Edward Jones Earns Spot on 2026 Fortune® 100 Best Companies to Work For®

This recognition reflects the experiences of Edward Jones' 55,000 associates and the firm's investment in a workplace culture designed to support growth, well-being, meaningful impact and purpose.

ST. LOUIS, April 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Edward Jones has ranked No. 21 on the 2026 Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work^® list by Great Place To Work^® and Fortune^® Magazine, an accolade that places the firm among the top workplaces in the country and reinforces its long-standing focus on people, purpose, and growth. This recognition reflects what Edward Jones associates themselves report: a workplace grounded in trust, fairness and care, where people feel respected, supported and able to make a meaningful impact.

Compiled annually by Great Place To Work® and Fortune® Magazine, rankings are determined largely through employee surveys measuring how people experience their workplace. The feedback evaluates key factors such as trust in leadership, opportunities for career development, wellbeing, and overall sense of purpose within the organization. For Edward Jones, the recognition reflects the firm's commitment to helping associates grow at every stage of their careers.

What Makes Edward Jones a Great Place to Work?

Edward Jones' workplace culture supports more than 55,000 associates across North America in a wide range of roles, from financial advisors and practice teams to home office professionals and technology specialists. Built on a relationship-based model, the firm offers opportunities for continuous growth and on-the-job learning, alongside comprehensive benefits and a people-first culture grounded in purpose and inclusion. At Edward Jones, people grow their practice and expertise over time and stay because that growth enables real, lasting impact for clients, colleagues, and communities.

"This recognition is especially meaningful because it reflects the voices and experiences of our associates," said Suzan McDaniel, Chief Human Resources Officer at Edward Jones. "Earning an even stronger position on this year's list reinforces that our continued investments in growth, wellbeing and purpose are resonating. We remain focused on creating an environment where people feel supported, empowered and proud of the impact they make for clients, colleagues and communities."

How does Edward Jones invest in the growth and development of associates?

Edward Jones invests in the ongoing growth and development of its associates through continuous training, leadership development and opportunities to earn advanced professional designations, including:

• Financial Paraplanner Qualified Professional® Designees – Financial Paraplanner Qualified Professional® (FPQP®) designees are client support professionals trained in financial planning concepts and client service. By strengthening their knowledge and skills, the firm's industry-leading number of FPQP® designees help enhance the client experience and support financial advisors in delivering more comprehensive, personalized guidance.
  
  
• Better Together Summits – These annual and regional conferences are designed to foster connection and collaboration for financial advisors and associates by sharing best practices and discussing leadership and community impact. The summits highlight firm culture, inclusion, and strategies to enhance client service, with over 10,000 associates participating in 2025.

Support for associates extends beyond the workplace through a comprehensive and evolving employee experience. Edward Jones continues to enhance its benefits offering, including lower-cost pharmacy options and expanded voluntary benefits such as pet insurance, identity protection and legal services. The firm also provides support for associates through:

• The Disaster Relief Fund – Edward Jones' Disaster Relief Fund provides financial assistance and resources to associates affected by unexpected events, helping them navigate recovery during times of need. In 2025, the firm activated the fund to support colleagues impacted by severe storms, reinforcing its commitment to supporting associates both personally and professionally.
  
  
• Business Resource Groups – Edward Jones currently has 12 associate-led, firmwide communities that foster connection, inclusion and professional development across the organization. Representing approximately 6,300 associates, these groups create opportunities to build relationships, share perspectives and strengthen cultural understanding while supporting the firm's ability to better serve clients.

Edward Jones is also expanding how associates serve clients through new tools, technology, and services. Driven in part by investments through Edward Jones Ventures, these innovations are unlocking more effective ways of working across the firm, including enhanced financial planning platforms, integrated client insights, and tools that help practice teams respond to increasingly complex financial needs and deliver more comprehensive advice.

For more information about the available roles at Edward Jones, please visit https://careers.edwardjones.com/.

About the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For®
To select the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For, Great Place To Work® analyzed survey responses of over 500,000 employees who work for Great Place to Work Certified companies with at least 1,000 workers. The survey contained 60 employee experience questions. Companies also submitted essays about their workplace benefits and employee support programs. Read the full methodology.

About Great Place To Work®
Great Place To Work^® is a global leader in workplace culture, helping organizations create a consistently and overwhelmingly positive employee experience. The company offers recognition and tools to help leaders and organizations elevate their employer brands, capture and understand employee experiences, build cultures that retain talent, and unlock the potential of every employee.

About Fortune
Fortune is a global media organization dedicated to helping its readers, viewers, and attendees succeed big in business through unrivaled access and best-in-class storytelling.

About Edward Jones
Edward Jones is a leading financial services firm which operates throughout North America in the U.S. and Canada. The firm's more than 20,000 financial advisors ("FA") serve more than 9 million clients with a total of $2.5 trillion in client assets under care as of December 31, 2025. Edward Jones' purpose is to partner for positive impact to improve the lives of its clients and colleagues, and together, better our communities and society. Through the dedication of the firm's approximately 55,000 associates and our branch presence in 68% of U.S. counties and all Canadian provinces, Edward Jones is committed to helping improve the financial fulfillment for tens of millions of long-term investors across North America by providing comprehensive, personalized planning and professional advice.

Disclosure: 2025 Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For, published April 2025, research by Great Places to Work, data as of July 2024. Compensation provided for using, not obtaining, the rating.

FAQs

What recognition did Edward Jones receive in 2026?

Edward Jones was named one of the 2026 Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For®, an annual ranking published by Great Place To Work® and Fortune® Magazine

Edward Jones ranked No. 1 in Advised Investor Satisfaction in the JD Power 2026 U.S. Investor Satisfaction Study.

JD Power 2026 U.S. Full Service Investor Satisfaction Study among Wealth Management Firms for Advised Investor Satisfaction, published March 2026, data as of January 2026. Compensation provided for using, not obtaining, the ranking. For JD Power 2026 award information, visit jdpower.com/awards.

How is the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list determined?

The list is based primarily on the Great Place To Work® Trust Index™ survey, which captures employee feedback on trust, leadership, career growth, wellbeing, and workplace culture.

Why was Edward Jones selected for this honor?

Edward Jones associates consistently highlight the firm's people‑first culture, strong development opportunities, inclusive environment, and shared sense of purpose.

How does Edward Jones support associate growth and development?

The firm invests in continuous training, leadership development, and professional designations, including supporting one of the industry's largest groups of Financial Paraplanner Qualified Professional® (FPQP®) designees.

What programs help Edward Jones associates feel connected?

Initiatives such as Better Together Summits and 12 Business Resource Groups foster collaboration, community and belonging across the firm.

Better Together Summits – Better Together Summits bring Edward Jones associates together across roles, regions and markets to share ideas, build skills and strengthen connections. Featuring speakers, panels and networking opportunities, these firmwide events are designed to foster collaboration and enhance the client experience.

Business Resource Groups – Edward Jones' Business Resource Groups are associate-led, firmwide communities that foster connection, inclusion and professional development across the organization. Open to all associates, these groups create opportunities to build relationships, share perspectives and strengthen cultural understanding while supporting the firm's ability to better serve clients.

What benefits and support does Edward Jones provide?

Edward Jones provides a comprehensive and evolving benefits experience, including enhanced healthcare options, lower-cost pharmacy benefits and expanded voluntary coverage such as pet insurance, identity protection and legal services. The firm also offers well-being resources and support during critical life moments, including assistance through its Disaster Relief Fund, which was activated in 2025 to support associates impacted by severe storms.

Disaster Relief Fund – Edward Jones' Disaster Relief Fund provides financial assistance and resources to associates affected by unexpected events, helping them navigate recovery during times of need. In 2025, the firm activated the fund to support colleagues impacted by severe storms, reinforcing its commitment to supporting associates both personally and professionally.

How is Edward Jones using technology to enhance the client and associate experience?

Edward Jones continues to advance its tools and platforms such as enhanced financial planning technology and integrated client insights to help associates deliver more comprehensive and effective guidance.

How does this recognition align with Edward Jones' purpose?

The award reflects the firm's long-standing commitment to investing in its people, strengthening its culture and creating an environment where associates can grow, build meaningful careers and make a lasting impact for clients, colleagues and communities. Through ongoing investments in development, benefits and the associate experience, Edward Jones continues to foster a workplace where people feel supported, connected and empowered to do their best work.

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