So, if a BOA meets the Rule of 70, but has just been terminated (to make way for a younger person), can they still keep their LLP?
Anyone lingering here that left for St!f€L?
Anyone here left EDJ for a competitor in the St. Louis area that starts with an S? I’d really love some honest feedback on the culture. I’m currently down to the final two candidates for a role there, and it comes with about a 30% pay increase. I... — read more
RTO Exceptions
Is anyone familiar with what circumstances must be met to qualify for an exception to remain home based? I’d like to know before submitting my request.
No good young talent
When I look around my team, it's mostly people near retirement. We do get some new faces, but they're usually gone within a year, either unable to fit in or unwilling to do the work. When the old guard finally leaves, there won't be anyone ready to... — read more
10-K ELT Comp - $132M among PP and top 5 ELT
2025 10-K just published on SEC.gov. See for yourself, page 82 for executive compensation. PP - $28M AM - $21M KC - $22M DC - $19M KJ - $21M FL - $21M $132M among 6 people. Unreal.
Just biding my time at this point
I am so sick of all of the non-stop change that isn't improving a g**mn thing around here. I'm sick of being paid below market, considering all of the licenses I'm required to hold to do my job. I'm sick of HQ people punting every question to... — read more
TBS - Tailored Branch Support
Does anyone know the long term plans for Tailored Branch Support? Will it also be outsourced at some point or will it be a long-term position at EJ?
Edward Jones Tracked, Shared Client Information without Client Consent
Early February there were two class-action suits filed - EJ allegedly embedded code from Google, Meta, LinkedIn and other sites and sold them the transactions, account values, investment purchases, dividends, and four digits of client customer... — read more
Edward Jones 10-K and ELT Compensation
Are you all ready for the 2025 10-K to come out in a few days and see PP and the soulless ghoul squad all getting another 8-15%+ bump. Our hollow shell of a MP is about to make $30-33M+ and the rest of her sycophant cronies $20-25M+!!! But we need... — read more
Brand art contractors
Anyone else noticing how many contractors in Brand are acting like leaders or even hiring managers? Some seem to be leading parts of the business and directing creative work within the agency structure. It’s confusing when contractors appear to be... — read more
Return to Office
How serious are they about this return to office? I’ve been coming in one or two days a week and my manager has never said anything to me about it.
Thoughts on next LP?
Curious what everyone thinks about the upcoming LP. I feel like it is too good to be true about uncapping the profits (I think they said this?). Meaning we can go about the fixed return. I might be wrong but it all seems too good to be true. Anyone... — read more
So no more big rounds coming up?
Just smaller layoffs here and there? That's what everyone in my office seems to think, though not that our opinions matter much. But if that's how it's going to be, that's the worst. You're just waiting for it to hit, with no idea when.
I've stopped caring completely
Whatever happens now, I'm at peace with it. I just don't care. My manager has been pushing me out for a year. Excluding me, giving my opportunities to others, taking credit for my ideas. I used to get upset, but now I'm just done. I've given too much... — read more
Grateful
I was one of those laid off last year. After years of declining mental health due to RTO, micromanaging, and “doing more with less,” I was freed. Getting that morning 1:1 was terrible. But almost immediately, I felt relief. Every day since, I have... — read more
Cascade 3 - Offshoring
Was in a meeting with managers a few rungs up the ladder than me when one of them fielded a question about "Reimagining". They mentioned that there's always been a "Cascade 3" and that it's happening in the next 3 months. They said more jobs will be... — read more
To the branches
I work in the Service Division, assisting the branches. I want to let you know what is going on. We are all being cross trained on almost all service areas. We were told that it would be a topic or two. They keep adding more and more subject matter... — read more
I would be eternally grateful to never hear corporate fluff again
These people are trained to talk for hours without saying anything. And it absolutely grates on me when they wrap bad news in sickly sweet language. What's the point? It reads like a horror story instead of easing anything. Just fuels more... — read more
Day of Development
I’m listening to the AI session and the BOAs and FAs are absolutely unhinged 😂 It’s honestly hilarious and kind of refreshing how funny everyone is. At one point someone asked, “Can Copilot tell people to mute their phones?” and I lost it.
Development Day - Lisa Bodell
This Lisa Bodello lady they are paying to talk about culture, too many meetings, taking the time to think, and all the other hogwash… she must not be in the loop of all the things Edward Jones is taking away from us right now! She says “take time... — read more
Enough with the "collaboration" excuse for RTO
Who even believes that anymore? It's been about attrition from day one.
Zip code
What partner works in Wentzville that got this zip code removed? New Melle is further out. Pacific, gray summit, pevely are all further. My sibling lives in Wentzville and my drive is way longer. I am happy for them but frustrated on why their... — read more
Home office trimester update
anyone else think this trimester update is stupid? the behavioral model is just word soup. how about talking about why our 401k profit sharing contribution was so low?
Get Ready!
To branch teams-you’re not angry enough. If you thought service was poor and you weren’t getting the right answers before, buckle up. Starting early summer a lot of service topics are going down to one prompt, meaning the person you’re taking to has... — read more
Worker bees get back to work in the office
Get back in the office for collaboration better results. Head of US business segment, ELT member that doesn’t apply to you. You can live in a different country.
Very limited 2026 Promotions
This has been said before, but leader gave me the heads up that senior leaders met with GPs today and each part of the org has been given a count of associates that can get a promotion for 2026. I won't give my org, but it is probably around... — read more
FROM the FIELD
Meetings are being held (in person and Zoom) to encourage and push branch offices to use co-pilot. Whereas the HO witnessed this type of hype in their "new system processes," which later showed itself as a RIF, so too will the field. It may take a... — read more
More layoffs
Well here come more layoffs! Anyone have details about Service?
Updated zip codes
Can someone share the zip code update? I know it came out but I don't have access to it at the time.
Seriously???
Does anyone know what all the various areas do in HR? What has the Wellness team accomplished lately???
"Selective Enforcement"
I would encourage all Edward Jones employees to familiarize themselves with this term.
Is the EJ partnership a Cult? You decide…
Seeing all the curated nonsense coming from the partner meeting on Amplify, I asked Gemini to share characteristics of a cult. Here’s what it gave me. “Cults are typically defined by a charismatic, unaccountable leader, high-control, and... — read more
Leader Town Hall
When will we know whether our zip code has to come into the office?
A message for BOAs
If you're able, get licensed and the FPQP designation. I know it seems intimidating but you know more than you think. Tenured BOAs are being let go through teaming. Remember all that dust we kicked up about our pay? Yeah. Be prepared.
A total mess from the top down
Nothing about how EJ is run makes sense anymore. It's all reactive panic moves and politics. If you're not buddies with someone in charge, good luck getting anywhere. Meanwhile the actual work gets ignored and benefits keep shrinking. It's... — read more
Quiet cuts behind the scenes
Is it just me or does it fell they're quietly pushing out long-tenured employees? Not laying off specifically, but finding ways to make them quit?
Beware!
Do not access this website while connected to the guest WiFi in the office! They’ve begun to track usage back to your phone’s IP address.
Interesting post over on LinkedIn
Saw a post on LinkedIn and found it interesting; Coffee Badging: When nearly half of a workforce develops a workaround to formally comply with a rule while simultaneously circumventing it, the workforce isn't the problem. The rule is the problem... — read more
Firm update garbage
I find it ironic (in the recent update message) that PP set the clear expectation that EDJ would lead the industry in understanding and improving client well-being. Sounds like when she set that expectation, the fine print was omitted that should... — read more