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 8% 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 (38) , 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 48 reviews)); "Benefits are great." ((in 43 reviews)); "Great culture and always innovating." ((in 38 reviews)); "Work life balance is good here" ((in 34 reviews)); "Decent pay and 20 paid days off in addition to market holidays." ((in 27 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 19 reviews)); "Stuck with a bad manager for a while before they were finally fired." ((in 15 reviews)); "Upper management is clueless." ((in 9 reviews)); "Layoffs are frequent." ((in 5 reviews)); "401k match is only 4%." ((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 Edelman Financial Engines locations have received the highest employee ratings?

Boston , Santa Clara , Overland Park , Fairfax

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3.3

48% would recommend to a friend

(482 total reviews)

Ralph Haberli

22% approve of CEO

44% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.9

Diversity & inclusion

3.7

Work/Life balance

3.3

Compensation and benefits

3.2

Culture & values

3.0

Career opportunities

2.8

Senior management

Edelman Financial Engines has an employee rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars, based on 482 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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482 reviews

4.0

Apr 22, 2026

Friendly environment, but lacks tech innovation and speed

Marketing specialist

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CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

people are super nice good workplace environment

Cons

things move a bit slow, not enough tech innovation

Edelman Financial Engines Response

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re glad to hear you value the friendly and supportive environment at Edelman Financial Engines. We also appreciate your candid input around technology innovation and speed, and this is an area we continue to invest in as we evolve and grow. Your feedback helps us identify where we can improve, and we appreciate your contributions as a member of the team.

4.0

Apr 15, 2026

Supportive company culture

Investment associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good company, very collegial and good input and management

Cons

Pay is a little less than I would like. You are paid hourly so youre taking calls for eight solid hours each day which can get exhausting

Edelman Financial Engines Response

Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We’re pleased to hear that you value our supportive, collegial culture and management team. We also appreciate your candid feedback regarding compensation and the demands of an hourly, client-facing role. These are important considerations, and we regularly review our practices to ensure we’re supporting our teams while meeting client needs. We’re grateful for your contributions and for taking the time to share your perspective.

2.0

Mar 17, 2026

No Real Raise

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

There are some other good people working there.

Cons

Poor management and training. Low opportunity for growth. Lots of turnover of employees and clients.

Edelman Financial Engines Response

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We appreciate your honesty and recognize the importance of strong management, effective training, and clear growth paths. While experiences can vary, we take feedback like this seriously and continue to focus on improving transparency, development opportunities, and how we support our teams. We’re grateful you took the time to share your perspective, and we value all feedback as we work to strengthen the employee experience.

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