If you’re considering a job as a retirement consultant or “financial sales consultant” don’t. - Retirement Consultant Empower Employee Review

1.0
Apr 12, 2023
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Pros

Benefits, training on the systems, and pay were the only pros I can think of.

Cons

Everything else was awful. This is a revolving door position that is focused solely on sales. For the most part you talk to people who have left their employer and try to convince them to open an IRA with Empower. While this can be a good fit for some people, it is not the right fit for everyone, and the only two offerings Empower has is a brokerage IRA that a client can get just about anywhere or a mutual fund only IRA with high expense ratios. Although these two options are very likely not the best fit for the customer your job is to find a way to convince them it is even though the companies values state they “do what’s right for the customer.”

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5.0
May 20, 2026
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Pros

Great place to work, lots of growth opportunity

Cons

None right now, the pace of change can be challenging to some

5.0
Jun 11, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Many smart people genuinely want to grow & succeed; An excellent long term strategic vision backed by long term oriented investors; Ample growth opportunities at a business that is very well positioned for long term growth. Leaders that genuinely care about their people. Remote work is truly an advantage - just the lack of a commute makes a large difference. Opportunity to be at the ground level of a company that will develop a much stronger national brand over the next decade.

Cons

Delivery & Execution are areas that are truly challenging in the high growth/evolutionary environment that Empower is in today. Cultural changes are happening within the business that create some competing priorities, though Sr. Leaders continue to lead through this. Working with people across the US means don't expect a normal schedule - early / late starts and working lunches are the norm.

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