Impersonal and greed-fueled business model equates to epic fail. - Marketing Associate Fisher Investments Employee Review

2.0
Feb 3, 2009
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Pros

As an entry level employee at Fisher, you're given more responsibility than you'd encounter at most similar positions with other firms. The pay is also decent for an entry level position ($50,000 starting pay for associates), though when you factor in the required 50 hour work week, the pay becomes much less spectacular. Promotions also come with significant pay increases, but as another reviewer stated, advancement is dependent on whether or not you drink the Kool-Aid, rather than on merit or experience. The benefits aren't bad (good medical plans that the firm pays for in full, 50% 401k match) though dental and vision "insurance" is essentially the firm reimbursing you for anything you have done, and the annual maximum amount allowed is staggeringly low. Good relationships forged with coworkers.

Cons

The parking situation is atrocious (nearly everyone but management has to park off-site the majority of the time, adding another 30 minutes on to the commute once you factor in shuttles), the work week is long (50 hours) and it's required. Believe it or not, you actually clock in and out and you're paid on an hourly structure, which is ridiculous. The firm employs a vision and values that are crammed down your throat at every opportunity, and the only people that advance are those that buy into this creed and integrate it into everything they do at the firm. The firm places absolutely no value on higher education, choosing instead to have individuals with zero relevant experience making big decisions (and absurd salaries) and serving in roles that should be filled by experienced individuals with advanced degrees and training. In principle, their desire to foster breadth and depth in their employees is a good idea, but in practice it fails. They foster an environment of fear, in which most employees are hesitant to admit any mistakes, and the majority of management isn't sympathetic to the plights of those at the associate level. Granted, nearly every workplace involves a certain amount of "politics", but the culture here is saturated with it. As another reviewer stated, it's easy to forge strong relationships with coworkers, but management couldn't be more impersonal. Employee morale is generally low; while eating lunch with coworkers on a daily basis, most of the conversation is dominated by gripes, irritating, and anger about the firm and its management. It's reasonable to assume this is a common occurrence throughout the firm, particularly on the associate level.

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5.0
Jun 15, 2026
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Pros

Company is willing to take candidates from a variety of backgrounds as long as they have acceptable experience [i.e. you don't have to be licensed super seller to be considered, but you do need good client experience].

Cons

N/A - wasn't there long enough

5.0
Jul 21, 2026
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Pros

great benefits and work life balance

Cons

No commission for additions to book of business

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