“I loved working at Mercer and planned to retire there.”

Pros:  “Remote work setting, travel, highly satisfying”

Cons:  “Travel! The company was sold in 2009 and was entirely restructured.” – Full Review

“Fraternal Benefits for members outstanding”

Pros:  “Great support form everyone, the support we receive to give back to communities is awesome. Technology is up and coming, lap top with everything needed.....so much more”

Cons:  “No financial support until you receive your license and become an active agent. Need several successful appointments to qualify for Financial support every month.” – Full Review

“The best at what they do.”

Pros:  “Excellent products, great environment to learn in, some of the best management anywhere.”

Cons:  “Tough underwriting, high premiums, FYC pay structure.” – Full Review

“Oh the middle management!”

Pros:  “Great in other areas. Has great potential”

Cons:  “Managers want to succeed but the area manager is lacking in experience, talent, man management skills, understanding of the sales processes, coaching and…” – Full Review

“Potential to enjoy a great lifestyle and career by helping others to set and achieve goals”

Pros:  “A lot. Marketing support, Training, PFP financial planning software, corporate strength, compensation, extensive variety of products and platforms to use with clients”

Cons:  “Much like most of variable income models, Consultant turnover can be rather high (I would guess around 75% after 4 yrs). Company tends to cater to top producers…” – Full Review

“Financial Advisor”

Pros:  “Lifestyle can be great for a financial services type of job but can include week ends and festivities; long work hours especially in evenings but you can play tennis every…”

Cons:  “Business development, very difficult to identify new potential clients - no help from the company nor the management” – Full Review