Now that Cascade 1 has concluded now comes the interesting part…. Does the firm decide to lift and shift and centralize jobs or commence a blood bath of ISPs. Long 8 weeks ahead of us folks…

Any idea why Penny’s Town Hall is now mandatory tomorrow?

Has anyone received their answer yet? The self imposed deadline is tomorrow to notify associates, and of the people that I am aware who accepted, none have received a notification one way or the other.

I've declined the VSP. Won't let readers know how I'm in the group for VSP email. I've decided though if something better comes my way, I'll give notice and move on. After so many years working and being proud of the firm I worked for.... no more... — read more 

I have been with the firm for less than 2 years with meets or exceeds ratings over the trimesters. My leader (team leader) has on and off hinted directly and indirectly that I should keep details (beyond availability) on outlook calendar visible to... — read more 

It’s another ELT member! Anyone notice Hema Widhani hired into the marketing ELT seat as a GP in NY? Resume includes time at Citi, so that checks out.

You’ll never get ahead. The few promotion opportunities that exist usually go to those who are skilled at office politics. The work is exhausting, the environment is mostly toxic and unhealthy in its competitiveness, and you probably won’t learn... — read more 

There’s this weird obsession at EJ with controlling every move. I’ve worked under managers who genuinely help, but more often than not it feels like you’re being watched instead of supported. If there’s trust in the hiring process, why not trust... — read more 

Now, they treat you like a number. If you’ve got skills they don’t understand, you’re ignored. They keep hiring folks fresh out of school and fast-tracking them while those of us with decades in the trenches are stuck. Not surprised so many don’t... — read more 

If you are taking full accountability for how we got to where we are then what are your consequences? If you believe in this so much put your money where your mouth is and work for only your salary this year. Challenge you to put all your 2025 GP... — read more 

I consider it one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. I just hope there are enough of us so that those who need the job won’t find themselves on the chopping block anytime soon.

I’m in Service Division, which just hired 15 or so new employees, at the same time offering several of us VSP. These new employees will not know all the nuances that we more tenured associates (13 years for me) know in assisting the branches with a... — read more 

Since Peacock recently left, here’s the YouTube interview Jennifer did. It was an interesting take on this. Let me know what are your thoughts. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=K076caqaiO0

I’m wondering if the branch offices (FAs and CST members) are aware of what’s happening to the home office, ER.

If my VSP is denied, I’m thinking about resigning or should I wait until I get an ISP?

I have never ever in my life have had to deal with such woeful incompetence from an established firm. I am at a loss for words. Absolutely no one knows what they are doing here. You have leaders who are confused and do nothing. We have mandatory... — read more 

Link below, Peacock was one of our top FAs. https://www.advisorhub.com/edward-jones-parts-ways-with-a-top-florida-broker-after-almost-30-years/

Have there been any more General Partner retirement announcements?

Maybe it's the cr-p pay, the terrible managers, and rapidly sinking culture. Only someone truly desperate would join this circus now.

There was a time when working at Edward Jones felt like being part of something rare and deeply meaningful - a place where people mattered more than politics, and where values weren’t just posted on walls but lived in hallways, conference rooms, and... — read more 

What I don't understand is we have some great talent and great leaders. Edward Jones is letting go of people they have never come into contact with or know what they are responsible for. Great performers. Though, we have tons of folks that don't... — read more 

I am worried about getting let go are they helping anyone find jobs or getting carreer help? I heard that because it is VSP they are not . Does anyone know?

Service department VSP offer closed yesterday, when do they start the involuntary separation for that department?

What happens if folks don't take the VSP? Currently from a good source I heard it's not a lot of folks.

I don't get why the VSP wasn't offered to all of us. Only giving it to leaders and the rule of 70 people seems like they want to just cut the rest of us with and not give us a choice. They are letting the poor performing GPs "retire" so I don't see... — read more 

I was offered the VSP. I don’t know if I should take it. I feel like for every pro for taking it there is a con. And for every con for taking it, there is a pro. The severance is good money. But steady income is important. The culture is gone and... — read more 

I have been offered the VSP. I have accepted it but will wait to see if my acceptance has been accepted. 🙄 I have given my blood, sweat and tears to this firm for many years. In return I have gained so much knowledge, skill and wisdom. Over the years... — read more 

After about 6-9 months of actual gaslighting, PP finally ADMITS the firm is laying people off. Several weeks ago, my department is notified that 3,000 Home Office employees are being offered VSPs. TODAY, my department sends an email with a link to... — read more 

In one of the first announcements of ER, I remember reading that they identified a reduction of $250M-500M was needed in Home Office expenses. After PP stated these layoffs are not about money, I went searching for that blurb to no avail. I know I... — read more 

I'm in a new position and received VSP for Rule of 70.... not certain I'm going to last.... I'm a tenured associate and had a moment to almost walk out the other day. I find the Reimagined meetings like the movie "Groundhog day." Repetitive talk on... — read more 

That's all I wanted to say.

See below, even our “humble hustle” slogan was taken from Chubak’s time at Citi. I guess we added “hungry” in there to make it ours. Are we not capable of having an original... — read more 

Go Pacers!

Hi- does Edward Jones have noncompete agreements in place for employees or do any specific divisions have them? Wondering that ahead of time in the event I decide to leave. Thanks!

Hi - are there any non-compete agreements for associates looking to leave? Wasn’t sure if there was any certain stipulations. Thanks!

Your biggest obstacle might be your own manager. Mine spent months blocking my transfer because losing me would hurt his metrics. Had to go over his head to HR just to get considered for an internal role. The sad truth is that many middle managers... — read more 

PP made it clear that no plans to go public but she didn't say anything about a merger/aquisition. Large bank? Asset manager? Private equity?

I’m trying to have an open mind ……Trying to be engaged in the firms results Trying not to tune out elt members talking at us with positivity and enthusiasm when so many of us are feeling significant uncertainty Trying trying trying And... — read more 

Money hungry that is...