Does Edelman Financial Engines pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Edelman Financial Engines employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.3 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Edelman Financial Engines. This rating has decreased by 8% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Edelman Financial Engines?

48% of Edelman Financial Engines employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Edelman Financial Engines 3.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.2 for culture and values and 3.0 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Edelman Financial Engines?

Client Service Associate (38) , 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 46 reviews)); "Great culture and always innovating." ((in 40 reviews)); "The work life balance is good" ((in 32 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 20 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 5 reviews)); "There’s no borrowing from future PTO like at many other companies, and god forbid you ask to work from home for a day like many others are able to." ((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 Edelman Financial Engines locations have received the highest employee ratings?

Boston , Santa Clara , Overland Park , Fairfax

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Edelman Financial Engines reviews

3.3

48% would recommend to a friend

(482 total reviews)

Ralph Haberli

22% approve of CEO

44% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.9

Diversity & inclusion

3.7

Work/Life balance

3.3

Compensation and benefits

3.2

Culture & values

3.0

Career opportunities

2.8

Senior management

Edelman Financial Engines has an employee rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars, based on 482 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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482 reviews

4.0

Apr 22, 2025

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Client service associate

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CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Hybrid schedule with a flexibility

Cons

Not being able to move out of state.

Edelman Financial Engines Response

11mo

Thank you for sharing your feedback! We’re glad you value the hybrid flexibility and appreciate your input regarding relocation. We’ll continue to explore ways to support career growth and flexibility for our employees.

5.0

Mar 24, 2025

I can see why they get multiple awards

Outbound investment advisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

They have 100% remote positions Interview process was smooth and fast They get you all set up with everything you need for your home office Great benefits and show employee appreciation Clear communication and HR is extremely helpful and organized

Cons

I don’t have any cons at this time

Edelman Financial Engines Response

11mo

Thank you for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear you’ve had a great experience so far, from the interview process to onboarding and support. We’re proud to provide the resources and benefits that help our employees thrive.

4.0

Mar 17, 2025

No complaints

Anonymous employee

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CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Do good work and you will be rewarded! Their network is established and trusted

Cons

Competitive promotions for financial planning. Very Limited

Edelman Financial Engines Response

11mo

Thank you for your feedback! We’re glad you feel recognized for your work and value our trusted network. We appreciate your note on promotion opportunities and will continue to look for ways to support career growth within the organization.

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