Financial services firm Edward Jones ranks No. 5 on the 2017 Fortune 100 “Best Companies to Work For” list in its 18th appearance on the prestigious list, according to global research and consulting firm Great Place to Work and Fortune magazine.

“Our work matters, and we take pride in knowing that we make a significant, positive difference to our clients and to the communities where we live and work,” said Edward Jones Managing Partner Jim Weddle. “As a growing firm, we are proud to have created a rewarding career destination that sets us apart within our industry. Congratulations and thank you to all 41,000 associates in our branches and in our headquarters. Every day they demonstrate our values and our culture in action.”

Edward Jones also was ranked as a best workplace for women, millennials, Gen-Xers, those approaching retirement, camaraderie and flexibility, and for those in the financial services industry.

Edward Jones, a Fortune 500 company, provides financial services for individual investors in the United States and, through its affiliate, in Canada. Every aspect of the firm’s business, from the types of investment options offered to the location of branch offices, is designed to cater to individual investors in the communities in which they live and work. The firm’s 15,000-plus financial advisors work directly with more than 7 million clients.