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Kaden Smith , RSSA , has worked his way up from intern to financial adviser with H . Dewey Thompson Financial Service Ltd .

“ As a financial adviser , I can help clients understand their financial situation , select their goals and implement a plan to pursue those goals ,” he said . “ I strive to meet the unique needs of each individual client and develop a comprehensive strategy to gain financial freedom .”

Smith started working at H . Dewey Thompson Financial Service as an intern in summer 2022 and 2023 . He then accepted a full-time position in June 2024 , after

Ohio State University Extension Coshocton County will offer two free food-preservation workshops at the Coshocton County District Library .

Canning basics will be Wednesday , March 19 from 6:30-7:30 p . m . Learn about the differences between water bath canning and pressure canning and why it is important to use the correct process to produce safe food . Participants will be able to view

Kaden Smith

graduating from college . “ I wanted to get into financial planning because I have a passion for helping people achieve financial independence ,” Smith said . “ I wanted to make a career out of something that I really enjoy while also having the opportunity to help people at the same time . I am very excited for the opportunity to give back to the community that I grew up in .”

Smith is from West Lafayette and graduated from Ridgewood High School in 2020 . He attended Ohio State University , where he earned a finance degree from the Fisher College of Business in May 2024 .

The best way for people to reach Smith is by calling his cellphone at 740-610- 4708 , calling the office at 740-623-0859 or emailing kaden @ hdeweythompson . com .

“ We are in the office Monday through Friday from 8 a . m . to 4 p . m . but feel free to contact me after hours or on weekends ,” Smith said .

H . Dewey Thompson Financial Service Ltd . is located at 448 ½ Main St ., Suite 203 , Coshocton .

Securities are offered through LPL Financial , Member FINRA / SIPC . Investment advice is offered through Independent Advisor Alliance , a registered investment adviser . H . Dewey Thompson Financial Service Ltd . and Independent Advisor Alliance are separate entities from LPL Financial .

different types of canners , jars and lids . The class is free , but registration is required at www . coshoctonlibrary . org / events .

A making jams and jellies workshop will be Monday , April 21 from 6:30-7:30 p . m . This is a hands-on class to learn to make freezer jam and canned jams and jellies . Learn about equipment and recipes . The class is free , but registration is required beginning late March at www . coshoctonlibrary . org / events .

Emily Marrison , family and consumer sciences educator , will teach both classes . Call or email her with questions at 740-622-2265 or marrison . 12 @ osu . edu .

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Free Repair Café happening at

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Bring your broken household items and appliances ; from vacuum cleaners to lamps to toasters !

We will do our best to fix them !

All are welcome . Totally free . Saturday , March 8 , 1-4pm . Rain or shine .

• Oil Changes

• Brake Service

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