Not very lucrative if you do not have a very large network of friends who are willing to work with you professionally. - Financial Services Associate Prudential Employee Review

2.0
Oct 10, 2011
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Excellent training in sales practices, product knowledge, and the regulations of the financial services industry. Consistent and regular feedback of performance. Excellent benefits if you can make enough to pay for them.

Cons

100% commissions with no minimum salary. Income is reduced by weekly and monthly overhead related expenses. One never knows how much one will make in a given week or month which makes managing your personal budget extremely difficult. The FSA is expected to spend most of their time prospecting for clients via cold calling. The FSA expected to exploit existing personal and professional relationships which can impact those relationships very negatively. 3 year retention is less than 15%.

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3.0
Jul 10, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Solid benefits package, manageable workload. Can be a comfortable landing spot if you're able to tune out the outdated processes and legacy mindset.

Cons

The company undergoes frequent restructuring, and technical leadership often lacks the depth needed to guide modern engineering decisions. The culture can feel rooted in an older, more traditional mindset, and promising initiatives frequently get stuck in POC hell rather than reaching production. Career progression is also very manager-dependent; the wrong reporting relationship can significantly stall your growth. Overall technical bar is low — if you're trying to sharpen your skills, this environment may hold you back rather than push you forward.

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