Pros
I completed a 25+year career in finance and investment management by spending my final years as a Financial Advisor at Private Capital Group. Working at PCG was "the icing on the cake" for me as I joined with fellow professionals, a deep bench and a congenial, competent support staff.
Having worked at three other firms along the way I can attest that no place, including PCG, is perfect; but to suggest that this firm or its working environment is "toxic" is beyond misguided. In my experience all advisors and staff had easy access to top management. Private Capital Group is a growing financial service firm which continues to attract sophisticated clients in a very competitive field.
Cons
Occasionally PCG's growth requires staff to extend themselves as new clients must be assimilated into PCG's Best of Breed asset and wealth management platforms.