Best Places to Work 2014: Hennessy Advisors, Inc.

NOVATO -- As a publicly traded investment management firm with more than $5 billion in assets under management, Hennessy Advisors treats every customer honestly and ethically. The firm prides itself on a balance of hard work coupled with solid support of home and families.

"While there have been difficult times, we just tightened our belts, stuck to our proven business model and worked hard. Staying focused and diligent has made us successful," said President, Chairman and CEO Neil Hennessy.

"The atmosphere is warm and welcoming," an employee observed. "Hennessy Advisors is an all-inclusive environment where emphasis is placed on individual success as well as that of the entire firm."

The firm has been on a sharp growth trajectory over the past year and a half.

"We all strive for a common goal, and all of the personalities make the workplace an extremely efficient, productive and fun place to be. Everyone gets along famously," another employee said. "We have a very open and collegial culture."

In addition to medical benefits and paid sick and vacation time, the company offers restricted stock grants and funded HSA accounts. It also buys lunch for the staff to celebrate birthdays or hiring anniversaries and offers gym memberships. There is a holiday party, lunchtime barbecues and sponsored events for employees and their families.

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