Edward Jones financial advisers rate firm highest in overall employee satisfaction

For the fifth time in as many studies conducted, 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.

The J.D. Power and Associates 2013 Financial Advisor Satisfaction Study ranked Edward Jones highest in employee advisor satisfaction among financial investment firms. Eight financial services firms were ranked. This is the fifth time J.D. Power has conducted the study since 2007.

Edward Jones financial advisors gave the highest satisfaction ratings in eight of the nine study factors, which placed the firm 212 points ahead of the industry average.

Financial advisors also scored extremely high the support they receive from their branch office administrators and the firm's home office associates.

Janet Maher is a financial advisor in Milton at 28322 Lewes Georgetown Highway, Unit 5.

"We believe this recognition reflects our firm's total alignment around serving our clients and supporting our branch teams," Maher said. "In our business model, branch teams focus on each client, while in the home office we offer support and expertise on investment guidance."

Edward Jones also ranked highest in the 2007, 2010 and 2012 studies and tied for the highest ranking in 2008. The study was not conducted in 2009 or 2011.

Edward Jones provides financial services for individual investors in the United States and, through its affiliate, in Canada. Every aspect of the firm's business, from the types of investment options offered to the location of branch offices, is designed to cater to individual investors in the communities in which they live and work.

In January 2013, for the 14th year, Edward Jones was named one of the best companies to work for by FORTUNE Magazine in its annual listing.

Edward Jones is headquartered in St. Louis. The Edward Jones website is located at www.edwardjones.com, and its recruiting website is www.careers.edwardjones.com.