This video is part of our "Motley Fool Conversations" series, in which advisor James Early and business-community connector Matt Trogdon discuss topics around the investing world.

In today's edition of their beginning-investor series, James and Matt uncover a number of dividend stocks beginning investors may use to build out their portfolios. They talk about the businesses and expected upsides and cover companies that span the risk spectrum.

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