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 (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 53 reviews)); "Benefits are great." ((in 44 reviews)); "Great culture and always innovating." ((in 39 reviews)); "The work life balance is good" ((in 30 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 19 reviews)); "Stuck with a bad manager for a while before they were finally fired." ((in 13 reviews)); "Upper management is clueless." ((in 9 reviews)); "Layoffs are frequent." ((in 7 reviews)); "Culture, company outlook, communication, professional development" ((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 , St. George , Chicago , Alexandria , Kansas City , New York , Charlotte , San Francisco , Fort Lauderdale , Miami , Saint George , Jersey City , Paramus , Birmingham , Louisa , Richmond , Arlington , Ashburn , Springfield , Arizona City

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3.3

48% would recommend to a friend

(483 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 483 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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483 reviews

5.0

Nov 10, 2015

good overall

Software engineer intern

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

nice location, easy for commute. flexible times and welcoming environment. You can always easily find the person you are looking for.

Cons

there are not many lunch choices near the company. The only food you can find is provided by food trucks.

3.0

Nov 8, 2015

The company has a noble mission offering investment help to the average person, but there is a lot of work to do.

Investment advisor associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Decent pay and 20 paid days off in addition to market holidays.

Cons

Mundane, long hours, and micromanagement.

5.0

Oct 29, 2015

Software Engineer

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great company with noble mission

Cons

Complex business

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Jobs at Edelman Financial Engines

Outbound Investment Advisor

Financial Consultant - Client Growth & Retention

Associate Financial Planner (Remote)

United States

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Outbound Investment Advisor - Bilingual

Sr. Retirement Plan Administrator (Providence, RI or Remote)

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The company has a noble mission offering investment help to the average person, but there is a lot of work to do.

Software Engineer

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