Edelman Financial Declares June 16-20 "Drive to Work for Free" Week
For Immediate Release
June 18, 2008
Media Contact:
Mark Bagley
mbagley@RicEdelman.com
703-227-0541
FAIRFAX, Va. -- Employees of Edelman Financial are driving to work for free this week.
Company founder and Chairman Ric Edelman has designated June 16-20 “Drive to Work for Free Week” and has given each employee a $50 gasoline card. The thankful Edelman employees are welcome to use the card whenever they wish.
“With so much concern about gas prices, I wanted to do something to help, especially as we enter the summer vacation season,” said Edelman. This is the second time Edelman has staged a “Drive to Work for Free Week.” The previous one was declared in 2004. The company has a reputation of being an outstanding employer, offering high quality benefits and fun and innovative activities for its staff. The firm has been named one of the Washington D.C. region’s “Great Places to Work” three consecutive times by Washingtonian magazine.
Earlier this year, Edelman Financial observed one of its famous “stress down days,” with employees gathering in conference rooms to play board and video games. The company also gives each employee a half-day off every other Friday throughout the summer and a paid four-week sabbatical after six years of service. And each employee receives a Rolex watch upon his or her 10th anniversary with the company.
The 170-employee company is based in Fairfax, Va., with additional offices in Bethesda, Md., and Alexandria and Richmond, Va.
About Ric Edelman
Ric Edelman was ranked the No. 2 independent financial advisor in the country by Barron’s in its current rating. He hosts The Ric Edelman Show, broadcast on the ABC Radio Networks, writes a weekly newspaper column, and is the author of six books on personal finance, including the current best-seller, The Lies About Money.
Edelman Financial is a marketing name for two affiliated registered investment advisers. Edelman Financial Services LLC primarily serves the Washington D.C. area; Edelman Financial Advisors LLC serves clients nationwide via its own advisors and unaffiliated registered investment advisers. Sanders Morris Harris Group (Ticker: SMHG) is majority owner of EFS. Ric Edelman is majority owner of EFA and minority owner of EFS.
Ric Edelman is an Investment Advisor Representative and offers advisory services through Edelman Financial Advisors LLC and Edelman Financial Services LLC, SEC registered investment advisers. Ric is also a Registered Representative of and offers securities for Edelman Financial Services LLC through SMH Capital Inc., an independent broker/dealer, member FINRA/SIPC.
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