Is Equitable Advisors a good company to work for?

Equitable Advisors has an overall rating of 3.7 out of 5, based on over 2,912 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months. 63% of employees would recommend working at Equitable Advisors to a friend and 64% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Equitable Advisors have been left by employees working as Vice President , Executive Assistant and Regional Vice President .

Does Equitable Advisors pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Equitable Advisors employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Equitable Advisors. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Equitable Advisors?

63% of Equitable Advisors employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Equitable Advisors 3.8 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.9 for culture and values and 4.0 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Equitable Advisors?

Financial Advisor (823) , Financial Professional (382) , Financial Consultant (295) , Intern (80) , Financial Representative (38) , Vice President (28) , Administrative Assistant (26) , Executive Assistant (19) , Financial Planner (19) , Wealth Management Intern (19) , Advisor (17) , Financial Advisor Trainee (17) , Regional Vice President (16) , Registered Representative (15) , Internship (14)

What are the pros of working at Equitable Advisors according to real employee reviews?

"The people are great and motivated" ((in 187 reviews)); "Great training for those entering the financial service industry." ((in 160 reviews)); "Great culture and highly motivated individuals" ((in 140 reviews)); "Flexibility; the company truly cares; great benefit options" ((in 85 reviews)); "Fantastic mentors, flexible schedule, great commissions" ((in 52 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Equitable Advisors according to real employee reviews?

"no salary (the salary they offer is a scam)" ((in 93 reviews)); "Commission only from day one" ((in 74 reviews)); "Not much help from management and poor organizational structure." ((in 73 reviews)); "Long hours and hard to stay determined" ((in 69 reviews)); "Hopefully you get a good manager (as I did) that will help you get a foothold in business early before you start to branch out." ((in 59 reviews))

What are employees saying about Equitable Advisors layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Equitable Advisors layoffs and their outlook for job security at Equitable Advisors in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Equitable Advisors locations?

New York , Dallas , San Francisco , Los Angeles , Houston , Woodbury , Columbia , Wellesley , Scottsdale , Austin , Raleigh , Bellevue , Woodbridge , Charlotte , San Antonio , San Diego , Falls Church , Troy , Irvine , Buffalo , Bala Cynwyd , Pittsburgh , Jacksonville , Edison , Philadelphia , Secaucus , Fort Worth , Syracuse , Atlanta , Miami

Equitable Advisors reviews

3.7

63% would recommend to a friend

(2,519 total reviews)

Mark Pearson

80% approve of CEO

64% positive business outlook

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Equitable Advisors has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 2,519 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Equitable Advisors employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Financial Services industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

3K reviews

5.0

May 16, 2022

Career Changed My Life

Financial advisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Extensive training Great management and mentorship programs Advancement opportunities Insane earning potential

Cons

Not for people that do not want to be held accountable, that are not coachable or that are not interested in working.

Equitable Advisors Response

4y

Thank you for sharing feedback and that is inspiring to hear! This is absolutely a career where our Financial Professionals have the opportunity for tremendous impact -- on their client’s lives, their communities and for personal growth and success.

2.0

May 4, 2022

An "OK" place to start your journey in finance

Financial professional

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexibility of schedule, you work when you want. If you don't work, you will not make money. Allows you to display your work ethic, you will find out how bad you want to succeed here. Work/Life Balance is nice but can make you lazy. Just hit your numbers and sprint. You can be successful if you are patient and grind. Entry Level position with great training Sales goals are not hard to hit, performance bonuses for doing the bare minimum. If you are not hitting your first 4 bonuses you should reconsider some goals. Decent resources and warm introduction to the finance industry Clear management structure and very team oriented Good sponsor for knocking out your testing

Cons

Outdated platform (RBG), does not lead to much success in a post-Covid world Main focus is pushing annuities disguised as "suitable" retirement plans Will ask you to prospect friends and family Only focus on a SMALL portion of financial strategies Glorified independent contractor, everything is "rented". Be prepared to start paying for everything you use (laptops, software, leads, office space, etc..) Takes 4-5 years minimum to see sustained success Be ready to starve without a rich natural market. Hidden deductions from paychecks, bogus recovery charges, NOT a steady income. Expensive employee insurance options and few bonus opportunities. Salary is a joke, commissions are cut in half for first 2 years. Too many hands in your paycheck. Beware, the top eats way more than the bottom. HIGH turnover, you will not work with the same group for long. I saw at least 20 people come and go in 30 months You are 10000% replaceable. Management earns bonuses for you contracting After you leave they will come after any commissions that did not equal your "salary".

2.0

Mar 14, 2022

Not for everyone

Financial advisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

None that I remember, nice coworkers maybe Good way to get your certifications in a competitive industry

Cons

You make little to no base salary, You are heavily pushed to call and sell members of your family, as well as friends.

Equitable Advisors Response

4y

Our on-boarding program includes in-person training, online courses, mentoring programs, and shadowing opportunities, all designed to supply you with valuable sales experience training that will help you jump-start your career. For most, this includes reaching out to potential clients who have not yet considered working with a Financial Professional and explaining the value of what they do.

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