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Cetera Financial Group

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Cetera Financial Group reviews

3.0

37% would recommend to a friend

(371 total reviews)
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Mike Durbin

45% approve of CEO

49% positive business outlook

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).

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371 reviews
1.0
Apr 8, 2026

Toxic and Archaic

Recommend
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Pros

Very little. I guess I can say that I had a paycheck.

Cons

So many. It has been a while since I worked for Cetera so I’ve had a lot of time to reflect. I will say I’ve worked for some horrible companies, but this takes the cake. HR is ran by people who are not smart and that is the nice way of saying it if you are a yes man or a woman then you will probably do well here. They ask you for input and undermine everything that you say. Micromanaging to its fullest. Having to include your manager on every single response am I a baby or your child? Not much room for autonomy. They honestly just go with what the director of talent says to do and she has not a clue how to run the department. They wear smiles on their face during your team calls, act like they care about your concerns, but then go to each other and gossip about you. Always tracking your whereabouts or every move. They want to know everything about you so they can use it against you. And if they noticed that you do not drink the company Kool-Aid or the team Kool-Aid then they shun you and find a way to get you out immediately. I was so unhappy working here, and thankfully, my time came to an end when it did. I have not heard about any improvements since I left. I was hired as a remote employee and they made me come into the office which was crazy considering that they did not even tell me directly that I would need to come into the office until the last minute. If you need a paycheck, this is the job for you, but if you need a paycheck and you value your sanity, I would tread lightly. They definitely have their favorites and have made it known on all team calls. No learning opportunities no room for growth no clear career path. Just sending updates, hiring people and paying them crumbs that they expect to work like dogs I would stay clear.

5.0
Mar 26, 2026

Dynamic Work Environment

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Lot's of exciting new things - solid company vision. Ultimately Cetera does a good job of balancing business needs and taking care of employees.

Cons

A changing environment, provides for opportunity, but you have to stay on your toes.

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