Is Equitable Advisors a good company to work for?

Equitable Advisors has an overall rating of 3.7 out of 5, based on over 2,916 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months. 63% of employees would recommend working at Equitable Advisors to a friend and 63% 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 3.4 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Equitable Advisors. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 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 3.9 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 (825) , Financial Professional (383) , 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 199 reviews)); "Great training to develop business" ((in 162 reviews)); "Great culture and highly motivated individuals" ((in 141 reviews)); "Flexibility; the company truly cares; great benefit options" ((in 87 reviews)); "Flexible schedule but the more time you put in the more you'll get out of it." ((in 56 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 88 reviews)); "Not much help from management and poor organizational structure." ((in 73 reviews)); "This is great position for someone with years of experience and the ability to live off of full commission." ((in 71 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 , Secaucus , Fort Worth , Philadelphia , Syracuse , Atlanta , Miami

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Equitable Advisors reviews

3.7

63% would recommend to a friend

(635 total reviews)

Mark Pearson

80% approve of CEO

63% positive business outlook

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4.0

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4.0

Career opportunities

3.9

Culture & values

3.9

Work/Life balance

3.9

Senior management

3.4

Compensation and benefits

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4.0

Jan 22, 2026

Good Start

Financial advisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Licensing - Good Resources - Mentorship - Unlimited Potential - Competitive - Commission based (double edged sword)

Cons

- Commission based (double edged sword) - Quarterly quotas - Long hours - Pressure to build a book of business quickly

Equitable Advisors Response

5mo

Thank you for your valuable feedback! We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts with us. We understand the importance of financial stability, and we currently have a stable pay component for all entry-level traditional financial professionals. As a result, in addition to commissions, all entry-level financial professionals also receive a regular, stable payment for all hours worked. This stable pay, combined with commissions, ensures a solid financial foundation as you build your book of business. We are committed to supporting our team with steady income, comprehensive training, and personalized coaching. If you’re interested in exploring these opportunities further, we encourage you to reconnect with your local branch or visit our career site for more information. We look forward to the possibility of working together again!

2.0

Dec 22, 2025

Upper Management Type A Personality

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

There is 3 weeks of vacation hours and 10 days of sick time (prorated depending on hire date). Vacation time is a use or lose plan (doesn't roll over). There are bonuses (prorated based on hire date) which are given out in February.

Cons

The offered salary was less than the asking salary. The Deerfield EVP is a Type A personality and has control issues . . . everything is the EVP's way or not at all. Expectation is to work after hours without pay and the company doesn't approve overtime. Unpaid lunch hour doesn't seem to be recognized and, if the EVP or an Advisor is asking for something, they need it right away. There is only 1 other daily employee there and the day can get boring and very quite when it's only 2 people in the office every day.

Equitable Advisors Response

6mo

At Equitable, we take all concerns seriously and will review the matter promptly. Please feel free to share any additional details by emailing us directly at AskHR@equitable.com.

3.0

Nov 15, 2025

Bad base, good commission upside

Financual advisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Can make good money if you put in a lot of work and get lucky

Cons

Bad base salary, need good managers or you’ll make nothing

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