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

1.0

Nov 7, 2018

Pay is low

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

One manager was helpful in giving direction

Cons

Majority of managers do not know to lead a group. Very unorganized.

Cetera Financial Group Response

6y

Thank you for this feedback. We are in the process of developing manager training which will be rolling out soon. We will ensure this feedback is relayed to our company leadership, as well. - Cetera Human Resources

3.0

Oct 29, 2018

Great place to start but....

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Provides great insight into industry. Most areas work well together. Generous PTO plan.

Cons

Ability to advance is limited. Change management is difficult. Pay is substandard compared to industry. Spend too much time chasing the wind....

Cetera Financial Group Response

6y

Thank you for providing this feedback. We’re glad to be a place with great insight into the financial industry and think providing our employees an employment package with good PTO is important. In an effort to help address advancement concerns, we are actively creating a career development program to roll out soon. Additionally, we have implemented new alignment with our corporate goals for our team/individual goals to help ensure all our efforts are better focused. We do continually review market rates to ensure we remain competitive on salaries in order to attract and retain great people as we grow as an organization. We will share this feedback with company leadership. - Cetera Human Resources

4.0

Oct 21, 2018

Great growth opportunities

Operations associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Cetera is a great place to learn about financial services while providing a self-directed career path for those who are passionate.

Cons

Compensation is not as competitive in some of the markets, however, the family-friendly environment, benefits, and the stability that the company provides makes up for it.

Cetera Financial Group Response

6y

Thanks for submitting this feedback. We agree – we’re a great place to learn about financial services and have opportunities for passionate team members ready for their next challenge. We do review market rates so we can remain competitive on salary so we can attract great people to our organization, and we value our culture and work/life balance. - Cetera Human Resources

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Jobs at Cetera Financial Group

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