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Principal Financial Group

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Don't be an advisor here - Financial Advisor Principal Financial Group Employee Review

1.0
Nov 10, 2017
Recommend
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Pros

Eh, if you like to follow rather than think for yourself... Great. Join the mediocrity.

Cons

Training is pathetic. Management equally pathetic. They really only want advisors to sell proprietary products and not really do what's in the clients best interest. They WILL try to steal your clients if you move to a different firm. They DONT have to re license you as a broker, meaning you may have to leave your entire book of business behind. Nepotism runs rampant. Pressure if you don't sell enough Principal products. Mutual funds are mediocre, annuities below average, payouts not competitive, alot of expenses advisors are responsible for.

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Pros

Great worklife balance and flexible hours

Cons

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Principal Financial Group Response
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We appreciate your feedback! Hearing that you felt supported reinforces what we're proud of—the strong community we've built together.
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Jul 8, 2026
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Pros

Great opportunity to start a career. You can legitamitely move throughout the company starting with this role.

Cons

Bad contact center environment. Back to back calls every day. They only discuss call times and never what leads to the numbers.

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Principal Financial Group Response
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Thank you for sharing your experience. Your feedback plays a vital role in helping us improve as an employer.
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