Scottrade Named to the FORTUNE® “100 Best Companies to Work For” List for Sixth Consecutive Year

ST. LOUIS -- (BUSINESS WIRE) -- For the sixth consecutive year, FORTUNE has placed St. Louis-based Scottrade, Inc., a leading branch-supported online investing services firm, on the FORTUNE^® “100 Best Companies to Work For” list. This year, the company ranked No. 53.

According to FORTUNE, Scottrade made the list, in part, because it “has never closed an office and has continued to provide discretionary bonuses.”

“Thirty-three years ago, I founded this company to provide a better way for people to self-direct their investments,” said Rodger Riney, Scottrade’s founder and chief executive officer. “As our clients’ needs have evolved along with the markets, our associates’ hard work and dedication has enabled Scottrade to expand its in-person and online services, which today includes online banking. Our success is attributed to our focus on creating a positive, engaging and productive work environment.”

Scottrade employs more than 3,600 associates nationwide to help support its 500-plus branch offices and operation centers in St. Louis, Denver, Phoenix and Chicago.

“To be recognized for a sixth consecutive year on this list is a true honor,” said Jane Wulf, Scottrade’s chief administrative officer, who has led the company’s human resources department for 26 years. “It humbles me to know that through the ups and downs of the economy and the markets, we continue to have an amazing culture with a family of associates who enjoy working together and take pride in helping clients.”

As the financial services firm continues to evolve, its need to retain talented associates with a variety of skill sets remains a top priority. Scottrade meets this need by offering many distinctive benefits, including:

• sharing profits through discretionary bonuses;
• a 50 percent match of the first 15 percent associates contribute to their 401(k);
• a wellness reimbursement program that pays associates back for expenses such as health club memberships and smoking cessation programs;
• a charitable giving program that matches associates’ charitable donations dollar-for-dollar, donates $20 to charities for every hour of volunteer time given by an associate and a paid day off to volunteer; and
• 5 percent interest for associates with an interest-bearing Scottrade Bank account.

Beyond this recognition from FORTUNE, Scottrade has recently received several notable awards for business achievements, including building innovative products and services. In June, Computerworld magazine ranked Scottrade as one of the Best Places to Work in IT for the fifth consecutive year. Visit Scottrade’s Company Awards & Recognition to read more.

The full list and related stories about the FORTUNE^® “100 Best Companies to Work For” can be found at CNNMoney.com.

About Scottrade, Inc.

Investors who enjoy online stock trading will find value and personalized customer service at online investing firm Scottrade, Inc. Founded in 1980, Scottrade enables clients to learn about online trading tools, stock market research and how to buy stocks online, many at just $7 per trade. With more than 500 nationwide branch offices, Scottrade has the largest branch network among online brokerage firms. To learn more about one of FORTUNE^® magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For,” visit about.scottrade.com or www.scottrade.com and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Flickr. Member FINRA/SIPC.

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About FORTUNE

FORTUNE magazine is a global leader in business journalism with a domestic circulation of over 845,000 and a global readership of nearly 5 million, which include major franchises such as the FORTUNE 500 and the FORTUNE^® “100 Best Companies to Work For.” FORTUNE Live Media extends the brand's mission into live events, hosting a wide range of annual conferences, including FORTUNE’s Most Powerful Women and the FORTUNE Global Forum. FORTUNE publishes English-language editions in Europe and Asia, and local-language editions in United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, China, Turkey, South Korea, Indonesia, India and Greece. CNNMoney.com, which draws more than 14.6 million readers a month, is the online home of FORTUNE.com.

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