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 49 reviews)); "Benefits are great." ((in 43 reviews)); "Great culture and always innovating." ((in 41 reviews)); "The work life balance is good" ((in 30 reviews)); "Decent pay and 20 paid days off in addition to market holidays." ((in 25 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 14 reviews)); "Upper management is clueless." ((in 9 reviews)); "In addition, there’s frequently mass layoffs, which brings morale and productivity down." ((in 6 reviews)); "For being a financial services company that preaches retirement savings, the 401k match is average." ((in 4 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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Ratings trend for the last 6 months (484 reviews)

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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

4.0

Oct 8, 2024

For people with tough skin

Investment advisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Benefits are amazing. Good healthcare and 401k

Cons

Call center is very tough

Edelman Financial Engines Response

1y

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We're happy to hear you had a positive experience here at EFE and wish you well on your future endeavors!

5.0

Sep 30, 2024

Good Company with Remote Options

Investment advisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Manageable work load; good teamwork; accessible supervisors

Cons

Starting salary was lower than expected

Edelman Financial Engines Response

1y

Thank you for sharing! EFE strives to provide a competitive base salary based on the external market and the candidate’s experience, education and skills related to the job. All employees are also bonus eligible which provides an opportunity for meaningful cash compensation. Beyond compensation, we offer total rewards which also encompass a strong benefits package, recognition program, opportunities for development and well being. Please feel free to contact the HR Department if you would like to learn more about our total rewards.

5.0

Sep 26, 2024

A company that puts the needs of its' clients first but also cares very much for it's employees

Director, financial planning

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

An ethical work culture that seeks to strengthen and support individual employees. A fertile learning environment for anyone seeking to grow and develop in the personal financial services field.

Cons

Like many companies, post Covid, there aren't as many opportunities to connect and interact with other co-workers.

Edelman Financial Engines Response

1y

Thank you for taking the time and providing feedback. We appreciate your continued contributions to our team and value the personal insight into your work experience here. We are so happy to see that our core values and strategy allow you to grow personally and professionally in a supportive environment.

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Jobs at Edelman Financial Engines

Senior Financial Planner (New Client Development)

Regional Director, Financial Planning (Southwestern/South Central United States)

Client Service Associate

Associate Financial Planner

United States

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Director, Practice Management Strategy and Enablement