Does Cetera Financial Group pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Cetera Financial Group employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.9 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Cetera Financial Group. This rating has decreased by 12% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Cetera Financial Group?

37% of Cetera Financial Group employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Cetera Financial Group 3.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.8 for culture and values and 2.7 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Cetera Financial Group?

Financial Advisor (24) , Intern (13) , Operations Associate (12) , Administrative Assistant (7) , Analyst (6) , Manager (6) , Operations (6) , Sales Assistant (6) , Internship (5) , Operations Coordinator (5) , Business Analyst (4) , Financial Services Intern (4) , Accountant (3) , Administrative (3) , Anonymous (3)

What are the pros of working at Cetera Financial Group according to real employee reviews?

"Great people to work with" ((in 39 reviews)); "Decent benefits with an above average PTO allowance (20 days at any level)." ((in 26 reviews)); "great culture and a lot of back office support" ((in 14 reviews)); "Great coworkers and team leaders." ((in 12 reviews)); "Great team and collaborative environment." ((in 10 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Cetera Financial Group according to real employee reviews?

"Bad management for junior advisors" ((in 23 reviews)); "Low pay: Some say pay is low" ((in 17 reviews)); "Poor leadership." ((in 11 reviews)); "No real training from the direct manager." ((in 9 reviews)); "departmental training" ((in 8 reviews))

What are employees saying about Cetera Financial Group redundancies in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Cetera Financial Group redundancy and their outlook for job security at Cetera Financial Group in 2026.

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The problem starts with the top - Anonymous employee Cetera Financial Group Employee Review

1.0

Jul 17, 2015

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Pay is good. They pay very well for management but there is a dramatic gap between management and non salaried employees

Cons

There old guard at the top must be replaced. The directors and managers have just enough experience to run a fast food chain. The culture and reputation internally is that nothing has been fixed and they keep adding more broker dealers to compound the problem. There is a lack of email and meeting etiquette throughout the organization. For example, meetings are scheduled 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Emails are pretty much the same with at least 5 people copied.

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5.0

Jun 23, 2026

Internal communications specialist

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Overall, I've had a very positive experience. One of the biggest strengths has been the people. I've had the opportunity to work with a great team and strong leadership, and everyone has been supportive, collaborative, and approachable. I appreciate the positive culture and the willingness of colleagues to help one another and share knowledge. I also value the work-life balance, which have helped create a healthy and productive work environment. The team fosters open communication, and I've enjoyed the variety of work and the opportunity to learn from different people and perspectives. Overall, it's been a great place to work, and I've genuinely enjoyed being part of the team.

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* Greater visibility into long-term career development and advancement opportunities would be valuable. Establishing more structured career development programs and mentorship opportunities could help employees better understand potential growth paths and support their long-term development. * While there have been noticeable improvements, having more in-office activities and opportunities for collaboration and connection for employees who come into the office could make the experience more engaging and further strengthen team culture and employee engagement.

3.0

Jul 8, 2026

Elite service representative

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I truly love the people I work with, my team itself is 100% the best part of this job. Reliable employment in this job market. It’s hard to get fired

Cons

Hybrid is great, but I hate that they keep pushing in office more and more. It truly impacted my work life balance after last year when the hybrid policy was changed. Benefits reduced after Avantax was bought by cetera. Bonuses are far from generous for being annual. Team is understaffed, takes forever to back fill roles once someone leaves due to HR red tape.team is stretched thin at this point Workload significantly increased after Avantax was bought by cetera The systems suck, nothing works and tech seems to have no idea how to fix things. Cetera is in the business of acquiring more and more firms vs improving what already exists Really pushing the use of AI and they closely track your usage. AI use is factored into your review and bonus

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