Wealth-management firm scaling advisory operations across 34 states
Benjamin F. Edwards operates a full-service wealth-management platform serving high-net-worth clients across 34 states with over $50 billion in assets under management. The hiring surge is concentrated in finance (11 roles) and focuses on trading/rebalancing workflows and accounting system transitions—signaling infrastructure strain as the firm scales. Pain-point clustering around compliance, data governance, and workflow fragmentation between trading and accounting systems indicates operational friction typical of firms transitioning from manual advisory processes to systematic wealth management.
Benjamin F. Edwards is a privately held wealth-management firm founded in 2008 with roots in the Edwards family's financial services legacy spanning nearly 140 years. The firm operates as a full-service advisory platform across 34 states with over 100 locations, serving clients through a network of financial advisors. The business model includes two pathways for advisors: direct employment as full-service wealth-management staff, or independent affiliation via Edwards Wealth Management, the firm's registered investment advisor subsidiary. The firm manages over $50 billion in assets under management and maintains zero debt. Core service areas include wealth planning, estate planning, education planning, alternative investments, and lending services. The St. Louis-based home office operates without call centers, emphasizing direct advisor support.
The firm manages over $50 billion in assets under management across 34 states with more than 100 locations serving high-net-worth clients.
Core systems include Salesforce, Workday, Pershing NetX360 (trading/custody), ADP (payroll), Zendesk (support), and SAP Concur (expense). The firm is actively implementing new accounting systems.
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