Edward Jones Employee Job Reviews in the United States
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On average, employees at Edward Jones give their company a 3.7 rating out of 5.0 - which is 5% lower than the average rating for all companies on CareerBliss. The happiest Edward Jones employees are Investment Representatives submitting an average rating of 4.2 and Office Administrators with a rating of 3.8.
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What do you like about working at Edward Jones?
"I liked the challenge that every day brought, opening new accounts, and training others to become successful financial advisors."
"Good place to work but little job security."
What do you like about working at Edward Jones?
"I liked building a business and being able to be my own boss."
What don't you like about working at Edward Jones?
"Infrastructure did not provide enough support."
What suggestions do you have for management?
"Place new advisors in an office as soon as possible."
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"Did not enjoy working for them."
What do you like about working at Edward Jones?
"The financial side of the business. The investing help was great."
Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?
"Be prepaired to knock on alot of doors."
What don't you like about working at Edward Jones?
"They expect more than what can be expected from new hires. Most cannot succeed!"
What suggestions do you have for management?
"Better training."
"This is a job job for someone who has no personal life, wants to work 12+ hours per day, and expects not to take a vacation for about three years."
What do you like about working at Edward Jones?
"Work your own schedule."
What don't you like about working at Edward Jones?
"Working from home, I need a work life balance."
What suggestions do you have for management?
"Have employees that are just starting out work from someone's office or provide one for them."
What do you like about working at Edward Jones?
"I liked the opportunity to learn a sales process in the Financial Industry."
Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?
"Unless you already have a book of business and are comfortable working out of your own home for the next two years, do not apply."
What don't you like about working at Edward Jones?
"I did not like being told that I would have an office built in six months and then after I was hired I was told it would take two years and I would have to work out of my home."
What suggestions do you have for management?
"Management is located out of St. Louis, MO, but, there are mentors that can help guide you along your way in your career. One suggestion for management would be to listen to its employees."
"My experience at Edward Jones was not at all satisfactory."
What do you like about working at Edward Jones?
"The job was definitely fun. I was in charge of the marketing and had the opportunity to meet some great individuals. I also gained a lot of knowledge in regards to investments, profit sharing, 401k, annuities, etc."
Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?
"I think Edward Jones is a great company but the office that I was specifically working at did not take the time to train nor did they pay attention to any of my needs. Instead, they placed me under a Sr. BOA that was power hungry and felt threatened by what I could offer. Beware."
What don't you like about working at Edward Jones?
"I reported directly to a Sr. BOA and she felt threatened by me for the most part. She kept me from moving forward because of her own insecurities."
What suggestions do you have for management?
"Take a moment to evaluate the kind of Sr. BOAs you have in place and really pay attention to the needs of the BOAs that are joining Edward Jones for the first time and are trying to learn as much as possible."
"Edward Jones in Orlando is not what Edward Jones claims to be, I had a problem with a senior advisor stealing from me and negatively affecting my performance"
What do you like about working at Edward Jones?
"The autonomy was good."
Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?
"Be prepared to watch your back."
What don't you like about working at Edward Jones?
"I disliked the environment."
What suggestions do you have for management?
"Just do what you claim!"
"This was the worst job ever!"
What do you like about working at Edward Jones?
"Ample time to look for other jobs."
Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?
"DO NOT interview with this company unless you have no other options. If you do interview, you will be hired."
What don't you like about working at Edward Jones?
"Medical benefit is awful. Unresponsive to assistance. Nothing more than a PonzI scheme. FA must become a LTD partner. Must have so many FA's to become LTD partner. Must have so many LTD partners to become Gen Partner and finally make decent money."
What suggestions do you have for management?
"Actually follow up on things that are promised. Be more upfront about the compensation during interviews."
"It was a contracted position but well worth the experience and knowledge I gained from there."
What do you like about working at Edward Jones?
"I like the atmosphere and the knowledge of how the financial stock market works."
Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?
"Be honest and complete the jobs given to you."
What don't you like about working at Edward Jones?
"I hated that it was only contracted and it had to end."
"DON'T DO IT, UNLESS YOU ARE A BORN SALESPERSON."
What do you like about working at Edward Jones?
"Managing my own business!"
Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?
"The interviews are easy. It's just a bunch of dorks who want to tell you how much money they make."
What don't you like about working at Edward Jones?
"Everything else, but mostly the hype about being a family. I drank the Kool Aid and thought that they cared whether I was successful. When I needed help I was told to churn accounts to make my numbers. Then had a $32MM business ripped from me, even though I grew my assets under care 25% the previous three months. I just could not get people to move off their assets to make the sales numbers."
What suggestions do you have for management?
"When I requested a discussion with the Senior level person, the 26 year old, who had never been in the field told me that was not possible. I also asked about taking my experience and moving to the home office and she told me that I had to line up and apply just like any ol' candidate. I was treated very poorly and my U4 report was harshly worded, and inaccurate."
"An interesting experience."
What do you like about working at Edward Jones?
"I like the type of work. It's challenging, and working with the clients is a wonderful experience."
Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?
"If possible, try to get into an established office."
What don't you like about working at Edward Jones?
"New BOAs in new offices don't get enough hands-on experience."
What suggestions do you have for management?
"Have mandatory training for new BOAs in newly established offices - maybe a month or more total days - so that the BOA isn't totally at the FA's mercy."
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Is Edward Jones a good company to work for?
Edward Jones has an overall rating of 3.7 Average Rating out of 5, based on over 40 Edward Jones Review Ratings left anonymously by Edward Jones employees, which is 5% lower than the average rating for all companies on CareerBliss. 88% of employees would recommend working at Edward Jones.
Does Edward Jones pay their employees well?
Edward Jones employees earn $41,000 annually on average, or $20 per hour, which is 38% lower than the national salary average of $66,000 per year. 21 Edward Jones employees have shared their salaries on CareerBliss. Find Edward Jones Salaries by Job Title.
How satisfied are employees working at Edward Jones?
88% of employees would recommend working at Edward Jones with the overall rating of 3.7 out of 5. Employees also rated Edward Jones 3.7 out of 5 for Company Culture, 3.5 for Rewards You Receive, 3.4 for Growth Opportunities and 3.7 for support you get.
What is the highest paying job at Edward Jones?
According to our data, the highest paying job at Edward Jones is a Department Leader at $130,000 annually. Browse Edward Jones Salaries by Job Profile.
What is the lowest paying job at Edward Jones?
According to our data, the lowest paying job at Edward Jones is a Investment Analyst at $12,000 annually. Browse Edward Jones Salaries by Job Profile.
What are the pros and cons of working at Edward Jones?
According to reviews on CareerBliss, employees commonly rated the pros of working at Edward Jones to be Company Culture, Growth Opportunities, People You Work With and Person You Work For, and no cons.
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