Low morale. Don't work here if you plan to get securities licensed! - Anonymous employee LPL Financial Employee Review

3.0
28 Dec 2013
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

* Better than unemployment * Paycheck * Colleges

Cons

Middle management barely knows the business and lack comprehensive knowledge of operation day to day practice. Also, some managers barely know how to construct a complete sentence. Perhaps, they should enroll in the LPL University. The company verbally give recognition but no monetary compensation for delivering best practice for efficiencies. The singular word used most often at LPL is transparency. Please don't ever mention to advisors that offshore processors are in India! We can't be that transparent. Don't expect to get sponsorship to get your securities license if your job or department doesn't require it. The company doesn't pass the cost saving from offshore to reinvest career development.

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LPL Financial offers a flexible hybrid work model, which is one of the better aspects of the company. Managers are generally not overly strict about specific in-office days, giving employees some flexibility in managing their schedules.

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Work-life balance is a major challenge. Weekend release work is common, often averaging two weekends per month, yet there is no overtime compensation. Employees are essentially expected to work a full workweek plus weekends when needed, which has contributed to high turnover on some teams. The culture can also feel harsh and impersonal. Leadership rarely expresses appreciation or recognition for employee contributions, which negatively impacts morale. Some managers come across as cold or overly task-focused, creating an environment where employees feel valued only for output rather than as people. There also appears to be a lack of trust between employees and leadership. Many teammates do not seem confident that leadership understands or genuinely addresses their concerns. Overall, morale feels low, and recognition for strong performance appears limited.

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