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 5% 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 (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 42 reviews)); "Great culture and always innovating." ((in 39 reviews)); "Work life balance is good here" ((in 32 reviews)); "Decent pay and 20 paid days off in addition to market holidays." ((in 26 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 15 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

3.3

48% would recommend to a friend

(484 total reviews)

Ralph Haberli

21% approve of CEO

44% positive business outlook

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Edelman Financial Engines has an employee rating of 3.3 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

Jan 31, 2022

Great company, poor department leadership

Sales development representative (sdr)

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The best in the business Great honest service offering to clients Great benefits

Cons

Lack of leadership and direction in our department Loss of culture and no attempt to reclaim it through the pandemic

Edelman Financial Engines Response

4y

Thank you for taking the time to share your candid feedback. While we're pleased to see your experience reinforces our client-centered approach to helping people, it is disheartening to read that you've felt disconnected as a result of the pandemic. These have been challenging times for everyone, and we are continuing to find new ways to move forward, together. Please reach out to your HRBP to continue to share your feedback and contribute to positive conversations!

5.0

Jan 19, 2022

Amazing Company to build a career with

Director, financial planning and analysis

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Company ethos is clients first. Stricly following the fiduciary standard. Upper Execs constantly communicate and pursue improvement in working environment, education and training for employees job skills and they continuously look for ways to provide avenues for employee growth. This is a company to stand behind and stand up for as they will stand with you. Build your career here.

Cons

I do not have any cons

Edelman Financial Engines Response

4y

We're grateful that you took the time to detail your experience with Edelman Financial Engines and proud to have you on our talented team--prioritizing client needs and helping everyone move their financial lives forward!

5.0

Jan 2, 2022

entry level life

It specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible, raises, coworkers, hybrid, fun

Cons

work hours ,mentor , moment, culture, nothing

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