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Edward Jones, Best Places to Work 2022 Honoree

CT Headquarters: Thomaston
Industry: Financial services
Website: www.edwardjones.com
Top Executive: Penny Pennington, Managing Partner

Edward Jones is a financial services firm offering retirement planning, accounts, wealth strategies and investment products, as well as insurance and annuities. 

Employee Benefits: High-deductible medical plans include free wellness and preventative care, with medical expenses and prescriptions covered 100% once deductibles are met. Infertility treatments and new autism therapies are now covered. Associates are enrolled in the 401(k) plan on day one.

Employee Recognition: Trimester bonuses reward financial advisors for excellent client service. Branch office administrators earn firm-profitability trimester bonuses and typically share in eligible advisors’ bonuses boosted by a firm match. 

Fun & Relaxation: Thousands of associates took virtual vacations through a step challenge, “traveling” to nine destinations in the U.S. and Canada via their fitness tracking device and an app. Participants earned up to $100 toward medical premiums and other prizes. 

Healthy Living: The wellness program offers one-on-one health coaching. Associates also can opt for biometric screenings, mindfulness training and calorie tracking. 

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Trophy Case: No. 1 on Fortune magazine’s Best Companies to Work for in America in Financial Services and Insurance and No. 7 overall (2020); Perfect score, Corporate Equality Index on LGBTQ workplace equality (2021).