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      A Great Opportunity To Get Licensed - Client Service Associate Edelman Financial Engines Employee Review

      1.0
      Jul 16, 2012
      Client service associate
      Recommend
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      Pros

      -15 days Paid time off, 401k match 30% match on the first 10% employee contribution -Great work life balance (if you're paired with a respectful/courteous financial planner) -Firm offers you the opportunity to get licenses (series 6,7,63,65,66). Have to be licensed within one year anniversary (although I know people that are still at the firm without being licensed after 1 year) - Casual DressCode: No Suits/Ties required (unless for seminar events -Decent pay for a "secretary position" -Small firm, great training program for 2-4 weeks in Fairfax, VA

      Cons

      -Excessive Micromanagement by Client Service Managers/Supervisors run a big risk of ruining a truly great firm built by a great CEO (Ric Edelman) that truly wants to help the average investor -Something interesting I noticed, although its "Equal Opportunity Employer", Yet there is not a single Male individual in a supervisory/managerial role in the operations/client service department in the firm -"Open Door Policy" is promoted, however in reality anything that is said can and will be used against you even when the intention is for a positive change

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      5.0
      Jun 5, 2026
      Financial advisor
      Recommend
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      Pros

      Great firm if you are in to sales

      Cons

      Very high fee and the clients are not happy

      3.0
      Mar 2, 2026
      Inbound investment advisor
      Recommend
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      Pros

      Pros Edelman provides strong exposure to retirement planning conversations and a fast-paced environment that builds customer service and communication skills quickly. The training and structure help you learn processes, systems, and compliance expectations. You get repetition with real client scenarios, and some teammates are genuinely supportive and knowledgeable.

      Cons

      The job can feel like a constant sprint. Metrics and monitoring often outweigh judgment and quality, and performance management can feel punitive rather than developmental. Leadership quality varies widely; the experience can depend heavily on your direct manager. Turnover and burnout felt common in the teams I observed.

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      Edelman Financial Engines Response
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      Thank you for taking the time to share such detailed and balanced feedback. We’re glad to hear you found the training and early exposure to client conversations valuable, and that the structure helped build core skills. We also appreciate the candid perspective on workload, metrics, and leadership consistency. These are areas we continue to evaluate as we work to better balance performance expectations with sustainability, development, and a consistent management experience. Feedback like this is important in helping us strengthen how we support and coach our teams.
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