EDWARD JONES

DESCRIPTION: The firm’s nearly 15,000 financial advisers work directly with more than 7 million people to understand their clients’ personal goals — from college savings to retirement — and create long-term investment solutions that emphasize a wellbalanced portfolio and a buy-and-hold strategy. Edward Jones embraces the importance of building long-term, face-to-face relationships with clients, helping them to understand and make sense of the investment options available today. N.M. EMPLOYEES: 158 N.M. LOCATIONS: 73 TOP WORKPLACES: Five consecutive years FROM THE COMPANY: As a firm owned by associates, we are all in this together. There are no competing interests because everyone puts clients first. Veterans train and mentor lessexperienced financial advisers to open new branches nearby. ... We are family friendly. The flexibility to accommodate family matters is built into our twoperson branches . ... Caring is part of our culture and leaders are authorized to do the right thing to help associates navigate personal difficulties, whether that means extra time off, special pay arrangements, a loan, a health-benefits exception or preventive programs to head off a crisis. FROM THE EMPLOYEES: “Edward Jones gives me the training I need to succeed at what I do. I’m treated with respect and dignity by both the leadership and by my peers, and I know that I’m genuinely valued as an employee. I love that Edward Jones communicates its business philosophy and vision to all employees. And most importantly, I love that our culture of putting our clients’ interests first is more than just words on a page; it’s evident in our daily operations and how we do business with each and every client.” “I enjoy working with the clients to establish and work toward their long-term financial goals.”