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 51 reviews)); "Benefits are great." ((in 44 reviews)); "Great culture and always innovating." ((in 37 reviews)); "Good work life balance for all" ((in 29 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 18 reviews)); "Stuck with a bad manager for a while before they were finally fired." ((in 15 reviews)); "Upper management is clueless." ((in 9 reviews)); "Layoffs are frequent." ((in 8 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

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The worst experience of my 35+ year professional career. - Anonymous employee Edelman Financial Engines Employee Review

1.0

Sep 7, 2020

Anonymous employee

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Pros

Initially it seemed to be a great company but a few months after starting I started to see some major red flags and breakdowns. This company is owned by a private equity firm. Multiple acquisitions in a short amount of time bringing together VERY diverse companies. The culture is ridiculously disjointed and contentious. Oh wait....these are the pros. They have food in the office and alcohol. The office was 5 minutes from my house.

Cons

This was, hands down, the WORST professional experience of my 35+ year career. If you want to join a company that has good, honest leadership, strong principles and clear direction this is NOT the company! Run away far and fast. If you have no other options...take your chances.

Edelman Financial Engines Response

Thank you for sharing your personal experience working at Edelman Financial Engines. Millions of hardworking people turn to us as a trusted advisor. Our incredibly dedicated team of diverse individuals have helped us become the best and largest RIA firm in the industry. We’re incredibly proud of our team, our mission to help millions of people who don’t have millions, our values and commitment to each other. We strive to attract and retain the very best people in the business. While we’re disappointed to learn you didn’t enjoy your experience as a member of our team, we wish you continued success and growth in your career and thank you for the contributions you made during your time with us!

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5.0

Jun 5, 2026

Financial advisor

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CEO approval

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Pros

Great firm if you are in to sales

Cons

Very high fee and the clients are not happy

4.0

Jun 23, 2026

Data engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

- Great team from department head down - Collaboration is encouraged - Self-starter culture with good room for side projects - "See something, say something" approach allows questioning methodology without a feeling of personal attacks or "dumb questions" and enables team members to support each other in a safe environment - Work from home

Cons

- Executive leadership does not know what they want - Consistent turnover in C-Suite leads to departments acting like small internal companies rather than part of a larger system - Limited permission access for team members means that any absence or time-off can lead to a backlog of deployments

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