Mark Fishlowitz, the Chatsworth Edward Jones investment representative, is supporting the U.S. Marines Toys for Tots program by using his office as a drop-off location for this year's toy drive.

Local residents may help needy children in the area by bringing in a new, unwrapped toy to the office, through Dec. 14, during regular business hours.

"With the holiday season around the corner, we are all getting ready for the festivities," Fishlowitz said. "And as this is the season of giving, now is a great time to remember the less fortunate in our community."

Edward Jones provides financial services for individual investors in the United States and, through its affiliates, in Canada and the United Kingdom. Every aspect of the firm's business, from the types of investment options offered to the location of branch offices, is designed to cater to individual investors in the communities in which they live and work.

The firm's 10,000-plus investment representatives work directly with more than 7 million clients to understand their personal goals - from college savings to retirement - and create long-term strategies for their investments that emphasize a well-balanced portfolio and a buy-and-hold strategy.

Edward Jones embraces the importance of building long-term, face-to-face relationships with clients, helping them to understand and make sense of the investment options available today.

Fishlowitz's office is located at 9913 Topanga Canyon Blvd. Chatsworth, on the northwest corner of Lassen and Topanga Canyon.

For more information, call (818) 998-5974.