Edward Jones is a great company and the pay is fantastic if you make it.. Back about 5 yrs ago I worked for them for almost a yr.. but you're right, it's basically a sales job. The company more or less tells you what funds/companies to push and while you can pick whatever, it's highly frowned upon to go against the grain...
Worst part is, it's mandatory to go door to door selling yourself/"meeting people"... You have to meet approx. 25 "quality contacts" per day n document their address/conversation so corporate can check up on you.. And it's mandatory to wear a suit/tie at all times while going door to door.. sux man, people assume your a bible salesman and most aren't very happy IF they answer.. After I was fully licensed they made me do this almost full time, quit within a week
On the flipside, after 2+ yrs of doing this everyday you probably should have a client base n won't have to do it again n within 5 yrs the avg broker makes 105k per yr, with some guys easily clearing a mil..