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)); "Great culture and always innovating." ((in 40 reviews)); "Benefits are great." ((in 36 reviews)); "The work life balance is good" ((in 32 reviews)); "Decent pay and 20 paid days off in addition to market holidays." ((in 29 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)); "Layoffs are frequent." ((in 6 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

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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

Ratings by category

4.0

Diversity & inclusion

3.8

Work/Life balance

3.4

Culture & values

3.4

Compensation and benefits

3.1

Career opportunities

2.9

Senior management

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).

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1.0

Aug 18, 2024

Management is absolutely the worst

Anonymous employee

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People you work directly with

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You will never advance in the company unless you are “friends” with the right people. Management is very two faced. Promise work/life balance but don't promote it.

Edelman Financial Engines Response

Thank you for bringing this to our attention. We will be addressing your concerns with our team, and we hope you’ll give us the opportunity to work with you again in the future.

3.0

Aug 7, 2024

Edelman Financial Engines

Financial planning analyst

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CEO approval

Business Outlook

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Flexible work schedule and balance

Cons

Huge disconnect between upper middle and rank and file employees

Edelman Financial Engines Response

Thank you for sharing how you felt during your time here at EFE. We strive to provide a respectful experience for all employees and your feedback will help us identify areas where we can improve.

5.0

Jul 25, 2024

Enjoyed my time with this company

Senior financial analyst

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CEO approval

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Great work-life balance across the teams Positive culture while I was at the company

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Hybrid working schedule with limited flexibility

Edelman Financial Engines Response

Thank you for sharing your experience! Your positive feedback means a lot to us.

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