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 54 reviews)); "Benefits are great." ((in 43 reviews)); "Great culture and always innovating." ((in 41 reviews)); "Good work life balance for all" ((in 34 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 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)); "Old technology and aging platform." ((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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Ratings trend for the last 6 months (484 reviews)

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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

Apr 11, 2016

Great people creating fiduciary retirement value

Anonymous employee

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CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Wonderful people who are mature yet not complacent. FE's technology stack is rapidly evolving and a good technical challenge. FE willingly sponsors H1B engineers and has a good collaborative and Agile culture. The product and service vision and their independent fiduciary pledge makes FE a trustworthy leader in retirement planning and management.

Cons

Currently manages only retirement assets leaving taxable assets to other players. Higher than desirable turnover in both Product and Engineering teams depletes legacy expertise while creating fresh opportunity for progressive thinkers.

4.0

Feb 28, 2016

Improving Healthcare Benefits Package

Anonymous employee

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CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The firm continues to work hard to ensure that their healthcare package is highly competitive and comprehensive. There have been reductions in copays for vision, dental and emergency room visits.

Cons

Salary structure is not consistent and there is no transparency as to the value of any position. Salary bands should be communicated as part of the performance appraisal process so that individuals know how they measure against their peers.

2.0

Jan 25, 2016

Very unique place

Investment advisor representative

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CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Receptive to policies favoring work/life balance. Friendly coworkers willing to lend support. Very technology driven. Small in numbers so you get to know almost everyone in the company.

Cons

Not all managers practice the spirit of the policies. Caste system strictly enforced regarding career development. Limited revenue sources and more limited innovations. Not all groups "play to win"...some "play not to lose".

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