Glassdoor rating is misleading - Anonymous employee The Motley Fool Employee Review

1.0
Sep 23, 2015
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

You will love working here for about a year… maybe longer if you drink the koolaid. Lots of perks like commuting subsidy, free office spinning/yoga/kettlebell classes, tons of booze all the time (sorry AAers), flex working depending on what dept. you are in, free books, tickets to Nats games, free financial classes. Still a hand full of smart/fun/kind people at the co. Try to hang w/them and keep your head down and don’t rock the boat and you will be ok.

Cons

Hard to know where to start…. a lot of lip service paid to being a self motiveated self starter, but that is because managers here lack of any real management training/experience. Mostly everyone spends a lot of time trying to CYA and put on a happy face so they dont become a target. As other reviews state, you have to be nimble… translation: Be able to follow schizo biz decisions and people running around trying to deliver on “whatever the CEO is hot on right now.” Popularity contests, self promotion, being a dude (like “dude” who can hang with the bros) are how you get ahead. If you are good at your job better pray that your manager is one of the “in” crowd and is actually asked for their opinion about you. Otherwise it is all based on whatever general impression about 5 people at the company have on you when they sit down to rate everyone at the company. (Ignore the hype about all the new ‘tools” they are building/trying to sell to other co.s to unleash talent. Even managers say that its more harmful than helpful.) The creepy cultish “people team” really does take note of who attends company events and participates in things like corhnole and ping pong tournaments. Seriously. Besides being kindergarten cops there other job is to keep top management from knowing how low morale really is.

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Pros

Generous benefits,Great benefits and the company really leans into being AI-first, which makes the work feel exciting and future focused. The mission of helping the world invest smarter is meaningful, and the people here are awesome, smart, kind, and fun to work with.

Cons

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3.0
Jul 10, 2026
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Pros

Remote work and work-life balance are excellent. The people are genuinely kind and approachable, and the Operations team provides one of the best onboarding experiences I’ve had. Company events and on-sites happen often enough to build meaningful relationships with coworkers without feeling excessive. The benefits package is one of the strongest perks, including an excellent 401(k) match. A special shoutout to Spring Health—it’s an outstanding benefit that many employees will appreciate. The company also offers nice surprises throughout the year, such as occasional bonuses or RSU grants around the holidays. Compensation is fair, though it varies by role and largely depends on what you negotiate when you’re hired. Overall, the culture is laid-back, supportive, and filled with people who are easy to work with, making it an enjoyable place to be.

Cons

Processes and internal structure can feel overly corporate at times, making even simple operational tasks take longer than they should. There are often multiple layers of approvals, which can slow decision-making. The promotion and compensation process lacks transparency, making career progression and raises feel somewhat unclear. Salary increases tend to be modest, and most employees do not receive a formal annual bonus tied to their compensation. While RSUs are offered, their perceived value can vary and may not feel as meaningful as traditional cash incentives. Strategic decision-making can sometimes be slow, with leadership and management appearing hesitant to make timely decisions. Compared to many modern tech companies, the culture feels more established than startup-like, with less emphasis on speed, innovation, and rapid execution. As AI continues to reshape the industry, it will be important for the company to adapt quickly. It remains to be seen whether it can evolve at the pace required to stay competitive.

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