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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterEdelman Financial Services employees are -17% more likely to recommend Edelman Financial Services as a great place to work
| 33% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 17% | Passives |
| 50% | Detractors |
Working at Edelman Financial Services is rated below average by 7 employees, across various culture dimensions. Edelman Financial Services employees rate Compensation highest among all categories, and think that Meetings and Environment have the most room for improvement, putting Edelman Financial Services’s culture in the Bottom 35% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 35% compared to other companies in Washington, DC. See below in detail how working at Edelman Financial Services was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Edelman Financial Services is rated C-
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Edelman Financial Services ranks in the Bottom 35% of other companies on Comparably with 201-500 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterOut of 1 Edelman Financial Services employee reviews, 100% were positive.
| Positive Reviews | 100% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 0% |
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One of the largest independent financial planning firms in the nation
| Headquarter | Fairfax, VA |
|---|---|
| Website | www.edelmanfinancial.com/ |
| Founding Date | 1987 |
| Company Status | Private |
Edelman Financial Services competitors include Fisher Investments and Fam. Edelman Financial Services ranks 3rd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Edelman Financial Services compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
7 employees at Edelman Financial Services have reviewed Edelman Financial Services across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.
Overall, the 7 Edelman Financial Services employees give their leadership a grade of B, or Top 35% of similar size companies. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Edelman Financial Services are pleased with their total compensation at Edelman Financial Services, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Edelman Financial Services are generally satisfied with their team. 7 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C. Less than half believe the meetings at Edelman Financial Services are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Edelman Financial Services believe the environment at Edelman Financial Services is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Edelman Financial Services is comfortably fast. About 25% of the employees at Edelman Financial Services work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at Edelman Financial Services are not very happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Washington, DC about their company is that it was prepared on their first day. Washington, DC employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 73% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Employees’ understanding of Edelman Financial Services' KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 3 Edelman Financial Services employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 3 have said yes.
Ryan’s approval rate is just above average, putting Ryan in the Top 40% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 40% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Washington, DC. Ryan Parker is well regarded by employees for the Compensation Edelman Financial Services offers, and ranks among the Top 15% of CEOs by employees in that category. Ryan is most liked by Male employees. When compared to Edelman Financial Services’s competitors, Ryan Parker ranks just below Fisher Investments’s CEO Damian Ornani. With Ryan’s leadership, Edelman Financial Services employee respondents are most happy about their Compensation and Executive Team. Ryan was rated slightly below average for Meetings.
The Edelman Financial Services Executive Team is rated a “B” and led by CEO Ryan Parker, Chief Operations Officer Christine Cataldo, and Chief Marketing Officer Letha Steffey
Ryan Parker CEO / President
Ryan Parker serves as the CEO / President of Edelman Financial Services.
Christine Cataldo Chief Operations Officer
Christine Cataldo serves as the Chief Operations Officer of Edelman Financial Services. Christine started at Edelman... read more
Letha Steffey Chief Marketing Officer
Letha Steffey serves as the Chief Marketing Officer of Edelman Financial Services. Letha started at Edelman Financial... read more
Paul Jordan Vice President / National Sales Manager
Paul Jordan serves as the Vice President / National Sales Manager of Edelman Financial Services. Paul started at Edelman... read more
Anderson Wozny Executive Director
Anderson Wozny serves as the Executive Director of Edelman Financial Services. Anderson started at Edelman Financial... read more
Jim Butler Vice President Tax
Jim Butler serves as the Vice President Tax of Edelman Financial Services. Jim started at Edelman Financial Services in... read more
David Eelman Vice President Accounting, Corporate Controller
David Eelman serves as the Vice President Accounting, Corporate Controller of Edelman Financial Services. David started... read more
David Habashy Vice President, IT Development and Innovation
David Habashy serves as the Vice President, IT Development and Innovation of Edelman Financial Services. David started... read more
Mike Attiliis Vice President, Planner Programs
Mike Attiliis serves as the Vice President, Planner Programs of Edelman Financial Services. Mike started at Edelman... read more
How much do people at Edelman Financial Services get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Edelman Financial Services is $107,663, or $51 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $149,450, or $71 per hour.
At Edelman Financial Services, the highest paid job is a General Counsel at $231,443 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $46,369 annually. Average Edelman Financial Services salaries by department include: Finance at $64,818, Sales at $275,958, Product at $147,971, and Operations at $88,438. Half of Edelman Financial Services salaries are above $149,450.
4 employees at Edelman Financial Services rank their Compensation in the Top 15% of similar sized companies (based on 13 ratings) while 4 employees at Edelman Financial Services rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 50% of similar sized companies (based on 7 ratings).
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| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $80k | $80k | 1st Percentile |
20th Percentile $115k | $115k | 20th Percentile |
40th Percentile $149k | $149k | 40th Percentile |
60th Percentile $193k | $193k | 60th Percentile |
80th Percentile $264k | $264k | 80th Percentile |
100th Percentile $349k | $349k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Edelman Financial Services across various culture dimensions.
Edelman Financial Services' PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 0-10 days off a year. Edelman Financial Services' benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $2500+ cash value per month.

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Who is the CEO of Edelman Financial Services?
Edelman Financial Services CEO is Ryan Parker, their score by employees is 70
What is Edelman Financial Services eNPS?
The eNPS for Edelman Financial Services is -17
What is the salary for HR Manager in Edelman Financial Services?
HR Manager average salary in the US is 184k
What are the salaries in the Engineering in Edelman Financial Services?
The average salaries for Engineering in Edelman Financial Services is 104k
Who are Edelman Financial Services competitors?
Edelman Financial Services main competitors are Fisher Investments, Fam