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Edward Jones Named on the Top 100 Companies to Watch for Fully Remote Jobs in 2023 List

Edward Jones has been named No. 10 on the “Top 100 Companies to Watch for Fully Remote Jobs in 2023” list by Virtual Vocations.

The survey found that in the last year the number of remote job postings with Edward Jones increased by 45.6%. The firm has more than 1,600 permanent home-based associates across all 50 states.

Whether working in a branch office, the Home Office or from home, Edward Jones values the diverse perspectives and skills associates bring to its more than 8 million clients.

“Our approach to flexible ways of working reflects our culture as being a place of belonging whether working at home or at our corporate offices,” said Ben Schuster, department leader Talent Acquisition at Edward Jones.

Remote work opens the Edward Jones opportunity to a broader pool of candidates, advancing the firm’s purpose: To partner for positive impact to improve the lives of clients and colleagues, and together, better communities and society.

“When Edward Jones says they’re built to make a difference, they truly are,” said Maria Sparks, senior recruiter at Edward Jones. “Built to make a difference in the lives of our clients and built to make a difference in your everyday life providing flexibly through remote work for you to reach your professional and personal goals in one.”

Edward Jones offers an attractive, flexible work policy to permanent home-based associates and other part-time and contract remote workers. The firm supports remote work success not only through technology, but also through its Remote Connections Business Resource Group, which exists to foster connectedness and career growth throughout the firm.

The Companies to Watch for Fully Remote Jobs list is based on analysis of employers’ published fully remote job openings over the past 12 months. This is Virtual Vocations’ 7th annual report and in 2022 Edward Jones ranked no. 24.

Edward Jones has asked the million dollar question, which is a win for the business and the associate: where do you work best?

– Mariah Sparks, Senior Recruiter, Human Resources at Edward Jones

For more on how Edward Jones is creating a place of belonging, please see the fourth-annual Purpose, Inclusion and Citizenship Report, “Partnering for Positive Impact,” which showcases the firm’s year-end 2021 achievements and how it works to improve the lives of its clients and colleagues, and together, better its communities and society.

Top 100 Companies to Watch for Fully Remote Jobs in 2023, published January 2023, research by Virtual Vocations. Data as of December 2022.

Edward Jones Named One of the World’s Most Admired Companies by FORTUNE Magazine

February 15, 2023/in Awards & Accolades, In the News Optional /by Symphony Talent

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Edward Jones Named One of the World’s Most Admired Companies by FORTUNE Magazine

Financial services firm Edward Jones has been named to Fortune® magazine’s 2023 list of the World’s Most Admired Companies, a recognition of the most respected and reputable companies globally. The firm ranked No. 5 in the Securities/Asset Management industry category.

“As a firm, we are built on deep, trusted, personal relationships. Being named a Most Admired Company is a testament to the depth of these relationships among our 8 million clients, 50,000 associates and 3,000 communities where we serve,” said Kristin Johnson, Edward Jones Chief Transformation Officer. “At the heart of our relationships is a shared determination to grow our impact and to live in harmony with our firm’s purpose: to partner for positive impact to improve the lives of our clients and colleagues, and together, better our communities and society.”

Positive impact manifests in a multitude of forms. During the past three years, financial advisors have guided clients to navigate market volatility and uncertainty with confidence, and as the opportunity arose, the firm added 725 new branches to serve additional clients in local communities. Beyond its work with clients, the Edward Jones Financial Fitness in-person and online education programs have helped nearly 450,000 learners increase their financial literacy since 2020.

“As a firm, we are built on deep, trusted, personal relationships. Being named a Most Admired Company is a testament to the depth of these relationships among our 8 million clients, 50,000 associates and 3,000 communities where we serve.

-Kristin Johnson, Edward Jones Chief Transformation Officer

For associates, the firm encourages participation in the Day of Caring, a paid day off to volunteer for an organization of their choosing — with nearly 58,000 hours donated in 2022. The firm’s generous parental leave policy, comprehensive wellness program, flexible work policies, financial education resources and profit-sharing program contribute to associates’ sense of physical and financial well-being.

The firm’s impact to the community is significant, as well. The firm has raised $35.7 million since 2016 (against a goal of $50 million by 2025) for the Alzheimer’s Association, in its fight to end Alzheimer’s disease. Through a partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation, 11,000 trees were planted in U.S. cities and through reforestation projects in 2022. More than $33.5 million in corporate, Edward Jones foundation and associate giving contributed to 318 organizations around the U.S.

In 2022, Edward Jones began accelerating its journey and aspiration to serve clients more completely through deep personal relationships and comprehensive planning and advice. The firm believes it has an opportunity to serve 40 million families in North America — relationships that go beyond traditional investment advice to an experience that enables its clients to achieve financially what is most important to them.

To create the ranking of Most Admired Companies, Fortune® magazine and research partner Korn Ferry began with the 1,000 largest U.S. companies by revenue plus foreign companies listed in Fortune’s® Global 500 database. Using nine criteria, ranging from investment value to social responsibility, they whittled down to the highest-revenue companies in each industry, a total of 645 companies (453 U.S.-based and 192 based elsewhere) across 52 industries. A survey of 15,000 senior executives, outside directors and industry analysts determined the top-rated companies from that pool of 645. The final list was announced in February 2023.

2023 Fortune® World’s Most Admired Companies list, published February 2023, in partnership with Korn Ferry, data as of November 2022. Compensation provided for using, not obtaining, the rating.

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Edward Jones Recognized for Exceptional Training Program

February 14, 2023/in Awards & Accolades, The Financial Advisor Opportunity Optional /by Symphony Talent

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Edward Jones Recognized for Exceptional Training Program

For the 23rd consecutive year, Edward Jones has been recognized as a top training company, having been named to the 2023 Training APEX awards list by Training magazine. The award recognizes organizations worldwide that have the most successful learning and development programs. Edward Jones ranked No.14, up 10 spots from last year.

Additionally, Edward Jones was recognized with a Best Practice Award for the firm’s JonesSpark program, an internal crowdsourcing tool to engage associates firmwide to help generate ideas and prioritize solutions to complex challenges.

“We are intentional about investing in the learning, development and growth of our 50,000 associates,” said Suzan McDaniel, Edward Jones Chief Human Resources Officer. “From mentorship and job shadow programs to new learning platforms that help associates build life skills, our training helps all associates unleash their full potential and serve our 8 million clients – helping them achieve financially what is most important to them.”

The Training APEX award evaluation process considers the success of a company’s overall training approach. Award criteria include training program and scope, budget, tuition reimbursement, infrastructure and delivery, evaluation and human resources.

Edward Jones’ innovative training programs this year include:

Coaching Into Action – a coaching program for financial advisors to build business plans that help them better serve their clients and communities
Inclusion Business Coaching – a four-week accredited diversity coaching course that helps retain and develop diverse and women financial advisors
Save Yourself a Call – a training program that helps branch teams build knowledge in advance of year-end Required Minimum Distributions that clients must take from their IRA accounts and cuts down on call volume into the service center at peak times
Allyship for All – three one-hour workshops to appreciate the value and advantages of being an ally, recognize challenges others face and practice advocating for others
Unconscious Bias – a four-week course to help identify bias and recognize its impact, explore ways to face bias with courage and create a space where everyone is respected, included and valued

Company rankings for the Training APEX award were announced Feb. 13 at an awards gala during the 2023 Training Conference & Expo in Orlando, Fla.

2023 Training Magazine Training Apex Award, published February 2023, data as of September 2022, an application fee was required for consideration.

Edward Jones Named to the 2022 Best Workplaces for Women List by Great Place to Work® and Fortune® Magazine

September 27, 2022/in Awards & Accolades Optional /by Symphony Talent

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Edward Jones named to the 2022 Best Workplaces for Women List by Great Place to Work® and Fortune® magazine

Edward Jones has been named to the 2022 “Best Workplaces for Women” list by Great Place to Work® and Fortune magazine, ranking No. 45.

The survey found 91% of Edward Jones’ associates said the firm is a great place to work. This number is 34% higher than the average U.S. company. Rooted in its purpose – the firm partners for positive impact to improve the lives of its clients and colleagues, and together, better communities and society.

“At Edward Jones, we know progress depends on our collective hard work and everyday actions to work together toward true equity,” said Jennifer Kingston, Head of Enterprise Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI).

Best Workplaces for Women is highly competitive and the award is based on analysis of survey responses from more than 640,000 women across the U.S.

The Great Place to Work award selects winners based on how fairly women say they’re treated at their workplace. The survey measures the differences in women’s survey responses with those of their peers and assesses the impact of demographics and roles on the quality and consistency of women’s experiences.

“This year, we renewed our five-point commitment to positively impact opportunities for women and people of color,” said Kingston. “We are focused on advancing equitable hiring, training, promotional practices and policies to progress toward greater diverse representation.”

Edward Jones has committed to the following human capital aspirations in the U.S. and Canada by the end of 2025:

20% people of color and 50% women among leaders in the firm’s U.S. and Canada headquarters
15% people of color and 40% women among U.S. and Canadian home office general partners
15% people of color and 30% women among U.S. and Canadian financial advisors

For more on how Edward Jones is creating a place of belonging for all, please see the fourth-annual Purpose, Inclusion and Citizenship Report, “Partnering for Positive Impact,” which showcases the firm’s year-end 2021 progress and achievements.

The Best Workplaces for Women, announced in September 2022 and based on data as of August 2021 is one of a series of rankings by Great Place to Work and Fortune (compensation provided for using, not obtaining the Best Workplaces for Women ranking). In 2022, Edward Jones also ranked No. 35 on the 100 Best Companies to Work For list, and No. 3 on the 100 Best Workplaces for Millennials list. Additionally, the firm was named as one of the 2022 World’s Most Admired Companies. (Sources: 100 Best Companies announced April 2022, data as of August 2021; Millennials announced July 2022, data as of March 2022; Most Admired in partnership with Korn Ferry, announced February 2022, data as of November 2021).

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2022 Fortune Best Workplaces for Women, published September 2022, research by Great Places to Work, data as of August 2021. Compensation provided for using, not obtaining, the rating.

Edward Jones Named one of the Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance

September 21, 2022/in Awards & Accolades, Experienced Financial Advisor Optional /by Symphony Talent

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Edward Jones Named on the 2022 Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance List by Great Place to Work® and Fortune® magazine

Edward Jones has been named on the “Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance” list by Great Place to Work® and Fortune magazine.

The survey found that 91% of Edward Jones associates said Edward Jones is a great place to work. This number is 34% higher than the average U.S. company. For 100 years, Edward Jones has been a place where individuals and their contributions are valued and respected. A reflection of its shared values and purpose, the firm is proud of this recognition.

“To make a meaningful difference for our clients, colleagues and communities, we focus on being human-centered and purpose-driven, both of which contribute to making Edward Jones a great place to work,” said Kristin Johnson, Edward Jones Chief Transformation and Human Resources Officer.

The Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance is highly competitive and the award is based on analysis of survey responses from more than 176,000 employees across the U.S.

The Great Place to Work award also selects winners based on how fairly employees are treated. Companies are assessed on how well they are creating a great employee experience that cuts across race, gender, age, disability status or any aspect of who employees are or what their role is.

“Edward Jones is a place of belonging, a place where we come together to help people achieve what matters most.”

-Jennifer Kingston, Head of Enterprise Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI)

“This year, we renewed our five-point commitment to address racism and positively impact opportunities for people of color, we are diligently focused on continuing to make progress toward our diverse representation goals among our financial advisors and firm leadership by 2025, said Jennifer Kingston, Head of Enterprise Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI).”

For more on how Edward Jones is creating a place of belonging, please see the fourth-annual Purpose, Inclusion and Citizenship Report, “Partnering for Positive Impact,” which showcases the firm’s year-end 2021 achievements and how it works to improve the lives of its clients and colleagues, and together, better its communities and society.

The Best Workplaces for Financial Services & Insurance, announced in September 2022 and based on data as of August 2021, is one of a series of rankings by Great Place to Work and Fortune. In 2022, Edward Jones also ranked No. 35 on the 100 Best Companies to Work For list, the firm’s 23rd year on the list, and No. 3 on the 100 Best Workplaces for Millennials list. Additionally, the firm was named as one of the 2022 World’s Most Admired Companies. (Sources: 100 Best Companies announced April 2022, data as of August 2021; Millennials announced July 2022, data as of March 2022; Most Admired in partnership with Korn Ferry, announced February 2022, data as of November 2021).

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2022 Fortune Best Workplaces in Financial Services and Insurance, published Fortune September 2022, research by Great Places to Work, data as of August 2021. Compensation provided for using, not obtaining, the rating.

Edward Jones Named on Companies That Care List

August 31, 2022/in Awards & Accolades Optional /by Symphony Talent

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Edward Jones Named on Companies That Care List

Edward Jones has been named one of the 100 Companies That Care, ranking No. 37 overall on the Great Place to Work® and People magazine list (published August 2022).

The ranking is a positive reflection of Edward Jones’ commitment to purpose — to partner for positive impact to improve the lives of clients and colleagues, and together, better our communities and society. Shared purpose is one of many ways Edward Jones builds a great workplace, and associates agree: the data as of August 2021, showed that 91% of Edward Jones associates said it is a great place to work compared to 57% of employees at a typical U.S.-based company.

Edward Jones aims to create a unique culture of caring, where clients come first and associates support one another through coaching and collaboration.

“Our culture of support is so deep that it can be difficult to explain,” said Edward Jones Financial Advisor Mike Fessler. “This is a place where people care about you and care about your success.”

Great Place to Work based its ranking on a data-driven methodology applied to a confidential survey of more than 1 million respondents who work at Great Place to Work—certified organizations. Survey statements collectively described a great associate experience, defined as high levels of trust, respect, credibility, fairness, pride and camaraderie. Responses were compared across generations.

This is a place where people care about you.

-Mike Fessler, Edward Jones Financial Advisor

You can view our third-annual Purpose, Inclusion and Citizenship Report, “Partnering for positive impact,” which showcases the firm’s year-end 2021 achievements and how it works to improve the lives of its clients and colleagues, and together, better its communities and society. In 2021, the firm furthered a place of belonging for its associates and advanced its diverse representation goals, educated more than 175,000 individuals through its Financial Fitness program and donated more than $26 million to 259 organizations through corporate, Edward Jones Foundation and philanthropic giving.

Celebrating its centennial in 2022, Edward Jones is committed to making the firm an even better place to work through investments and enhancements in professional development, productivity resources and expanded flexibility opportunities.

In 2022, Edward Jones also was named among the Fortune® 100 Best Companies to Work For by Fortune® magazine and Great Place to Work, the firm’s 23rd year on the list and ranking No. 35 this year (announced in April 2022; data as of August 2021). Fortune® magazine also recognized Edward Jones as one of the 2022 World’s Most Admired Companies, in partnership with Korn Ferry (announced in February 2022; data as of November 2021).

Great Place to Work measures the differences in survey responses across demographic groups and roles within each organization to assess the quality and consistency of employees’ experiences being cared for and caring for their communities.  Survey data analysis, company-provided data points and essay evaluation results are factored into a combined score to compare and rank companies on how their workplaces have made a difference in employees’ lives and in the broader community. Many companies survey every employee, far surpassing the minimum threshold of 5,000. Rankings also reflect the generosity of each organization’s benefits, philanthropic and community support, with particular focus on activities occurring in the last year.

Source: People.com announced August 2022; data as of August 2021 by Great Places to Work.
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2022 People Companies Who Care, published August 2022, Great Places to Work, data as of August 2021. Compensation provided for using, not obtaining, the rating.

Edward Jones Named a Top Workplace for Millennials

July 21, 2022/in Awards & Accolades Optional /by Symphony Talent

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Edward Jones Named a Top Workplace for Millennials

Edward Jones has been ranked No. 3 among the 100 Best Large Workplaces for Millennials in 2022 by Great Place to Work® and Fortune® magazine list (published July 2022). The firm was the highest-ranking financial services firm on the list of 100 large companies.

The survey reinforced the importance millennials place on having purpose in their work. The data as of March 15, 2022, showed that purpose represents the biggest gap between millennials and older generations. With our purpose — to partner for positive impact, to improve the lives of our clients and colleagues, and together, better our communities and society – as Edward Jones’ North Star, the firm is especially proud to be ranked on this list.

Edward Jones Financial Advisor and millennial, Alyssa Jennings, agreed with the survey findings on priorities for millennials. “Partnering with clients to help them achieve what is financially most important to them is one of many ways we live out our purpose every day,” said Jennings. “Our shared purpose enables each of us to make a meaningful impact.”

Great Place to Work based its ranking on a data-driven methodology applied to a confidential survey of more than 1 million respondents who work at Great Place to Work-certified organizations. Survey statements collectively described a great associate experience, defined as high levels of trust, respect, credibility, fairness, pride and camaraderie. Responses were compared across generations.

“Our shared purpose enables each of us to make a meaningful impact.”

-Alyssa Jennings, Edward Jones Financial Advisor

You can view our fourth-annual Purpose, Inclusion and Citizenship Report, “Partnering for Positive Impact,” which showcases the firm’s year-end 2021 achievements and how it works to improve the lives of its clients and colleagues, and together, better its communities and society. In 2021, the firm furthered a place of belonging for its associates and advanced its diverse representation goals, educated more than 175,000 individuals through its Financial Fitness program and donated more than $26 million to 259 organizations through corporate, Edward Jones Foundation and philanthropic giving.

Celebrating its Centennial in 2022, Edward Jones is committed to making the firm an even better place to work through investments and enhancements in professional development, productivity resources and expanded flexibility opportunities.

In 2022, Edward Jones also was named among the Fortune® 100 Best Companies to Work For by Fortune® magazine and Great Place to Work, the firm’s 23rd year on the list and ranking No. 35 this year (announced in April 2022; data as of August 2021). Fortune® magazine also recognized Edward Jones as one of the 2022 World’s Most Admired Companies, in partnership with Korn Ferry (announced in February 2022; data as of November 2021).

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100 Best Workplaces for Millennials in 2022, published Fortune July 2022, Great Places to Work data as of March 2022. Compensation provided for using, not obtaining, the rating.

Edward Jones Among Fortune 500 for 10th Consecutive Year

May 25, 2022/in Awards & Accolades Optional /by Symphony Talent

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Edward Jones Among Fortune 500 for 10th Consecutive Year

For the 10th consecutive year, financial services firm Edward Jones appears on the Fortune 500 list, which ranks the largest U.S. companies by revenue.

Edward Jones ranks No. 303, with more than $12.3 billion in net revenue in 2021, an increase of 22 percent over 2020.

“We recognize the incredible sense of responsibility we have as a Fortune 500 firm with branch presence in 68 percent of the counties in America,” says Edward Jones Managing Partner Penny Pennington. “Our differentiation is not in being large, but being hyperlocal with the privilege of having trusted, personal relationships with our clients and their families and making a difference in our communities. That human-centered approach is what has set Edward Jones apart for 100 years and what drives our nearly 19,000 financial advisors and branch teams every day.”

Founded in 1922, Edward Jones is now in its Centennial Year. Having achieved tremendous growth of impact over the past century, including increasing its branch office network by 1,400% since 1986, Edward Jones remains dedicated to continuing its extraordinary level of serving individual investors and business owners in a human-centered and complete way – helping clients put their purpose into action and achieve financially what is most important to them and their families.

The fourth-annual Edward Jones Purpose, Inclusion and Citizenship Report, “Partnering for Positive Impact” showcases the firm’s 2021 year-ended achievements and its focus on Purpose in Action: Investing in Impact. The recently released report details meaningful progress Edward Jones has made in three important areas: Partnering for Lasting Financial Strength, Promoting Healthier Futures and Advancing Inclusive Growth.

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Fortune 500, published May 2022, data as of December 2021. Compensation provided for using, not obtaining, the rating.

23 Years on the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For List

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23 Years on the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® List

For the 23rd time, Edward Jones has earned a spot on the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® ranking by Great Place to Work® and Fortune magazine. Edward Jones ranked No. 35 on the prestigious 2022 list.

We’re extremely proud of this recognition. As a purpose driven, human-centered firm, our key focus is understanding what our colleagues truly value so that we sustain a place of belonging where we welcome, respect and value different ideas. Now in our Centennial year, we are even more intentional about communicating the core principles on which our firm was founded,” said Kristin Johnson, Chief Transformation and Human Resources Officer. “True to our purpose of partnering for positive impact, we are focused on our associate and leader behaviors that support the five culture mindsets of Leadership, Place of Belonging, Continuous Learning, Effective Decision Making, and Growing our Impact that will carry us forward into our next 100 years.”

The Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For award is based on responses from more than 4.5 million current U.S. employees working at Great Place to Work-Certified^TM organizations. Survey statements collectively describe a great associate experience, defined as high levels of trust, respect, credibility, fairness, pride and camaraderie. Additionally, Great Place to Work measured the differences in survey responses across demographic groups and roles within each organization to ensure that the company is creating a great workplace for all.

“We are focused on our associate and leader behaviors that support the five culture mindsets of Leadership, Place of Belonging, Continuous Learning, Effective Decision Making, and Growing our Impact that will carry us forward into our next 100 years.”

-Kristin Johnson, Chief Transformation and Human Resources Officer

Edward Jones recently released its fourth-annual Purpose, Inclusion and Citizenship Report, “Partnering for Positive Impact.” The report showcases the firm’s year-end 2021 achievements and how it works together to improve the lives of its clients and colleagues, and together, better its communities and society. In 2021, the firm furthered a place of belonging for its associates and advanced its diverse representation goals, educated more than 175,000 individuals through its Financial Fitness program and donated more than $26 million to 259 organizations through corporate, Edward Jones Foundation and philanthropic giving.

In 2022, Edward Jones also was named to Fortune magazine’s 2022 list of the World’s Most Admired Companies and, in 2021, was ranked as a Best Workplace in the Financial Services and Insurance Industry. “Best Companies’ leadership has never been more necessary,” said Michael C. Bush, CEO of Great Place to Work®. “As workers struggle with the Great Resignation, burnout and covid disruptions, these exceptional companies offer workplace experiences as strong as prior to the pandemic. These companies get that ‘place’ is wherever their employees are sitting or standing, and they are committed to make that place equitable, safe and productive. Their commitment to genuinely care for their people through trust, inclusion, purpose and meaningful flexibility for life circumstances goes beyond surface-level perks and is a model for the market to follow.

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2022 Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For, published April 2022, research by Great Place to Work, data as of August 2021. Compensation provided for using, not obtaining, the rating.

Edward Jones Recognized for Exceptional Training Program for 22nd Consecutive Year

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Edward Jones Recognized for Exceptional Training Program for 22nd Consecutive Year

For the 22nd consecutive year, Edward Jones has been recognized as a top training company, having been named to the 2022 Training APEX Awards rankings, which honor organizations that provide best-in-class associate training and development.

The firm ranked No. 24 overall on this prestigious list, previously called the Training Top 100.

“We are a learning organization aiming to be “learn-it-alls” not “know-it-alls.” We are very intentional about finding innovative ways to help our associates reach their full potential – from formal education to social learning experiences, mentoring and coaching,” said Kristin Johnson Edward Jones Chief Human Resources Officer and Chief Transformation Officer. “Nurturing associates’ potential allows them to bring their full selves to the important work we do for our clients and allows each one of our 50,000+ associates to contribute to our purpose: to partner for positive impact to improve the wellbeing of our clients and colleagues, and together, better our communities and society.”

The firm’s innovative approach to training includes hands-on experiences such as the “Sherlock Jones Path to Deeper Relationships” program, which was co-created by learning professionals working with branch teams across Edward Jones. New branch office administrators uncover clues from hypothetical client data, providing a learning environment to hone their skills for deeply serving clients, a critical business metric. Learners report that the program also enhances teamwork and communication skills.

Company rankings for the Training APEX award were announced on Feb. 28 at an awards gala during the Training 2022 Conference & Expo in Orlando, Fla.

2022 Training Magazine Training Apex Award, published March 2022, data as of September 2021, an application fee was required for consideration.

Historical Rankings: Training Magazine Training Apex Award 2000-2022, published January-March each year, data as of September of prior year, an application fee was required for consideration