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 49 reviews)); "Great benefit package and offers 401K advisory services for its employees via Vanguard." ((in 45 reviews)); "Great culture and always innovating." ((in 40 reviews)); "The work life balance is good" ((in 32 reviews)); "Decent pay and 20 paid days off in addition to market holidays." ((in 24 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 18 reviews)); "Stuck with a bad manager for a while before they were finally fired." ((in 15 reviews)); "Upper management is clueless." ((in 9 reviews)); "In addition, there’s frequently mass layoffs, which brings morale and productivity down." ((in 6 reviews)); "For being a financial services company that preaches retirement savings, the 401k match is average." ((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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5.0

Dec 2, 2025

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Anonymous employee

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Remote work from home office

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Changes in upper management occur

Edelman Financial Engines Response

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re glad to hear you value the flexibility of our remote work environment and have had a positive overall experience. We recognize that leadership changes can bring uncertainty, and we appreciate your perspective as we continue working to maintain stability and clear communication. Thank you for being part of the team and taking the time to share your review.

5.0

Sep 4, 2025

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Staff backend engineer

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Good work life balance for all

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Not a brand name so

Edelman Financial Engines Response

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re pleased to hear you value the strong work‑life balance and overall experience at Edelman Financial Engines. We also appreciate your perspective on brand awareness and hiring approach, and value thoughtful input like this as we continue to grow and evolve. Thank you for your continued contributions and for taking the time to leave a review.

5.0

Jul 16, 2025

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Service desk technician

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CEO approval

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Work-life balance Hybrid work environment Recognition of hard workers

Cons

Stuck with a bad manager for a while before they were finally fired.

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Jobs at Edelman Financial Engines

Outbound Investment Advisor

Creative Director, Copy (Remote)

Financial Consultant - Client Growth & Retention

Inbound Investment Advisor

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