Financial Cos., owner of investment management giant Edward D. Jones & Co. LP, has hired Keir Gumbs as its new general counsel.

Gumbs leads the company’s legal and compliance divisions, reporting to Edward Jones managing partner and chief executive Penny Pennington, according to an Edward Jones spokeswoman. The former chief legal officer at Broadridge Financial Solutions Inc. began his new role on Nov. 10.

Gumbs didn’t respond to a request for comment.

He takes over the position from Christopher Lewis, who retired in March after about eight years as general counsel for Edward Jones. Lewis and Gumbs ...