Does Cetera Financial Group pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Cetera Financial Group employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.9 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Cetera Financial Group. This rating has decreased by 10% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Cetera Financial Group?

41% of Cetera Financial Group employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Cetera Financial Group 3.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.9 for culture and values and 2.9 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Cetera Financial Group?

Financial Advisor (24) , Intern (13) , Operations Associate (12) , Administrative Assistant (7) , Analyst (6) , Manager (6) , Operations (6) , Sales Assistant (6) , Internship (5) , Operations Coordinator (5) , Business Analyst (4) , Financial Services Intern (4) , Accountant (3) , Administrative (3) , Anonymous (3)

What are the pros of working at Cetera Financial Group according to real employee reviews?

"Great people to work with" ((in 38 reviews)); "Decent benefits with an above average PTO allowance (20 days at any level)." ((in 29 reviews)); "great culture and a lot of back office support" ((in 18 reviews)); "Great team and collaborative environment." ((in 12 reviews)); "Great coworkers and team leaders." ((in 11 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Cetera Financial Group according to real employee reviews?

"Low pay: Some say pay is low" ((in 19 reviews)); "Poor leadership." ((in 11 reviews)); "No real training from the direct manager." ((in 9 reviews)); "departmental training" ((in 7 reviews)); "Upper management is avaliable but seems like its scrambling." ((in 6 reviews))

What are employees saying about Cetera Financial Group layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Cetera Financial Group layoffs and their outlook for job security at Cetera Financial Group in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Cetera Financial Group locations?

El Segundo , San Diego , Saint Cloud , Los Angeles , West Des Moines , Denver , Des Moines , Dallas , New York , Atlanta , Chicago , Houston , Indianapolis , Schaumburg , Albany , Phoenix , Fort Worth , Saint Paul , Boca Raton , Tampa , Charleston , Florham Park , Kansas City , Chesterfield , Buffalo , Miller Place , Westbury , Woodbury , Saline , Grand Rapids

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3.0

41% would recommend to a friend

(76 total reviews)

Mike Durbin

48% approve of CEO

52% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.4

Diversity & inclusion

3.0

Work/Life balance

2.9

Culture & values

2.9

Compensation and benefits

2.9

Career opportunities

2.7

Senior management

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1.0

Dec 27, 2016

Good people but bad leadership

Management

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good people that care about each other at the associate level

Cons

Pay is less than other firms. Bonuses and raises are non existent. No career growth opportunities. Expected to take on multiple roles without additonal comp. Culture revolves around doing whatever customers (registered reps and advisors) demand at the expense of associate wellness

3.0

Nov 8, 2015

planner

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Nice people, decent pay and clear cut responsibilities.

Cons

Too much bad press, dropping stock price, lack of communication.

2.0

Mar 2, 2015

Teetering on the brink of disaster

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Decent benefits, you can wear jeans to work, and most employees seem to genuinely care about each other and support one another.

Cons

Constantly in a state of flux. It seems to get bought and sold every other year and leadership changes are just as frequent. The company is ridiculously understaffed yet employees who don't really contribute aren't held accountable. Salaries are on the low end, unless you're an executive with modest experience they overpay to join the company. The company is about to integrate other firms owned by its new parent company and the timelines for those projects are overaggressive and unrealistic. Career opportunities and upward mobility are minimal for a company this size.

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