Edward Jones financial advisors rate the firm highest in overall employee satisfaction

For the fourth time in as many studies, Edward Jones financial advisors rate the firm “Highest in Employee Advisor Satisfaction among Financial Investment Firms,” according to a newly released study by J.D. Power and Associates. This was the fourth study since 2007.

Edward Jones was ranked highest among financial investment firms. Eight financial services firms ranked.

“For us, this honor is particularly significant because it is based upon input from our financial advisors and reflects their satisfaction at Edward Jones,” said Managing Partner Jim Weddle. “Our 25-point score improvement over our previous ranking is a tremendous vote of confidence in our firm as a great place to work.”

Receiving the highest satisfaction ratings in seven of the nine study factors, the firm placed 203 points ahead of the industry average and 37 points above its nearest competitor. Edward Jones performs particularly well in firm performance, technology and people factors, according to the study.

Edward Jones financial advisors ranked the firm highest in firm performance, the highest-weighted factor in the study.

Edward Jones also ranked highest in the 2007 and 2010 studies and tied for the highest ranking in 2008. The study was not conducted in 2009 or 2011.

The three Alexandria Edward Jones financial advisors are Nate Larson at 1111 Broadway Street, phone (320) 762-8536; Kevin Klepper at 117 6th Avenue East, phone (320) 762-2337; and Scott Larson at 1696 North Nokomis, phone (320) 759-1174.

Edward Jones provides financial services for individual investors in the United States and, through its affiliate, in Canada. Edward Jones is headquartered in St. Louis. The Edward Jones website is located at www.edwardjones.com.

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