Company Awards & Recognition

Recent awards from Computerworld, BrandKeys and Experience
  • 2012

    2012

    FORTUNE "100 Best Companies to Work For"

    January 2012: Scottrade ranks No. 31 on FORTUNE's "100 Best Companies to Work For" List, making it for the fifth consecutive year.

  • 2011

    2011

    InformationWeek 500

    September 2011: For the fifth consecutive year, Scottrade earned a spot on the InformationWeek 500 – ranking 54th on the list of the top technology innovators in the U.S.

    Best Places to Work in IT

    FORTUNE Best Companies To Work For 2011

    June 2011: Computerworld magazine ranks Scottrade as one of the Best Places to Work in IT for the fourth consecutive year.

    St. Louis Business Journal’s Most Influential Business Women

    FORTUNE Best Companies To Work For 2011

    June 2011: The St. Louis Business Journal names Chief Marketing Officer Kim Wells among this year’s Most Influential Business Women.

    2011 Premier 100 IT Leaders

    FORTUNE Best Companies To Work For 2011

    February 2011: Computerworld magazine names IT Director Anne Coleman a Premier 100 IT Leader for growing her team and enhancing customers' online trading experiences.

    Brand Keys Customer Loyalty Engagement Index

    FORTUNE Best Companies To Work For 2011

    February 2011: The Brand Keys Customer Loyalty Engagement Index ranks Scottrade as a top online brokerage firm for the seventh consecutive time.

    Training Top 125

    February 2011: Training Magazine recognizes Scottrade's training and development program among the Top 125 for a fourth time.

    FORTUNE's "100 Best Companies to Work For"

    FORTUNE Best Companies To Work For 2011

    January 2011: Scottrade ranks No. 12 on FORTUNE's "100 Best Companies to Work For" List, making it for the fourth consecutive year.

  • 2010

    2010

    RCGA Greater St. Louis Top 50

    Top 50 Companies Award

    November 2010: For the sixth time, the St. Louis Regional Chamber & Growth Association names Scottrade to the Greater St. Louis Top 50 for positively affecting the business community's future.

    Kelly Doria

    2010 PR Professional of the Year Finalist

    November 2010: Nominated for her strong abilities in financial public relations, Kelly Doria, Scottrade's Director of Public Relations, is recognized as a PR Corporate Professional of the Year Finalist by PRNews.

    InformationWeek 500

    September 2010: Expanding its mutual fund offering placed Scottrade among the top mutual fund providers in the brokerage industry and earned it a spot on the InformationWeek 500.

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    2010 Planner of the Year

    June 2010: Meeting Professionals International - St. Louis Area Chapter names Scottrade Meeting & Events Manager Jennifer Long as the 2010 Planner of the Year.

    Computerworld Best Places to Work in IT 2010

    Best Places to Work in IT

    June 2010: Computerworld magazine ranks Scottrade as one of the Best Places to Work in IT for the third consecutive year.

    Experience Inc

    Best Places to Work for Recent Grads

    June 2010: Experience, Inc. names Scottrade one of the Best Places to Work for Recent Grads.

    IABC St. Louis Bronze Quill Award

    Bronze Quill Award

    May 2010: International Association of Business Communicators – St. Louis recognizes Scottrade among the best communication efforts in the region with the Bronze Quill Award.

    CIO Ones to Watch Honoree

    CIO Ones to Watch Award

    May 2010: Scottrade's Process Managing Director Joanne Wilken acknowledged as a standout IT leader with the CIO Ones to Watch Award.

    Brandkeys 2010

    Brand Keys Customer Loyalty Engagement Index

    February 2010: Scottrade honored as top online brokerage for customer loyalty by the Brand Keys Customer Loyalty Engagement Index for fifth consecutive year.

    FORTUNE Best Companies to Work For

    FORTUNE's "100 Best Companies to Work For"

    January 2010: Scottrade ranks No. 27 on FORTUNE's "100 Best Companies to Work For" List, making it for the third consecutive year.

  • 2009

    2009

    Mike Tully

    2010 Premier 100 IT Leaders

    December 2009: Computerworld names Mike Tully, director of vendor relations, as one of the 2010 Premier 100 IT Leaders.

    Kathy Simino

    Achievement in Facility Management Award

    December 2009: The St. Louis Chapter of the International Facilities Management Associates presents the Achievement in Facility Management Award to Director of Branch Development Kathy Simino.

    Cathy Maher

    St. Louis Business Journal's 40 Under 40

    December 2009: Executive Director of Business Operations Cathy Maher acknowledged for her professional and civic contributions with the St. Louis Business Journal's 40 Under 40 Award.

    RCGA Top 50

    Top 50 Companies Award

    November 2009: Scottrade receives the Greater St. Louis Regional Chamber & Growth Association Top 50 Companies Award for the fifth time.

    InformationWeek 500

    September 2009: Scottrade's technology enhances customer service; earns the firm a spot on the InformationWeek 500 List for a third consecutive year.

    IMA Circle of Excellence

    Circle of Excellence

    September 2009: Incentive Marketing Association awards the Circle of Excellence to Scottrade for its commitment to recognizing associates' efforts through its Above & Beyond recognition program.

    Inc. 500|5000

    August 2009: Scottrade named to the Inc. 500|5000 List for second consecutive year.

    Computerworld 100 Best Places to Work in IT Award

    100 Best Places to Work in IT

    June 2009: For the second consecutive year, Scottrade ranks as one of the top 100 Best Places to Work in IT by Computerworld magazine.

    CIO 100

    June 2009: Recognized for IT excellence, Scottrade makes the CIO 100 list for the second time in three years.

    BrandKeys Customer Loyalty Engagement Award 2009

    Brand Keys Customer Loyalty Engagement Index

    March 2009: Scottrade ranks highest in the Online Brokerage Category of the Brand Keys Customer Loyalty Engagement Index for the fourth consecutive year.

    Training Top 125

    February 2009: Training magazine honors Scottrade on its Training Top 125 List for the third consecutive year.

    Steve Walkenbach

    St. Louis Business Journal's 40 Under 40

    January 2009: St. Louis Business Journal lists Steve Walkenbach, director of business and product development, as one of its 2009 40 under 40 recipients.

    FORTUNE's "100 Best Companies to Work For"

    January 2009: Scottrade is named one of FORTUNE's "100 Best Companies to Work For," earning this recognition for the second consecutive year.

  • 2008

    2008

    RCGA Top 50 Awards

    Top 50 Businesses Shaping St. Louis' Future

    December 2008: Scottrade honored as one of the 2008 Greater St. Louis Top 50 Businesses Shaping St. Louis' Future by the St. Louis Regional Chamber & Growth Association.

    Joe Tocco

    Premier 100 IT Leaders

    December 2008: Computerworld identifies Director of Development Joe Tocco as one of its Premier 100 IT Leaders.

    Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year

    Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2008 Finalist

    November 2008: Founder and CEO Rodger Riney is named a finalist for the national Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2008 award.

    ASTD Best Award 2008

    American Society for Training & Development’s 2008 BEST Award

    October 2008: Scottrade wins the American Society for Training & Development’s BEST Award for training excellence for the second consecutive year.

    Gold Intranet Innovation Award

    October 2008: Step Two Designs presents Scottrade with the Gold Intranet Innovation Award for its internal knowledge sharing tool.

    Brandkeys 2008

    2008 Brand Keys Customer Loyalty Engagement Index

    October 2008: Scottrade wins the Online Brokerage Category of the 2008 Brand Keys Customer Loyalty Engagement Index for the fourth consecutive time.

    JD Power Award

    Highest in Investor Satisfaction with Self-Directed Services

    October 2008: J.D. Power and Associates ranked Scottrade “Highest in Investor Satisfaction with Self-Directed Services.” This is the second year in a row Scottrade has received an award for investor satisfaction.

    InformationWeek 500

    September 2008: Ranking No. 51, Scottrade is named to the InformationWeek 500 List for the second consecutive year.

    Inc. 500|5000

    August 2008: Inc. magazine lists Scottrade on the Inc. 500|5000, an exclusive ranking of America's fastest-growing private companies.

    Computerworld

    Best Places to Work in IT

    June 2008: Computerworld ranks Scottrade No. 16 on its 2008 Best Places to Work in IT list.

    Ron Wiese

    St. Louis Business Journal's Top CFOs

    June 2008: St. Louis Business Journal honors Ron Wiese as one of the top Chief Financial Officers in the St. Louis area.

    Joan Albeck

    CIO Ones to Watch

    May 2008: Director of Infrstructure Joan Albeck recognized as standout IT leader and awarded CIO Ones to Watch award.

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    2008 Top Young Trainers

    May 2008: Training magazine selects Training & Development Manager Christine Eoff as one of its 2008 Top Young Trainers.

    Brandkeys 2008

    2008 Brand Keys Customer Loyalty Engagement Index

    February 2008: Scottrade wins the Online Brokerage Category of the 2008 Brand Keys Customer Loyalty Engagement Index for the third consecutive year.

    Training Top 125

    February 2008: For the second consecutive year, Training magazine ranks Scottrade as one of the Top 125 companies that excel at employee training and development.

    FORTUNE’s "100 Best Companies to Work For"

    January 2008: Scottrade ranks as one of FORTUNE’s "100 Best Companies to Work For," making the list for the first time.

  • 2007

    2007

    Scottrade CIO Ian Patterson is awarded Premier 100 IT Leaders.

    2008 Premier 100 IT Leaders

    December 2007: Computerworld honors CIO Ian Patterson as one of its 2008 Premier 100 IT Leaders.

    RCGA 2007

    2007 Greater St. Louis Top 50 Award

    November 2007: The St. Louis Regional Chamber and Growth Association and Deloitte selects Scottrade as a recipient of the 2007 Greater St. Louis Top 50 Award.

    JD Power Award

    Highest in Investor Satisfaction with Online Investing Services

    October 2007: Scottrade is ranked "Highest in Investor Satisfaction with Online Investing Services" by J.D. Power and Associates.

    ASTD Best Award Winner 2007

    American Society for Training & Development’s 2007 BEST Award

    October 2007: Scottrade wins the American Society for Training & Development’s 2007 BEST Award for training excellence.

    InformationWeek 500

    October 2007: InformationWeek honors Scottrade as one of the most innovative users of information technology, naming Scottrade to the InformationWeek 500 List.

    Jonathan Yao

    St. Louis Business Journal's 2007 Most Influential Minority Business Leaders

    September 2007: Director of Asia Pacific Services Jonathan Yao, who is credited with bringing online trading to Scottrade's Chinese-speaking customers in the U.S. and Asia, is named one of the 2007 Most Influential Minority Business Leaders by the St. Louis Business Journal.

    Mary Koomar

    St. Louis Business Journal's Most Influential Businesswomen in St. Louis

    August 2007: St. Louis Business Journal names Scottrade's Mary Koomar, executive director of branch administration & corporate communication, among the Most Influential Businesswomen in St. Louis.

    Grant Bourzikas

    Computerworld's 40 Innovative People to Watch, Under the Age of 40

    July 2007: Grant Bourzikas, director of information security and business continuity, is named one of Computerworld magazine's 40 Innovative People to Watch, Under the Age of 40, for his innovation in IT security.

    CIO 100 Award

    CIO 100 Honoree 2007

    June 2007: Scottrade receives the CIO 100 Award, which recognizes organizations exemplifying the highest level of operational and strategic excellence in information technology.

    Brand Keys Customer Loyalty Engagement

    2007 Brand Keys Customer Loyalty Engagement Index

    May 2007: Scottrade is recognized as one of America's best-loved brands, winning the Online Brokerage Category of the 2007 Brand Keys Customer Loyalty Engagement Index for the second consecutive year.

    Training Top 125

    February 2007: Scottrade is named a Training Top 125 winner by Training magazine for its continued excellence in professional training and development in areas such as customer service, communication skills, diversity and leadership.

    2006 Learning Leader for Operational Program Excellence

    Bersin Learning Leaders Award 2006

    January 2007: Research firm Bersin & Associates names Scottrade the 2006 Learning Leader for Operational Program Excellence, which recognizes Scottrade's training department for innovative professional development and customer service training.

  • 2006

    2006

    Best Low-Cost IRA

    November 2006: Scottrade is named the "Best Low-Cost IRA" by Kiplinger's Personal Finance for its variety of no-fee IRA products. As stated in Kiplinger's, "With one of the lowest minimum investments around – $500 – and no set-up fees or annual maintenance fee, Scottrade is a great place to open an IRA for yourself or a custodial IRA for your child."

    Brandweek Customer Loyalty Award 2006

    2006 Brandweek Customer Loyalty Awards Gold Winner, Online Brokerage Category,

    May 2006: Scottrade is the Gold Winner in the Online Brokerage Category of the 2006 Brandweek Customer Loyalty Awards powered by Brand Keys. The award recognizes Scottrade for ranking highest in customer loyalty among online investors.

    Barron's Four Stars

    March 2006: Barron's awards Scottrade four stars, ranking the firm's Trading Web Site and active trader platform, ScottradeELITE, highest in the categories of Access/Help and Usability. Barron's also names Scottrade one of the best online brokerages firms for buy and hold investors.

  • 2005

    2005

    JD Power Award

    Highest in Investor Satisfaction With Online Trading Services

    October 2005: For the sixth consecutive time, Scottrade is ranked "Highest in Investor Satisfaction With Online Trading Services" by J.D. Power and Associates.

    RCGA Top 50 2005

    Greater St. Louis Regional Chamber & Growth Association Top 50 Award

    October 2005: For the second consecutive year, Scottrade is selected as a recipient of the Greater St. Louis Regional Chamber & Growth Association Top 50 Award.

    Jane Wulf

    St. Louis Business Journal's Most Influential Businesswomen

    August 2005: St. Louis Business Journal names Chief Administrative Officer Jane Wulf, Chief Administrative Officer one of St. Louis' most influential businesswomen.

    American Association of Individual Investors' No. 1 online discount broker

    February 2005: The American Association of Individual Investors ranks Scottrade the No. 1 online discount broker, based on trade price, speed of execution, reliability and satisfaction.

    2004 HR Service Excellence Award

    February 2005: Scottrade receives HR Solutions' 2004 HR Service Excellence Award, which recognizes outstanding human resources departments in North America for service provided to employees.

  • 2004

    2004

    RCGA 2004 Award

    2004 Greater St. Louis Regional Chamber & Growth Association Top 50 Award

    October 2004: Scottrade is selected as a recipient of the 2004 Greater St. Louis Regional Chamber & Growth Association Top 50 Award, which recognizes companies who are active participants in the community and reflect the positive aspects of doing business in Greater St. Louis.

    Best Mutual Fund Selection for 2004

    October 2004: Kiplinger's Personal Finance magazine names Scottrade the Best Mutual Fund Selection for 2004, recognizing the firm's first-class service, wide selection of no-load mutual funds, low fees and quick response times.

    JD Power Award

    Highest in Investor Satisfaction With Online Trading Services

    September 2004: For the fifth consecutive time, Scottrade is ranked "Highest in Investor Satisfaction With Online Trading Services" by J.D. Power and Associates.

    No. 1 place to buy mutual funds online

    June 2004: Consumer Reports MoneyAdvisor ranks Scottrade the No. 1 place to buy mutual funds online.

    Barron's Best Online Broker for Novice Investors

    June 2004: Barron's names Scottrade Best Online Broker for Novice Investors.

    2003 HR Service Excellence Award

    March 2004: Scottrade receives HR Solutions' 2003 HR Service Excellence Award, which recognizes outstanding human resources departments in North America for service.

  • 2003

    2003

    JD Power Award

    Highest in Investor Satisfaction With Online Trading Services

    September 2003: Scottrade is ranked "Highest in Investor Satisfaction With Online Trading Services" in J.D. Power and Associates' 2003 Online Trading Investor Satisfaction StudySM for a fourth consecutive time.

  • 2002

    2002

    JD Power Award

    Highest in Investor Satisfaction With Online Trading Services

    September 2002: Scottrade is ranked "Highest in Investor Satisfaction With Online Trading Services" in J.D. Power and Associates' 2002 Online Trading Customer Satisfaction StudySM for the third consecutive time.

    JD Power Award

    Highest in Investor Satisfaction With Online Trading Services

    March 2002: Scottrade is ranked "Highest in Investor Satisfaction With Online Trading Services" in J.D. Power and Associates' 2002 Online Trading Customer Satisfaction StudySM for the second consecutive time.

  • 2001

    2001

    Kiplinger's Personal Finance No. 1 online broker

    October 2001: Kiplinger's Personal Finance rated Scottrade No. 1 in its annual ranking of online brokers.

    JD Power Award

    Highest in Investor Satisfaction With Online Trading Services

    September 2001: Scottrade is ranked "Highest in Investor Satisfaction With Online Trading Services" in J.D. Power and Associates' 2001 Online Trading Customer Satisfaction SurveySM.

  • 2000

    2000

    Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year

    Ernst & Young Regional Financial Services Entrepreneur of the Year

    July 2000: Scottrade President and CEO Rodger Riney named regional Financial Services Entrepreneur of the Year by Ernst & Young.

    BankRate.com No. 1 in Overall Excellence

    June 2000: BankRate.com rated Scottrade No. 1 in Overall Excellence in its annual survey of online brokers.

Founder & CEO Biography

Rodger Riney

Rodger Riney founded Scottrade in 1980 to provide investors with a better way to trade in the stock market. Learn more about Rodger’s background and reasons to serve the independent investor.

History Timeline

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The brokerage industry was deregulated in 1975. Learn how Scottrade introduced the concept of “deep discount” trading, providing an even greater value for investors.