A Fish Rots from the Head Down - Sales SmartAsset Employee Review

1.0
Aug 15, 2019
Recommend
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Pros

The office is in a cool area and lunch is catered 3x a week. Those are the only pros.

Cons

This company is unfortunatly plagued with, from my experience, a very toxic culture. The CEO is a very imposing figure whom I have wittnessed publically belittle employees on several occasions. Every department is at the mercy of his moods and often, it is hard to get anything accomplished because of this. Upper Management (especially in the sales and account management departments) has a habit of gaslighting their underlings because they are fearful of becoming subject to one of the CEO's temper. This whole dynamic is not sustainable and makes for a really uncomfortable atmosphere. My own experience at this company as a female in sales was truly awful, I am so happy that I'll never have to go there again.

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SmartAsset Response
6y
Hi, this is David Frisone, SVP of Financial Advisor Revenue. We are surprised to hear that you didn’t have a world class experience in your time with SmartAsset. At SmartAsset, we work hard to provide an employee experience that is positive, supportive and constantly improving. We’re incredibly proud of our CEO. All who work with him know him to be a trustworthy professional dedicated to the integrity of this company and the success of every member of our team. We are committed to make this company a great place to work and take tremendous pride in the strength of our leadership – indeed, in every member of our company’s team. Leadership and teamwork are at the core of everything we do. Please feel free to contact me directly to discuss your concerns and thank you for sharing this feedback.

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Pros

After spending years at high-growth startups, the biggest thing I appreciate about SmartAsset is stability. The company still has the pace and energy of a growing tech company, but leadership tends to be thoughtful and measured about decisions rather than chasing every shiny object. Remote work is real here — not the “remote but everyone actually lives in one city” type. People are spread across the country and it works well. There’s a lot of autonomy and trust to manage your own schedule and work style. Compensation is strong if you perform, and the company has been steadily growing the business rather than overextending itself. Some people might look at the benefits and think they’re not as flashy as big tech or some startups like to advertise. But personally I’d take a company that is growing profitably and building something sustainable over one that offers tons of perks but ends up doing layoffs when the market shifts.

Cons

Benefits overall are solid, but I would love to see the 401(k) match grow over time. For a company centered around helping people make smart financial decisions, that’s one area that feels a little light compared to other places I’ve worked.

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SmartAsset Response
3mo
Thank you for sharing such a thoughtful perspective on your experience at SmartAsset. We’re glad to hear that the balance between growth and stability has stood out to you. Building a company that can grow sustainably while still maintaining the energy and opportunity of a tech environment is something we care deeply about. We also appreciate the feedback around benefits and leadership engagement. As the company continues to grow, we’re always evaluating how our programs evolve and how we create more opportunities for leaders across the organization to contribute to strategic conversations.
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