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 50 reviews)); "Benefits are great." ((in 43 reviews)); "Great culture and always innovating." ((in 36 reviews)); "Work life balance is good here" ((in 31 reviews)); "Decent pay and 20 paid days off in addition to market holidays." ((in 23 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 19 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)); "401k match is low for the industry (3% if you contribute 6%)" ((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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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

2.0

Jan 27, 2026

Disjointed Leadership (Marketing)

Anonymous employee

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Pros

There are some good benefits, and remote environment is ok if that’s what you prefer.

Cons

The marketing team is very disjointed and the CMO was not great to work for, at all. Lots of changes happen and leadership doesn’t actually care about employees, as the team is pretty big.

Edelman Financial Engines Response

1mo

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We appreciate you recognizing our benefits and remote work flexibility. We also understand the importance of strong alignment, consistent leadership, and meaningful connections between leaders and their teams particularly within large, evolving organizations. Feedback like this is taken seriously as we continue working to strengthen leadership effectiveness, communication, and engagement across teams.

2.0

Jan 6, 2026

Poor Culture - No Accountability

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Pros

Contracted with a number of employers that you know. Basic Benefits.

Cons

Poor leadership. What is the answer today. Completely outdated systems without any accountability of support. The company doesn't care about it's own people. Private Equity destroyed yet another company culture and is feeding off of it.

Edelman Financial Engines Response

1mo

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We appreciate you acknowledging the benefits and flexibility offered, and we understand the frustration reflected in your comments around leadership, accountability, and systems. Experiences can vary, but feedback like this is taken seriously as we continue working to strengthen leadership practices, modernize tools, and build a culture rooted in transparency, accountability, and respect for our people. We value all perspectives and appreciate you taking the time to share yours.

4.0

Dec 18, 2025

Not a bad place to work...but

Anonymous employee

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Pros

Decent pay Benefits Mission Driven work

Cons

Inconsistent leadership strategy Turnover among planners Yearly layoffs in support roles Some roles don't have defined career paths

Edelman Financial Engines Response

1mo

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We’re glad to hear you valued the mission-driven work, benefits, and compensation. We also appreciate the candid feedback regarding leadership consistency, turnover, and career path clarity. These are important areas of focus, and input like this helps inform how we continue working to strengthen leadership alignment, improve career development, and create clearer growth opportunities across roles.

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Jobs at Edelman Financial Engines

Senior Financial Planner (New Client Development)

Client Service Associate

Director, Practice Management Strategy and Enablement

Outbound Investment Advisor

Associate Financial Planner

Remote

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