Failing business model - Anonymous employee LPL Financial Employee Review

2.0
2 June 2015
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

-Cute girls in San Diego office -younger crowd -25 cent sodas -nice building -good job for someone fresh out of school who has no experience

Cons

-lots of incompetent people -rejects from other big companies wind up here after they get laid off / fired -high turnover at all levels of organization from management to associate level people -failing business model -low pay for financial services industry...all the A-type people are in NYC or Boston..not on the west coast.

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5.0
27 May 2026
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Pros

I loved my internship here. It was very immersive and everyone was very kind and supportive. Loved the team I worked with.

Cons

Could have been a bit more to do.

2.0
23 May 2026
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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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