Edward Jones reviews

Although I liked the two-person office, when it comes to HR, and you must report both something illegal and concerning, They will PROTECT the FA Financial Advisor. EVEN when the FA is NOT performing! FA job is a sales job, sales metrics mean all to their future. HR did not come to meet face-to-face with me nor with the FA. All Phone Meetings. The FA used this to his advantage to make up false actions of what I was doing or not doing during the calls and when not in calls since HR could not visually see him nor myself. Keep in mind, no witnesses, it comes down to a what one person says against the other and HR just is not that vested into resolving a problem ethically. Several requests for transfer to several different offices nearby were blocked by HR, who had originally encouraged me to seek transfer--Contradictory. Given the nature of a highly government regulated industry, there is intensive illegal activities and harassment training all employees must do, yet in the end, if you say something, as you are encouraged to do!, -- you will most likely be sacked. I also found out that I will not be hireable again?! Based on hearsay of one bad FA? And perhaps an inapt HR agent as well? Wow. I have been in the workforce for many many years, it is disgraceful mishandling of very serious concerns and undue punishment. I did not steal, I did nothing illegal. Your FA is a high risk liability to be protecting.

The pay and benefits are lower than industry average and annual increases are well below inflation. During the last Town Hall, we had an HR representative say that most salaries were indexed to lower cost markets, like Arkansas. Therefore salaries were increased below the current inflation rate. However, it seems like the Partners do very well. Look at the parking lot to observe the pay disparities. Associates tend to drive 5-10 year old beaters while Partners drive new BMWs and Range Rovers. Also, Penny is a weak leader. From what I've seen and heard, she couldn't make a decision to save her life. I am not inspired when I see her speak. Lastly, the work is awful. I'm working on a project that I know will be cancelled next year because it is adding no value to anyone's life, except the Partner who wanted it in the first place.