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I’m thrilled to share that Benjamin F. Edwards has placed first nationally in the USA TODAY Top
Workplaces 2026
survey of mid-size firms (500-999 employees). This marks our fifth consecutive national workplace recognition and the second time we’ve placed first as the Top Workplace nationally!

A total of 1,661 Top Workplaces were named among four business-size categories, 508 of which were
mid-size businesses, and we ranked first in this group. It is a huge honor for Edwards to be selected the #1 mid-size business in the nation.

These rankings – published in USA TODAY’s Thursday, April 9 edition – span all industries, not just
financial services, making this award even more special. It’s a testament to the incredible culture we’ve
built together – as a team!

I was honored to at-tend the USA Today Top Workplaces national conference in Nashville this week,
where the awards were announced, and I couldn’t be prouder of our team.

We are fully aligned around our mission and long-term vision – setting the stage for a truly exciting road
ahead. And we’re still only in the early chapters of our growth and expansion.

What’s even more remarkable is that our national ranking as the Top Workplace is based entirely on employee feedback from an objective third-party survey of 2,375 organizations conducted by research firm Energage. Many of our employees participated in the survey, and I’m grateful for the candid feedback.

Most importantly, thank you to everyone on our team whose passion, inspiration, and commitment to
one another made this national recognition possible. This achievement belongs to all of you!

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Regarding me, I want to work forever, as I love what I do and am still like a kid looking for chocolate in a candy store.

Benjamin F. (Tad) Edwards IV is Chairman, CEO and President of Benjamin F. Edwards in St Louis, MO
Tad Edwards
Chairman, CEO and President