How are the career development opportunities at AssetMark?

Good benefits Friendly coworkers and culture

Lack of career advancement Poor work/life balance

Average pay, nice co-workers for the most part. The pace was pretty easy. Everything about the place is pretty average. There can be good growth opportunity if you're early in your career and fit their mold.

They got bought out by PE early 2025 and changed management and it killed any hope for culture to grow in a positive way. They rewarded the worst leaders and started removing the best ones and pushed the positive culture drivers out. It's fine to work at but won't be a best place winner.

Decent compensation and benefits package Brand recognition in the financial services industry Talented colleagues who genuinely care

Toxic work environment: The marketing department is plagued by internal politics, poor communication, and a lack of psychological safety. Unrealistic deadlines: Projects are often under-scoped and over-promised, leaving employees scrambling to meet last-minute demands. Poor leadership: There is little accountability from management, and feedback is not welcomed unless it aligns with leadership’s narrative. Favoritism: Opportunities for advancement or recognition often come down to personal connections rather than merit. Bait-and-switch roles: The job you are hired for is rarely the job you end up doing. Expect your responsibilities to shift without notice or support. Long hours, low respect: Work-life balance is more of a tagline than a reality. Burnout is common, and contributions often go unnoticed.

Offer a lot of flexibility and competitive benefits.

Departments are very siloed and not much room for advancement.

I enjoy the culture- some young people there which is good.

Not a lot of career growth opportunities.

Decent compensation and benefits package Brand recognition in the financial services industry Talented colleagues who genuinely care

Toxic work environment: The marketing department is plagued by internal politics, poor communication, and a lack of psychological safety. Unrealistic deadlines: Projects are often under-scoped and over-promised, leaving employees scrambling to meet last-minute demands. Poor leadership: There is little accountability from management, and feedback is not welcomed unless it aligns with leadership’s narrative. Favoritism: Opportunities for advancement or recognition often come down to personal connections rather than merit. Bait-and-switch roles: The job you are hired for is rarely the job you end up doing. Expect your responsibilities to shift without notice or support. Long hours, low respect: Work-life balance is more of a tagline than a reality. Burnout is common, and contributions often go unnoticed.

culture, team, opportunity, cool tasks, not boring

cubicle, more lights could be turned on.

Great people Very supportive and collaborative environment Opportunity to make a difference

Lack of processes slow things down