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 42 reviews)); "Decent benefits with an above average PTO allowance (20 days at any level)." ((in 24 reviews)); "great culture and a lot of back office support" ((in 15 reviews)); "Great coworkers and team leaders." ((in 11 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 19 reviews)); "Poor leadership." ((in 11 reviews)); "No real training from the direct manager." ((in 9 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

(371 total reviews)

Mike Durbin

45% approve of CEO

49% positive business outlook

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Ratings trend for the last 6 months (371 reviews)

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Cetera Financial Group has an employee rating of 3.0 out of 5 stars, based on 371 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

371 reviews

5.0

Apr 23, 2020

Resilient Firm

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Firm has really progressed in recent years, solid diversity (especially considering industry) and smart talented associates

Cons

Hours can be long

Cetera Financial Group Response

5y

Thanks for sharing your perspective on working with Cetera! We agree that we are a resilient firm with nimble, intelligent team members all across the country! - Cetera Human Resources

5.0

Apr 2, 2020

Excellent Company

Business development specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

By far one of the most welcoming teams I've ever had the privilege of working for. There is a plethora of smart and capable minds with tons of experienced individuals from all parts of the financial world. Everyone really tries to help and train you on all the aspects of the company.

Cons

Can be a little confusing trying to learn about all the intricacies of the company and the financial advisor world in general, but that just comes with the territory.

Cetera Financial Group Response

5y

Thank you for sharing your thoughts about your time so far at Cetera. We agree with you…our business and industry can be complex; in fact, we’re working in many different ways to simplify both internally and externally. No doubt that you’ll begin to feel some of the positive effects as we continue to streamline. We’re looking forward to you being a long-time member of the team. - Cetera Human Resources

4.0

Mar 3, 2020

Solid

Public relations specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Nice office views, good location

Cons

The organization oftentimes seemed all over the place, poor communication

Cetera Financial Group Response

5y

We’re glad that you enjoyed the office views and environment at our headquarters in El Segundo! We also acknowledge the opportunity for increased communication and have made huge strides these past few months. Thanks for sharing your feedback. - Cetera Human Resources

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