Edward Jones Employer Reviews

Loved working there, great people, learned a lot.................................................................

Take a large number of calls per day, repeating the same information repeatedly. Little changes on a day to day, and management is very inactive, except for micromanaging. Salary is okay, healthcare benefits are only provided on high deductible plans.

As the Branch Office Administrator, I work with a Financial Advisor. It is usually just the two of us in the office. I help the FA to build and maintain his/her business by creating a working relationship with him/her and our clients.

There are so many financial companies out there choose some place else. This was the most unprofessional place I have ever worked. They should do psychological testing on the financial advisors they hire. There are too many that are uneducated and couldn't manage an office or another person if they tried. To make matters worse, if you are a BOA, you're – more...  nothing. The pay is horrible, and ultimately, you end up knowing just as much if not more than your advisor. For all of the knowledge you have to have, go get licensed and be an advisor yourself at a much more reputable company or find another company to be an assistant where your paid a respectable salary. Also, if there is an issue with your advisor, don't call HR. talk about incompetent. They are there to back your advisor and the company. You at that point should just find another job. Just save yourself the trouble. Go anywhere else. – less

It was an internship that helped prepare for college coursework

The office I was in was not very busy, so some days were very boring. I did learn a lot about personal finances, the markets and investing. I had one great manager and one really bad one. The bad manager is why I left. My co-workers were great and home office help was great.

Do not fall for the hype they feed you. When interviewing and meeting all the successful FAs in the beginning they show you what you will have what they don't show you is that most fail and the work you have put in goes to the benefit of the people that you are meeting. They will bring you on and show you all the positives, let you do the work, and – more...  then take what you have built if you are not exceeding inflated goals at the end of your first year. – less

Since the day that I started, every single person on the front lines and behind the scenes at Edward Jones has been interested in my and my branch office's success. The recruiting team was completely thorough to make sure that the firm was well suited for me as well as them. I was assigned a mentor within my region who has been fantastic and the training – more...  forum was well managed by the home office. I continue to meet several other people in my position who are incredibly satisfied which is both encouraging and inspiring for me on a daily basis. – less

Client Relations best part of the work environment.
Training online modules interesting.

EJ had a great learning program for Branch Assistants and it was exciting to be able to process trades, work on portfolios and get to know the clients. The downside was being left in the office by myself quite a bit and having to depend on the home office for help because the FA could not be reached. Each time I did that, the FA would be furious with – more...  me. I finally left because of the verbal assaults, mind games and wild mood swings of the FA, which I found out later was a fairly common trait for FA's within the company. However, learning about the financial services industry was really enjoyable. – less

Very challenging times with market reception. Training was superb as was product availability. Sales targets were unrealistic during market downturn. Only two members of our initial class are still employed by the company.

Stable environment with a rich and encompassing culture. Within the Home Office, lay-offs are non-existent and only the worst offenders are let-go. The stable environment tends to slow advancement, however.

I loved working for the company, very nice environment. It was a learning experience.

The people and enviornment were so friendly and inviting. I never met a mean or worn out person. Everyone appreciated eachother and their jobs. It is one of the best places to work for.

If you are an excellent sales person with a good work ethic and a high tolerance for rejection, if you have the ability to weather ups and downs with a commission only income and can maintain your cool in a high stress environment working 12 hours a day, six days a week, then this is the job for you.

New FA must door knock for business and continually gain new prospects at the residential front doors.

Edward Jones is a family-oriented company. I went through a tough birth and had to take extra time off and they were very understanding and worked with me. I had great leaders that were respectful of me and I am grateful of the time I spent at Edward Jones.

Training was great. There was opportunity for advancement if you wished to move to a new location. Enjoyed working with the customers and assisting with their needs. Good computer skills a must, financial background helpful.

Edward Jones offered excellent training opportunities. I gained so much knowledge in my time as a Branch Office Administrator. The Benefits were excellent. I was very impressed with opportunities to Market products to our clients very easily at the location.

Edward Jones is a firm in which you can do anything you want - it is up to you to express an interest, typically they do not "tap" people for positions. If you express and interest every opportunity is given you to develop yourself to attain you goals. You are supported in your goals - whatever they may be.