Great environment, few opportunities - Brokerage Associate Vanguard Employee Review

4.0
7 Apr 2010
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Good Benefits and Coverage for the entire family 4% match 401k Additional 10% of salary goes to Retirement every year Friendly Environment Good training

Cons

Lack of opportunities in North Carolina Very few-off phone activities Limited schedules (8-4:30, 8:30-5, or 9-5:30) Salary lags comparable businesses

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3.0
3 June 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Awesome coworkers for young professionals. Paid licensing for a few months.

Cons

Micromanagement is out of control. Incompetent team leaders who are obsessed with power and metrics. Back to back calls, limited support, and nearly impossible effective communication between departments. Zero time to cultivate culture because you are taking calls every second of the day except for 30min/1hr lunch and two 15 minute breaks. You’re locked into your role for over a year (apprenticeship for around 60 days, then a year after promotion to associate) and your team leaders will not approve internal applications unless you are “eligible”.

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