Strategic Retirement Partners

Headquarters: Shorewood, Ill.

AUM: $20.5 billion as of June 30

U.S. employees: 102

Years won: 2019-2023

"Strategic Retirement Partners is a financial services company that specializes in providing retirement plan consulting and advisory services to organizations and their employees. Here are a few reasons why SRP is a 'best' place to work: SRP recognizes the importance of investing in its employees' professional growth and development. The company offers training programs, mentorship opportunities and educational resources to help employees enhance their skills and advance their careers. This focus on employee development contributes to job satisfaction and loyalty. SRP also offers flexible work arrangements, such as remote work options, flexible scheduling, and generous vacation and leave policies. These practices help employees achieve a better balance between their personal and professional lives.''

• Schedules virtual cooking classes, happy hours and staff parties to keep the all-remote staff connected.
• Offers flexible work arrangements; matches 100% of employee 401(k) contributions up to 6%.
• Provides mentoring opportunities for women and minorities. The company also offers cross-functional shadowing opportunities.

• "Collaborative environment that values hard work and encourages contributions from all levels."
• "Culture is very open, supportive, collegial, inclusive, and provides opportunity for career development and growth. My opinion and input feels valued."
• "Everyone has a voice and is heard and respected. Ideas are shared and implemented when warranted. People are genuinely rowing the boat in the same direction. I rarely encounter anyone with a bad attitude. The amount of things we get done is impressive, and our growth is organic and manageable."