Exciting fintech company with a meaningful mission - Anonymous employee SmartAsset Employee Review

5.0
22 July 2019
Anonymous employee
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Pros

- Tremendous business model that positively impacts millions lives every day through free, objective personal finance advice - Great team without a ton of office politics - Agile start up environment that is nimble to business needs while maintaining a core vision - Strong company trajectory and VC backing plus an impressive advisory board - Sneaky good benefits: Free lunch 3x/week, 401k 3% match, medical/dental with HSA, generous team outings, etc

Cons

This is a start up which comes with common challenges... - The company was raised on lean roots so operations and subsequent processes and support functions are lagging behind company growth - Resource allocation can be difficult from a personnel and technology perspective. An entrepreneurial mindset is sometimes required. The company is actively making progress in both areas although there is more to be done.

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5.0
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Cons

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5.0
4 Mar 2026
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Pros

After spending years at high-growth startups, the biggest thing I appreciate about SmartAsset is stability. The company still has the pace and energy of a growing tech company, but leadership tends to be thoughtful and measured about decisions rather than chasing every shiny object. Remote work is real here — not the “remote but everyone actually lives in one city” type. People are spread across the country and it works well. There’s a lot of autonomy and trust to manage your own schedule and work style. Compensation is strong if you perform, and the company has been steadily growing the business rather than overextending itself. Some people might look at the benefits and think they’re not as flashy as big tech or some startups like to advertise. But personally I’d take a company that is growing profitably and building something sustainable over one that offers tons of perks but ends up doing layoffs when the market shifts.

Cons

Benefits overall are solid, but I would love to see the 401(k) match grow over time. For a company centered around helping people make smart financial decisions, that’s one area that feels a little light compared to other places I’ve worked.

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SmartAsset Response
3mo
Thank you for sharing such a thoughtful perspective on your experience at SmartAsset. We’re glad to hear that the balance between growth and stability has stood out to you. Building a company that can grow sustainably while still maintaining the energy and opportunity of a tech environment is something we care deeply about. We also appreciate the feedback around benefits and leadership engagement. As the company continues to grow, we’re always evaluating how our programs evolve and how we create more opportunities for leaders across the organization to contribute to strategic conversations.
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