Edward Jones Investments
American financial services firm
Edward D. Jones & Co., L.P. (d.b.a Edward Jones Investments), commonly referred to as Edward Jones, is an American financial services firm headquartered in the St. Louis, Missouri, area. Founded in 1922 by Edward D. Jones Sr., the firm operates a large network of branch offices in the United States and Canada, primarily serving individual investors and small businesses.
Edward Jones introduced the branch-office brokerage model in the United States and is a member of the Securities Investor Protection Corporation (SIPC). As of 2025, the firm employed about 55,000 people, reported revenue of $16.3 billion, and managed client assets of approximately $2.2 trillion. Edward Jones ranks #260 on the Fortune 500 list, which ranks the largest U.S. companies by revenue.
The company employs more than 20,000 financial advisors across North America. In addition to its advisory business, Edward Jones also operates a venture arm that invests in early-stage companies.
Background
Edward Jones serves investment clients in the U.S. and Canada, through its branch network of more than 15,000 locations and 19,000 financial advisors. The company currently has relationships with nearly 9 million clients and $2.2 trillion in assets under management worldwide.
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