Edward Jones ranks 4th in ‘Best Workplaces’
Published 2:02 pm Monday, April 3, 2017
Edward Jones has been named one of the country’s “Best Workplaces in Financial Services and Insurance” by Fortune magazine and consulting firm Great Place to Work, ranking as the No. 4 large company.
It was also the top-ranked, full-service financial firm among all 40 companies on the list.
Rankings for the “Best Workplaces in Financial Services and Insurance” were based on feedback from more than 62,000 people working at leading financial firms. Employees at recognized organizations report high levels of trust in their management and greater loyalty, as well as camaraderie and pride in what they do.
Edward Jones associates also rated the firm highly on issues of leadership strength and integrity, opportunities for professional growth and support for work-life balance. In 2016, Edward Jones ranked No. 6 on this list.
Edward Jones, a Fortune 500 company, provides financial services for individual investors in the United States and, through its affiliate, in Canada. 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 15,000-plus financial advisors work directly with more than 7 million clients.