Decent benefits, but frustrating compensation and management issues - Sr Retirement Consultant Empower Employee Review

2.0
May 26, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

1) the benefits and PTO are decent 2) working from can be considered a benefit 3) I enjoy the work and the clients.

Cons

1) income is capped and they use metrics designed to prevent consultants from maximizing payout. 2) the compensation plan has changed 4 times in 2 years….this year alone I am on my 3rd compensation plan. 3) lack of growth both in income and career 4) Management is useless. They over promise and under deliver. I am a 14yr professional and my income is lower now then any point in my recent career. Please note, I am a Top Producer and currently lead my team in monthly production. So I am not some inexperienced lazy salesperson, I am a under-compensated producer and closer.

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5.0
May 20, 2026
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Pros

Great place to work, lots of growth opportunity

Cons

None right now, the pace of change can be challenging to some

5.0
Jun 11, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Many smart people genuinely want to grow & succeed; An excellent long term strategic vision backed by long term oriented investors; Ample growth opportunities at a business that is very well positioned for long term growth. Leaders that genuinely care about their people. Remote work is truly an advantage - just the lack of a commute makes a large difference. Opportunity to be at the ground level of a company that will develop a much stronger national brand over the next decade.

Cons

Delivery & Execution are areas that are truly challenging in the high growth/evolutionary environment that Empower is in today. Cultural changes are happening within the business that create some competing priorities, though Sr. Leaders continue to lead through this. Working with people across the US means don't expect a normal schedule - early / late starts and working lunches are the norm.

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