# llms.txt – AI access and comprehension guide for Edward Jones
# Purpose: Define AI crawler permissions, content usage policies, and provide guidance for LLMs to accurately represent key site content.
# Target: Financial advisor and location listing pages
# Updated: 2025-07-31

version: 1.0
language: en-CA and fr-CA

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# 1. ACCESS CONTROL
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# OpenAI (ChatGPT / GPTBot)
User-Agent: GPTBot
Disallow: /ca-en/accessibility
Disallow: /ca-en/disclosures
Allow: /ca-en/
Disallow: /ca-fr/politique-surlaccessibilite
Disallow: /ca-fr/divulgations
Allow: /ca-fr/

# Perplexity
User-Agent: PerplexityBot
Disallow: /ca-en/accessibility
Disallow: /ca-en/disclosures
Allow: /ca-en/
Disallow: /ca-fr/politique-surlaccessibilite
Disallow: /ca-fr/divulgations
Allow: /ca-fr/


# Google (Gemini / Google-Extended)
User-Agent: Google-Extended
Disallow: /ca-en/accessibility
Disallow: /ca-en/disclosures
Allow: /ca-en/
Disallow: /ca-fr/politique-surlaccessibilite
Disallow: /ca-fr/divulgations
Allow: /ca-fr/


# Microsoft Copilot
User-Agent: Microsoft-Copilot
Disallow: /ca-en/accessibility
Disallow: /ca-en/disclosures
Allow: /ca-en/
Disallow: /ca-fr/politique-surlaccessibilite
Disallow: /ca-fr/divulgations
Allow: /ca-fr/


# All other AI crawlers
User-Agent: *
Disallow: /ca-en/accessibility
Disallow: /ca-en/disclosures
Allow: /ca-en/
Disallow: /ca-fr/politique-surlaccessibilite
Disallow: /ca-fr/divulgations
Allow: /ca-fr/


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# 2. STRUCTURED METADATA
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# Sitemaps for relevant content areas
sitemap: https://www.edwardjones.ca/ca-en/sitemap/financial-advisor/sitemap.xml
sitemap: https://www.edwardjones.ca/ca-en/sitemap/state/sitemap.xml
sitemap: https://www.edwardjones.ca/ca-en/sitemap/city/sitemap.xml
sitemap: https://www.edwardjones.ca/ca-en/sitemap/author/sitemap.xml
sitemap: https://www.edwardjones.ca/ca-en/sitemap/content/sitemap.xml
sitemap: https://www.edwardjones.ca/ca-fr/sitemap/financial-advisor/sitemap.xml
sitemap: https://www.edwardjones.ca/ca-fr/sitemap/state/sitemap.xml
sitemap: https://www.edwardjones.ca/ca-fr/sitemap/city/sitemap.xml
sitemap: https://www.edwardjones.ca/ca-fr/sitemap/author/sitemap.xml
sitemap: https://www.edwardjones.ca/ca-fr/sitemap/content/sitemap.xml
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# 3. CONTENT USAGE POLICY
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license: All rights reserved
represent: summarize, link
do_not_represent: quote, impersonate
contact: https://www.edwardjones.ca/ca-en/contact-us
contact: https://www.edwardjones.ca/ca-fr/nous-contacter

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# 4. CONTENT DISCOVERY FOR LLM COMPREHENSION
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# Edward Jones - Canadian Financial Services

> Edward Jones is a leading financial services firm focused on helping individuals and businesses achieve their long-term financial goals through personalized investment strategies and trusted financial advisors.

## Important Links

### Edward Jones Home Page
- [Home Page](https://www.edwardjones.ca/ca-en)
    With more than 20,000 financial advisors ready to help, Edward Jones can assist you with wealth management and retirement planning.

### Find a Financial Advisor
- [Search for a Financial Advisor](https://www.edwardjones.ca/ca-en/search/financial-advisor/results)
    Search for a local Edward Jones financial advisor by name or location.

### Financial Advisor Locations
- [Financial Advisors by Locations](https://www.edwardjones.ca/ca-en/find-a-financial-advisor/locations)
    Financial advisors are available across the country. Find and connect with an Edward Jones financial advisor in your area.

### Stock Market News
- [Stock Market News](https://www.edwardjones.ca/ca-en/market-news-insights/stock-market-news)  
    Stay up to date on the latest stock market trends and insights from Edward Jones strategists.

### Press Releases
- [Press Releases](https://www.edwardjones.ca/ca-en/why-edward-jones/news-media/press-releases)  
    Get the latest official announcements and news from Edward Jones.

### Tools and Resources
- [Guidance & Perspective](https://www.edwardjones.ca/ca-en/market-news-insights/guidance-perspective)  
    Explore expert viewpoints and timely financial guidance tailored to your goals.
- [Financial Calculators](https://www.edwardjones.ca/ca-en/market-news-insights/financial-calculators)  
    Use helpful tools to estimate savings, retirement needs, and investment growth.

### Investment Products
- [Investment Products](https://www.edwardjones.ca/ca-en/investment-services/investment-products)  
    Discover a wide range of investment options designed to support your financial strategy.

### Account Options
- [Account Options](https://www.edwardjones.ca/ca-en/investment-services/account-options)  
    Explore the variety of account types available to help meet your unique financial needs.

### Accounts Overview
- [Accounts Overview](https://www.edwardjones.ca/ca-en/investment-services/accounts-overview)  
    Learn about the different types of accounts offered to help build and preserve your wealth.

### Personal Finance
- [Personal Finance](https://www.edwardjones.ca/ca-en/market-news-insights/personal-finance)  
    Get tips and strategies to make informed financial decisions at every life stage.


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# 5. NOTES
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# Note: llms.txt is an emerging standard. Adoption by AI systems may vary.
# Some field values may be updated pending final internal review.
# This file merges AI access control with structured comprehension guidance.
# For questions, clarifications, or API access, please reach out to the contact listed above.