Brighton Jones LLC reviews

4.0

71% would recommend to a friend

(70 total reviews)

82% positive business outlook

Brighton Jones LLC has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 70 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Brighton Jones LLC employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Financial Services industry (3.7 stars).

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70 reviews
5.0
Jul 30, 2020
Recommend
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Pros

Brighton Jones has some of the most amazing people I have ever met or worked with. This team is all about helping others - whether our clients, colleagues or people in our community. Growth opportunities are everywhere given how collaborative we are, how much we want to accomplish together, and the passion we share for helping more people find happiness. There hasn't been a day that has gone by where I haven't learned something new, felt the care from a team member, or felt the impact I am making in this organization. We are a team that wants to be the thought leader in our industry and we do things differently because we believe it is a better way to serve our clients. We work hard, learn a lot, form amazing relationships, and have amazing experiences together. I feel so lucky to be a part of this amazing team!

Cons

Because we have been growing so quickly, we have to stay nimble, adapt and flex with the growth. If you don't like change, you won't like it here. We've been around for 20 years but still feel innovative and fresh like a start-up operates. We're always looking to be better and to do that, you are always assessing, evaluating, pivoting as necessary and coming up with the next strategic action plan. We work hard because we are all very passionate about the work we do and work doesn't feel like work as it becomes a natural extension of who we are.

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Brighton Jones LLC Response
5y
Thank you for your feedback! We continue to prioritize our goals and objectives based on feedback from all who will share it. Keep using your voice!
2.0
Jul 14, 2020

A never-ending marathon (with free alcohol handouts along the way)...

Anonymous employee
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Pros

I'll preface by stating that this company pushed me to my limits (both +/-): challenging my work, my relationships, my approach to solutioning, my values, my personality, my dedication, my health (esp. mental), my intolerance toward BS, etc. I learned a lot about myself at BJ, and while I am now in a better opportunity outside of BJ, I do credit and am in gratitude for much of what BJ taught me. Hands down, the people are the biggest perk to life at BJ. The People Team does an incredible job at hiring smart, funny, caring, and dedicated individuals who are willing and eager to give their all. If it's not the camaraderie experienced working late nights alongside your peers while cranking out reports and deliverables, it'll be the compassion you'll feel for one another as you joke over the fact that your babysitter gets paid more than you when calculating the number of hours worked every week. You realize, that instead of a well-deserved raise or bonus, your "bonus" goes toward the free-flowing booze in BJ's secret Mezz (speakeasy). That could be a perk to you: if the idea of a work drinking culture and the occasional social events are up your alley. But alas, that was all pre-COVID times. The sense of #oneteam aka camaraderie is strong because everyone is trying to commit to an insane work schedule and prove their self-worth in a business with an established pecking order with set "Ivy League" working/quality standards. It's stressful and chaotic the majority of the time, but yes, you'll make some life-long friends here, no doubt. So pros= friends, booze, and acquiring the strongest work ethic ever.

Cons

If you've worked at BJ for a year or less, you'll experience your worklife through the most supreme rose-colored glasses. Everything and everyone is AWESOME. I caution jobseekers from reading GlassDoor reviews from BJ employees with noted employment under a year of work history for that reason. From a year onward, you'll either start drinking the "culture" koolaid from your very own name-etched pint glass which the CEO churns heavily along with his subservient exec staff, or you'll begin to question whether the company mission, values, and messaging are purely a marketing ploy to generate more clients, retain its ideal employees and hire new ones. When distilled to the basics, BJ wants to drum up business like any other firm and the ultra wealthy, white, male business partners of BJ want continue the perception that the company promotes all things equal and fair and hires "diverse" employees who are well-compensated for the demands undertaken. You are strategically hired for two things: 1. the skills and endurance you can bring to advance the company's/partner's profits, and 2. your physical image to build the company's brand. If you're a BIPOC, get ready to be featured in their marketing/hiring campaigns. What type of employee will have the capacity to bend over backward and work until midnight to meet the demands of their leaders? Inexpensive post-grads who do not have the leverage to negotiate a fair wage of the hours they will soon put in, and 30 something-year olds who are attempting to build their careers and meet crazy deadlines without the balancing act of having a family and prioritizing which comes first. Skeptical? Just take a look at the team page on their website.

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Brighton Jones LLC Response
5y
Thank you for your feedback. We agree that people are our best asset and we put a lot of care and intentionality around trying to support our team so they are healthy, happy, and are given opportunities for both personal and professional development. While we do work hard and enjoy spending time together collaborating and celebrating, we strive to support every individual to find the right balance for their work life, as it is truly different for everyone. We are very supportive of helping a teammate who doesn’t feel that a role isn’t the right fit for them and support them to find one that is a better fit, whether at Brighton Jones or elsewhere. We hope you have found an opportunity that is more in line with your personal and professional needs. All the best!
5.0
May 31, 2020
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

1. Culture. Culture. Culture. It's the best. 2. Leadership is very open with all employees. No hesitation to discuss the opportunities and risks that the company faces. 3. You are given the opportunity to problem solve and if you find a better way to do something, you will be supported in taking that on. 4. The company is growing quickly. Lots of opportunity for employees to take on new responsibilities and build their own role.

Cons

1. While growth is a great thing, it does cause changes in the company. Management has been really good at managing these changes but will continue to need to monitor how current employees are adapting.

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Brighton Jones LLC Response
5y
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're continuing to focus on our change management as we continue to grow and scale rapidly. Keep your feedback coming!
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