Price you pay for San Diego - Technical Project Manager LPL Financial Employee Review

2.0
Jul 27, 2011
Recommend
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Pros

One of the few large companies in San Diego, this is price you have to pay to stay in sunny SD. They pay reasonably well when compared to others in the area. Benefits are ok but not great. Soda machines are $0.25, thats really the only extra you get. Very fast paced, which has a lot of pros and many cons, the pros are that you will never get bored as work is always coming, everyday something new comes up, from the moment you walk in the door in the morning until you leave in the evening you will have something to do and usually running around. (see below for the cons)

Cons

Its a large company with way too many managers and not enough people actually doing the work. A lot of meetings and not enough action. No cafeteria on site or any lunch places walking distance, also the coffee stinks. Because its fast paced you don't really have time to think clearly on things, process improvement is talked about but its really hard to implement with the little free time you have, its hard to get actual work done since you are running at 100 miles an hour in between meetings.

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5.0
May 27, 2026
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Pros

I loved my internship here. It was very immersive and everyone was very kind and supportive. Loved the team I worked with.

Cons

Could have been a bit more to do.

2.0
May 23, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

LPL Financial offers a flexible hybrid work model, which is one of the better aspects of the company. Managers are generally not overly strict about specific in-office days, giving employees some flexibility in managing their schedules.

Cons

Work-life balance is a major challenge. Weekend release work is common, often averaging two weekends per month, yet there is no overtime compensation. Employees are essentially expected to work a full workweek plus weekends when needed, which has contributed to high turnover on some teams. The culture can also feel harsh and impersonal. Leadership rarely expresses appreciation or recognition for employee contributions, which negatively impacts morale. Some managers come across as cold or overly task-focused, creating an environment where employees feel valued only for output rather than as people. There also appears to be a lack of trust between employees and leadership. Many teammates do not seem confident that leadership understands or genuinely addresses their concerns. Overall, morale feels low, and recognition for strong performance appears limited.

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