Complaint / Review
Edward Jones Investment
Fired Advisor Alleges National Origin and Religion Bias

Hi,

On May 22, I was terminated from Edward Jones Investment, where I worked as a Financial Advisor. The main reason for my termination was my national origin and religion. The day they terminated me, they had asked me to work with a management counselor who would teach me how to speak properly to the home office employees. When I asked who at the home office had an issue with me, they replied no one. They said they just wanted to improve the way I communicate so that no one misunderstands me. When I asked how come none of my clients were complaining about my communication, I said that I was managing a branch with over 10 million dollars in assets and that all of my clients were happy with me.

The discrimination and insults started in the early days of my employment at Edward Jones. During training, one of the trainees once asked me if I had a bomb in my bag. I was also at one point accused by the home office of having called and threatened to use a gun against them, which I found to be the most absurd and ridiculous accusation against me. They tried every pressure tactic to make me resign from the position, but I couldn't, since I had put a tremendous amount of time and effort into building my business and reputation. But the last humiliation tactic was too much for me, and I couldn't go along. I could not accept that someone would come to teach me how to speak to the home office employees and staff.

As a result of the termination, our life is ruined. I have a three-month-old baby, and not working has been very hard. They did not even pay a severance package when they fired me. In addition, they put misconstrued and mischievous comments on my U5 form (this is the broker's and advisor's report card; if you ever want to get hired in this line of work, you have to have a clean U5 form). As a result, I can't even get hired anymore.

I need an attorney who is passionate about my case and is willing to work on a contingency basis to help me fight for justice.

Please contact me if you are willing to take on this case.

Thank you.