Does Edelman Financial Engines pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Edelman Financial Engines employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.4 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Edelman Financial Engines. This rating has decreased by 6% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Edelman Financial Engines?

55% of Edelman Financial Engines employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Edelman Financial Engines 3.8 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.4 for culture and values and 3.1 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Edelman Financial Engines?

Client Service Associate (39) , Investment Advisor (19) , Software Engineer (12) , Financial Advisor (11) , Investment Advisor Representative (11) , Senior Software Engineer (11) , Financial Planner (7) , CSA (6) , Executive Assistant (6) , Manager (6) , Client Services Manager (5) , Marketing (5) , CSA - Customer Service Associate (4) , Director (4) , Engineer (4)

What are the pros of working at Edelman Financial Engines according to real employee reviews?

"Great people and very smart." ((in 53 reviews)); "Benefits are great." ((in 42 reviews)); "Great culture and always innovating." ((in 37 reviews)); "Good work life balance for all" ((in 28 reviews)); "Decent pay and 20 paid days off in addition to market holidays." ((in 24 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Edelman Financial Engines according to real employee reviews?

"Abusive senior leadership that chooses to engage in tirades." ((in 17 reviews)); "Stuck with a bad manager for a while before they were finally fired." ((in 15 reviews)); "Upper management is clueless." ((in 9 reviews)); "In addition, there’s frequently mass layoffs, which brings morale and productivity down." ((in 7 reviews)); "For being a financial services company that preaches retirement savings, the 401k match is average." ((in 5 reviews))

What are employees saying about Edelman Financial Engines layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Edelman Financial Engines layoffs and their outlook for job security at Edelman Financial Engines in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Edelman Financial Engines locations?

Phoenix , Sunnyvale , Boston , Fairfax , Santa Clara , Palo Alto , Overland Park , Washington , Los Angeles , Dallas , San Jose , Miami , St. George , Chicago , Alexandria , Kansas City , New York , Charlotte , San Francisco , Fort Lauderdale , Saint George , Jersey City , Paramus , Birmingham , Louisa , Richmond , Arlington , Ashburn , Springfield , Arizona City

Edelman Financial Engines reviews

3.4

55% would recommend to a friend

(484 total reviews)

Ralph Haberli

35% approve of CEO

44% positive business outlook

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Edelman Financial Engines has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 484 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Edelman Financial Engines employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Financial Services industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

484 reviews

5.0

Apr 19, 2016

A Truly Fantastic Company

Anonymous employee

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CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Employees make a career with this company. Low turnover rate Family/ Work Life balance emphasis Observe Government Holidays & NYSE Holidays and office closings Observe Fairfax County School closing for inclement weather Quiet and clean work environment Received an unexpected bonus every year, based off of performance. Significant 1:1 interaction with manager, directors, VP's and CEO. Ric is a very intelligent and well spoken CEO, who understand all aspects of the business and trusts those in decision making positions. Very competitive 401K matching - strongly encourages all employees to plan for their future. Most employees take a lunch break or get away from their desk every day. Seasoned and Experience employees

Cons

Compensation for Non-Financial Planners could be a bit more competitive. With little turnover, promotions are a bit less regular.

4.0

Apr 11, 2016

Great people creating fiduciary retirement value

Anonymous employee

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CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Wonderful people who are mature yet not complacent. FE's technology stack is rapidly evolving and a good technical challenge. FE willingly sponsors H1B engineers and has a good collaborative and Agile culture. The product and service vision and their independent fiduciary pledge makes FE a trustworthy leader in retirement planning and management.

Cons

Currently manages only retirement assets leaving taxable assets to other players. Higher than desirable turnover in both Product and Engineering teams depletes legacy expertise while creating fresh opportunity for progressive thinkers.

4.0

Apr 8, 2016

Slow to progress

Senior operations manager

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CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Very good environment. Not overly structured for limiting. Management seems to care about the staff and the success of everyone.

Cons

The firm is not as nimble as it could be. Change is slow and painful. Too many initiatives or product improvements are only delivered in part and subsequent pieces never happen.

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