Any updates on contractors working for Edward Jones such as CGI, Accenture and Deloitte ? It already seemed like they wanted to fill as many positions with them as possible instead of full time EJ employees, but with the future offshoring seemingly... — read more 

Employers say they want people with integrity, loyalty, and to become really good at their jobs in order to serve the clients/customers with exemplary service and products. But, they reward people who do whatever it takes to advance. They tell FA's... — read more 

What’s the most ridiculous examples of wasteful spending you’ve seen? Drop your wildest stories of money being lit on fire. No names, just chaos.

Can somebody name one thing that's better now than it was before layoffs? I'll wait.

Is anyone hearing of ISPs getting hired back? Or was that just a ruse?

This week a big group heads to India including Penny, a few ELT and OC, Operations, and Digital. 30 GPs and directors will be touring cities in India to make a decision on where the Edward Jones Flag will be placed in India. This is the next round of... — read more 

Could Penny have sc--wed this firm up any more if she was trying? I would doubt it. She probably needs to pull a George Costanza and do the opposite of every single instinct she has ever had. If she did that the firm would probably soar. Penny is... — read more 

I know Founder's Day was supposedly put on a hiatus during the pandemic, but leadership said they were going to bring it back or something to replace it once the world opened back up. Once the pandemic was over Penny was the new managing partner. ... — read more 

Who has been advancing Penny over and over again during her career? I mean just look at her name. That is way too much alliteration and redundancy. I could never take her seriously because of her silly name when I first met her as an FA. If she... — read more 

I've been working at Jones for nearly my entire professional career, right out of college, for the past decade. I worked hard to prove myself in the eyes of leadership and my peers. Copious amounts of overtime, volunteering for more work repeatedly... — read more 

It was bad enough we didn't get to say goodbye to those they threw out of the firm as the firm asked us all to stay home to receive calls. We found out if you were laid off you were immediately banned from the building like you were a criminal. ... — read more 

Is it true starting in January and beyond; if a BOA wants to work at a branch the BOA needs the Series 7? If so, is this a way for the firm to cut overhead at the branch level?

On a recent visit to Home office, I noticed an open bar (with paid servers) providing free beer and wine each evening we were there. I’m at a bit of a loss as to how this helps clients and why it is better to have this than the home office... — read more 

Check your Amplify for this week's Grinching. Who does that? What kind of leadership takes money from people at Christmas? Godda-n.

Edward Jones missed their opportunity to name a managing partner that could have led us into the future without all of the Enterprise Reimagined turmoil. Edward Jones' Canadian president, DG, was the correct choice to lead the firm, not Penny. DG... — read more 

Over the past several months, it’s clear the company has been consistently laying off employees — roughly the same number each month, almost like clockwork. While leadership has publicly acknowledged these reductions, there are a few things don’t... — read more 

Lately I have been seeing ads talking about Edward Jones' midwestern values and St. Louis roots. This may have been true for a century. Since Penny took over as managing partner she has laid off St. Louisans in the home office and sent their... — read more 

Penny and team are touting Enterprise Reimagined as the first time in firm history EJ has had layoffs. Penny has said August 2025 was the first time there has been layoffs at EJ. I know for a fact that is a bold face lie. As early as 2023 some of... — read more 

Did anyone else find it odd that Penny and team held the trimester 2 business update at a branch conference in Scottsdale, AZ? I have been at EJ for over a decade and I cannot recall a trimester business update not originating from the auditorium at... — read more 

When Penny was named managing partner she spent like a drunken sailor on leave. Now she admits her mistake and says she is holding herself accountable. How is holding yourself accountable by laying people off and demoting people while she stays and... — read more 

There is constant talk about assets bleeding. Fingers point from above on what is not being done by areas and departments of the firm to motivate the field to improve. I would be curious the impact of Enterprise Reimagine to clients leaving who may... — read more 

I survived ER in August and was moved to a new position. This new team seems a mix of different grade levels (not confirmed, just my feeling). Anyone heard of talk, or maybe think that, in the next months there could be another re-alignment of... — read more 

https://www.cnn.com/2025/09/19/politics/trump-h1b-visa-fee

I just wanted to provide my experience as someone who has been "ISPed." While I can appreciate the capability to look for a role (whether in Jones or outside) and get paid (something you probably wouldn't get anywhere else...which helps), from my... — read more 

I’m an ex-employee with several gold anniversary pins with diamonds in them. Anyone know whether these have any value, even if to a jeweler who’d melt them down? I have no use for them and would love to at least get enough money out of them for a... — read more 

Anyone catch the trimester update yesterday and enjoy watching Penny feigning “empathy” while standing in her $5k custom spray painted EJ blazer? God what a pathetic excuse for an executive. She and the ELT live in a complete bubble! Disgusting.

I opted out of VSP. I have mixed emotions on staying.... who else is in my shoes?

Use this as your “like” button if you believe that “Enterprise Reimagined” is a sh*t show.

This week so far has been a Charlie Foxtrot. Leaders aren’t ready for their new team. In Service Division, our schedules are a mess, huddles are scheduled where there shouldn’t be one, 1:1s not taking place with new leaders, etc. Who thought this was... — read more 

I heard there will be an investigation into the placement decisions. Specifically, those who were demoted, received or pay cut or ISP'd. The investigation will be focused on them being replaced by others who were less qualified and/or based on... — read more 

Has anyone heard any news or details on the updated capital structure that was alluded to being explored to back in March? The only thing I've heard is that those leading the work have been going around to GPs and SLPs to get their feedback and... — read more 

Thoughts on if this would derail outsourcing work? "The bill, introduced on Friday and known as the "Halting International Relocation of Employment Act" or "HIRE Act," creates a 25% tax on "outsourcing payments" which are defined as any money paid... — read more 

Did they get rid of transformation office and the change function? Do we just send out amplify articles and call it change management?

"roles open the week of September 8th." Really? Nothing today, apparently...not like they didn't have months to figure this out. Perhaps there will be scarce roles and hundreds of demoted and ISP'ed people picking over them.

If you are a HBA - time is limited. Going forward in office roles are preferred and HBA roles will only be allowed to apply internally if approved by ELT. What a terrible experience for those of us who were hired as HBA. I would’ve stayed with my... — read more 

I can't log into online access to see my accounts via the app not the website. I expected things to break but I figured it would be internal processes and products...not a client facing outage with no communication. Does anyone have more info on... — read more 

I can’t imagine anyone genuinely thinking layoffs at EJ are temporary. The patterns are clear, and it’s only going to get worse unless leadership takes a serious look at long-term planning. Face it folks. Layoffs are here to stay.

Leadership tries to make everything sound reassuring, but it's so easy to see through the scripted lines. The tough questions never get answered. They just conveniently ignore them every single time. It’s more than obvious that it’s all just for... — read more 

As a part of Enterprise Reimagine, I was moved to a different role within the same division without change in title, level or pay. But I am not that excited about my new role. Do I have the option of applying for one of the internal open roles?

I wonder if there will be more clarity soon? Seems like there still needs to be some things figured out with how teams are aligned now.