You may be keeping it too wet, branches should be erect and able to support themselves. Even without cutting. Soil in the pot looks very dark/wet. How much and how often do you water? What is in the mix? How much sunlight does it get?

It's in sun for a good chunk of the day, only shade when the sun is directly overhead and the balcony above mine blocks it out. Standard potting mix from a local nursery or black/gold mix, I cant remember. I water it in the mornings with the rest of my plants outside, I could put it in a pot with better drainage I suppose. I guess I should mention that a dove probably contributed to this branches demise as they tend to land/stand on my plants since I've put deterrent on my railings. I just figured there isnt enough space for all the leaves with the 4 main stems being so close together and it needed a trim. And what's worse is this jade looks nothing like other peoples jade "trees" online so I have no idea what to do with it.

Watering it every day is likely too much/too often. I believe that soil stays wet most of the time, and that makes plant weak - roots will eventually rot off if that's the case. You didn't say where you are - is it hot? humid?...

Maybe doves sat on it, that would make them 'splayed'. If you have problem with doves, is there anything you can do? I have old, big birdcage that I sometimes put over a plant I worry about being destroyed by chipmunk or squirrels. It works very well, and doesn't cast shade on plant.

I will definitely stake it, that's simple enough. Thanks!

Im in Central Virginia, on the line of 7a/7b, it's always humid and has been very hot but it's back to normal now. But I checked it and to my surprise the soil was damp, Ill let it dry out more between waterings from now on. And as for the birds, Ill have to move it off the top shelf of my stand outside. That's just the sunniest spot but next level down should be ok. I have a couple bird feeders and the doves have been nightmarish this year crushing lots of my plants looking/waiting for dropped seed. I'm just happy it doesn't actually need pruning, just a little TLC. Thanks for your help!

Jade's a succulent, so you might want to post over at the Cactus and Succulent forum too. The forum is very active and full of helpful people who can help you with any growing issues and give you excellent guidance on pruning. It's so interesting over there that I lurk regularly to see what people are growing, and I've never even had a cactus or succulent!