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Cetera Financial Group

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Career Killer - Operations Coordinator Cetera Financial Group Employee Review

1.0
Oct 1, 2021
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Pros

Short commute from my home. Sadly, that is it for 'pros' for Cetera.

Cons

Worked there for over 5 years and had mandatory, required overtime for 4 years and 11 months. Compared to similar positions at other companies in and around the area, the pay is dreadful. They pile on the overtime with little to no pay increases, but have brain washed many of the employees into thinking that they too, could move up the company ladder. Nope. Most of the time they hire externally instead of promoting from within the company, thus adding to the hostile work environment. Management is a joke and most do NOT know what exactly their employees/team actually do, or how they fulfill their duties and job requirements; therefore, annual reviews are laughable, and management cannot assist their team at all. Lots of 70-80 hour work weeks with no compensation, and management threatens everyone with termination if they do not complete and work the mandatory overtime. I had to miss my Aunt's visitation after she passed away because my manager informed me they were swamped, and I had to come in or be let go. There is absolutely no work/life balance, it's all work or they show you the door.

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5.0
Jun 23, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Overall, I've had a very positive experience. One of the biggest strengths has been the people. I've had the opportunity to work with a great team and strong leadership, and everyone has been supportive, collaborative, and approachable. I appreciate the positive culture and the willingness of colleagues to help one another and share knowledge. I also value the work-life balance, which have helped create a healthy and productive work environment. The team fosters open communication, and I've enjoyed the variety of work and the opportunity to learn from different people and perspectives. Overall, it's been a great place to work, and I've genuinely enjoyed being part of the team.

Cons

* Greater visibility into long-term career development and advancement opportunities would be valuable. Establishing more structured career development programs and mentorship opportunities could help employees better understand potential growth paths and support their long-term development. * While there have been noticeable improvements, having more in-office activities and opportunities for collaboration and connection for employees who come into the office could make the experience more engaging and further strengthen team culture and employee engagement.

3.0
Jul 8, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

I truly love the people I work with, my team itself is 100% the best part of this job. Reliable employment in this job market. It’s hard to get fired

Cons

Hybrid is great, but I hate that they keep pushing in office more and more. It truly impacted my work life balance after last year when the hybrid policy was changed. Benefits reduced after Avantax was bought by cetera. Bonuses are far from generous for being annual. Team is understaffed, takes forever to back fill roles once someone leaves due to HR red tape.team is stretched thin at this point Workload significantly increased after Avantax was bought by cetera The systems suck, nothing works and tech seems to have no idea how to fix things. Cetera is in the business of acquiring more and more firms vs improving what already exists Really pushing the use of AI and they closely track your usage. AI use is factored into your review and bonus

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