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Symmetry Financial Group

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Not everything is at it seemed on the first day - Insurance Agent Symmetry Financial Group Employee Review

2.0
May 25, 2017
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

I didn't have to apply with every carrier in order to get appointed with them.

Cons

Too many agents and too few leads. I was told I could ask anyone for help...until I asked to talk to agents in my area. Then I was told that every agent in every state is just the same. That people in every state are just the same. This is not true. I was told the leads were mine but more than 90% of the leads I called had been contacted before. Symmetry run at least 5 simultaneous lead campaigns. Yup 5 so if a home owner returns 5 mailers there are 5 Symmetry agents fighting for the same lead. This didn't work for me!

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Symmetry Financial Group Response
9y
Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback on your experience at Symmetry. We work hard to provide support that agents need to get up and running as efficiently as possible. I understand your concern regarding the lead generation process, however, your explanation of this is not completely accurate. We do have multiple campaigns running at the same time so we can make sure to have to fresh leads in our agents hands as quickly as possible. We also have a process to check for duplication among our most recent leads that prevents these leads from being distributed to multiple agents at the same. If you are working with bonus leads there is a possibility that these leads have been contacted previously by a Symmetry agent who was unable to help the customer with the desired protection. Based on the location you have listed in your review I can say that we have numerous agents in your area that are very successful utilizing the Symmetry system that is second to none in the industry. We appreciate your time here with Symmetry and wish you the best of luck as you move forward with your career!

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5.0
Jul 11, 2026
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Pros

Great place to work, all the training you could ask for. Ample room to grow and develop, loads of promotion opportunities and bonuses

Cons

1099/commission only think of it as a solo entrepreneurship. Leads are available, but not given to you, you do need to pay. But think of it like the marketing costs to run any business. While there is an abundance of coaching and opportunities available as a whole. Who your uplines are can determine your success if you let it. So do your research on which agency you go with. Some are production focused, some are agency building and vibes focused. Some healthy combination of both. If you’re just getting into sales, having an upline with a record of success is a must. With massive amounts do activity you can be very successful

3.0
Jun 19, 2019
Recommend
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Pros

Work your own hours. Stay at home job 60% of the time. Very positive environment. Great conventions to travel and meet people. Potential to recruit everyone you know. When your up - feels amazing to be there. And once you take a turn, well then, see below...

Cons

Let me explain to you - that - it pains me to write this. This company took me a long way. But what I never realized, is if you compaire them to other brokers, they are low on the compensation scale. Start at 60% - I have had offers to start at 70% and even 85%. If you don't like running a team and recruiting, then don't bother. If you manage to write enough business to make a living, you need to get help - you would need to hire people to set appointments. Your really running your entire business and your upline will give you the moral boost. The Con is the debt - you will end up going bankrupt, owe the IRS - and probably be reported to Vector and go bust. They pressure you into taking out more lead orders, it gets expensive. Ah - you best hope nobody charges back a deal. The business is a doggy dog world. The guys who recruit are at the top of the chain. The sad truth is I made my upline thousands, when I was going broke, he wouldn't loan me a dime to save my life. I was selling everything I own, and taking out more debt to pay for leads. I was a great agent, above average - in fact I made it much farther then 80% of the new hires. No benefits, No 401k, No insurance, once you pay for leads and benefits, you best hope your buying the $30 dollar leads to get some good clients. It is really hard, I think if you make it, you probably know how to run a business - not for an average Joe in my opinion.

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Symmetry Financial Group Response
6y
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. Here at Symmetry, we strive to provide the best opportunity and resources to maximize an agent’s profitability. Our unique system affords agents the opportunity to make a great living while achieving their personal goals and objectives in the short, medium and long term. If you would like to discuss your feedback or concerns, please reach out to us at customerservice@sfglife.com.
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