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.

The founders of EJ (including Ted himself) knew this and used that understanding to build a virtuous cycle of success that became Edward Jones. Trust built commitment, commitment fostered ownership, ownership supported loyalty, loyalty fueled... — read more 

Don’t say a word.. Davy’s gonna buy you a mockingbird.. and if that mockingbird doesn’t pay… you’ll get to keep your benefits and LP. ASK: does anyone know how many huckleberries got demoted and how their pay/ pay progress was impacted? Why is that... — read more 

Since we've Reimagined the values on which this firm stands, let's get rid of the Toast to Ted and Toast ELT: You've truly discovered the secret inGREEDient to success. The revolutionary way in which you've enriched yourselves and your friends... — read more 

Dear ELT, Since it's known that members of your team monitor this site, I would like to talk to you about your use of ChatGPT in writing firm wide correspondence. ChatGPT has a few idiosyncrasies that make it's use obvious to anyone that knows... — read more 

Don't forget to go to Glassdoor or other sites that potential talent might use to peek behind the curtain before interviewing and light them up. Be sure people know what a toxic place they've become.

If the firm expects or wants remaining associates to stay with the firm, you’d think they would give them a reason. Where’s the enhancements to comp, benefits, profit sharing, etc. that were dangled nearly two years back and mentioned again a few... — read more 

Hi y’all I hope you had a good weekend. As we look to start this week in our new reality, I feel so energized and proud to see our progress that we made in the last 6 months. We’ve managed to cut away less useful roles, brought in people that we... — read more 

Diversity consultant/trainer caught in profane tirade at McDonald’s. This happened in Ypsilanti. She’d just attended a conference in Detroit. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QR5GAeOeOs0 She’s still employed but her coworkers (who could be compared... — read more 

When my husband was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer my FA told be to look after my husband and my family, that my job would always be there for me. He had arrangements for me to work from home when things were bad after treatments and boy were they... — read more 

It’s always pi---d me off looking at those people that immediately have 30,000 steps at midnight. Ain’t no way you’ve covered 30,000 steps. Also those that have 30,000 steps everyday of the challenge Those are the people with no integrity and ought... — read more 

In this job market, that would have been a lot better than being laid off. I'd trade any of you demoted folks in a second.

Penny - why pay a speaking fee of $200,000 each to hear their motivational speeches? You should have hired them to give us pep talks about “Dribbling up the middle on our resumes” and the “Uneven bars of life”.