Good company; management that cares - Vice President LPL Financial Employee Review

5.0
24 July 2022
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Been here over one year so the honeymoon period is over and feel like I have a good sense of this company. This is a strong company with great growth prospects and management is not afraid to share their vision with each and every employee. Management cares about their employees and it shows. Offices in SD and Fort Mill are beautiful and employee-friendly although the company has a reasonable remote policy.

Cons

Compensation lags for veterans vs. new hires, which I think hurts overall morale. Hard to combat this given recent labor market. However, I believe hiring should hold a firmer line on prospective employee salary demands. Although we are not the same name recognition as a Bank of America or Microsoft, I believe this company has on par stability and better growth prospects and should think of itself as a sought-after employer that can be more hard line on prospect salary demands.

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5.0
12 May 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Great Resources and support teams!

Cons

Too much back office turnover at times leaves support team lacking accurate answers

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2.0
23 May 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

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.

Cons

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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