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Edelman Financial Engines

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Edelman Financial Engines reviews

3.4

55% would recommend to a friend

(484 total reviews)
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Ralph Haberli

35% approve of CEO

44% positive business outlook

Edelman Financial Engines has an employee rating of 3.4 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).

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484 reviews
4.0
Feb 16, 2013
Recommend
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Business Outlook

Pros

The employees are fantastic people. It's always nice to work with people you get along with, but there's something even cooler about my co-workers. I've spent time at both of the big offices, Richmond and Fairfax, after beginning my time at one of the satellite branches in Northern VA. Aside from the people being great, the company treats it's employees very well - benefits are above average, salary is higher than most other brokerage firms, and the understanding Edelman has about its employees' personal lives is one I wish all companies would adapt. Very family-oriented atmosphere. I think Ric has done a wonderful job creating a culture that is fun to work in, but also one that has clear goals for advancement and growth.

Cons

Smaller companies are obviously less well-known throughout the industry, so when looking to advance your career after Edelman, it could be tough to convey how much hands-on work and knowledge you attained from the company if the potential employer isn't familiar with Edelman's businesses model.

5.0
Nov 6, 2011
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Salary was very good, benefits great, people in the trenches were competent and fun to work with. Holiday and PTO typical of most companies. The best part of working there was knowing you were helping folks to utilize financial benefits provided by their companies but never fully explained. The product is priceless and the results of using FE as my own 401k adviser during one of the worst economic downturns resulted in my being able to move and purchase a home with my 401k.

Cons

Some of the Senior Management group did not always seem up to the job they were hired for and misused funds in my opinion.

2.0
Jan 6, 2026

Poor Culture - No Accountability

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Contracted with a number of employers that you know. Basic Benefits.

Cons

Poor leadership. What is the answer today. Completely outdated systems without any accountability of support. The company doesn't care about it's own people. Private Equity destroyed yet another company culture and is feeding off of it.

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Edelman Financial Engines Response
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Thank you for sharing your feedback. We appreciate you acknowledging the benefits and flexibility offered, and we understand the frustration reflected in your comments around leadership, accountability, and systems. Experiences can vary, but feedback like this is taken seriously as we continue working to strengthen leadership practices, modernize tools, and build a culture rooted in transparency, accountability, and respect for our people. We value all perspectives and appreciate you taking the time to share yours.
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