8 years and mixed emotions - Compliance Analyst LPL Financial Employee Review

3.0
Mar 11, 2017
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Great clean new building located in UTC San Diego Area. Features a cafe, Starbucks (proudly serving), electric car charging stations via Sema Connect, fitness center, health clinic and more.

Cons

Work environment has went from pleasant with steady work to super micromanaged. Every minute is accounted for. Most jobs have been running in the "red line" of speed and work load for years and this is the new normal so it has become expected. Hired for one department needs and duties turns into six to save on overhead. It's hard to change jobs inside the company unless you take a lessor position with a pay cut. They tend to fill positions at entry level. Moving up in the company is especially difficult. Experienced and hard working no longer means what it used to. You must become best friends with your boss in order to move up. Because of this, I have seen a entry level person promoted quickly that still has no idea what they are doing.

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Cons

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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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