Kestra Financial reviews

The corporate culture here strongly rewards blind loyalty over actual results and performance. If you value your time, self-respect, and real opportunities for professional growth, this may not be the right place for you. Many of the positive reviews appear to have been submitted under pressure from management. They tend to be vague and generic ("great team," "keep up the good work"). In contrast, the negative reviews consistently describe the same serious issues, with details that are too specific and repetitive to be fabricated. Key concerns include: 1. Lack of proper onboarding and training. 2. Outdated technologies and processes (with only a few minor exceptions). 3. Middle management that blindly follows directives from above without understanding or being able to explain the "why" to their teams. 4. Extremely rigid office policy: 4 days in the office per week with very limited remote flexibility. Working from home is generally not allowed even if you're sick or need to visit family in another city for a couple of weeks. 5. On top of that, the company uses ActivTrak software to monitor employee activity. This, combined with the strict in-office requirements, creates a toxic micromanagement environment - your manager (and the software) decide whether you're being "productive," regardless of your actual output or results. Overall, the combination of these factors creates a frustrating environment for anyone who wants autonomy and trust in how they deliver their work.

Flippant culture of compliance, if an advisor complains often enough or has a big enough book of business, the rules are often bent for them. It was made clear to me that they would be using AI and exploring AI tools to reduce headcount. HR was less than useless. Was never explained benefits, the HR representative bailed on that meeting. Requested an exit interview, the HR representative never showed up to that meeting. Pay was low for the level and if you're a remote employee, its made very clear you will not be able to advance your career. Expect a peanut butter raise and 3s across the board. Negotiate your salary from the beginning or you're boned. PTO policy is very meh, at the beginning you'll earn 12 hours a month which ends up being about 18 days a year for both PTO and sick.