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 18 reviews)); "Great coworkers and team leaders." ((in 14 reviews)); "Great team and collaborative environment." ((in 10 reviews))

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

"Low pay: Some say pay is low" ((in 17 reviews)); "No real training from the direct manager." ((in 10 reviews)); "Poor leadership." ((in 10 reviews)); "departmental training" ((in 8 reviews)); "Upper management is avaliable but seems like its scrambling." ((in 7 reviews))

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

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

What are the top reviewed Cetera Financial Group locations?

El Segundo , San Diego , Saint Cloud , Los Angeles , West Des Moines , Denver , Dallas , Des Moines , New York , Atlanta , Chicago , Houston , Indianapolis , Schaumburg , Albany , Phoenix , Fort Worth , Saint Paul , Boca Raton , Tampa , Charleston , Florham Park , Kansas City , Chesterfield , Buffalo , Miller Place , Westbury , Woodbury , Saline , Grand Rapids

Cetera Financial Group reviews

3.0

37% would recommend to a friend

(372 total reviews)

Mike Durbin

45% approve of CEO

49% positive business outlook

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (372 reviews)

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Cetera Financial Group has an employee rating of 3.0 out of 5 stars, based on 372 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Cetera Financial Group employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Financial Services industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

372 reviews

2.0

Feb 1, 2017

Management

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Friendly staff, free parking, causal dress

Cons

Overworked and not appreciated, lots of overtime requested

4.0

Jan 18, 2017

Independent Financial Planner

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

You are an independent financial advisor/planner and there is no pressure to sell products to clients. You determine your own marketing plan, determine your own hours, client segmentation etc. The back office/resource center is very helpful and supportive.

Cons

You are completely independent and must find your own clients or buy a book of business. Until you earn enough revenue to hire an assistant, you are doing everything (paperwork, processing, plans, investments etc.) by yourself.

4.0

Dec 30, 2016

Some great opportunities

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Smart, well-liked executives. Great opportunity for advancement in many areas if you work for it. Good pay and incentives. Generous vacation and better than average benefits. Casual dress.

Cons

Company recovering from a few bumpy years and leadership turnover. Execs in several different locations. Some departments understaffed. Headquarters office could use a makeover.

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