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Principal Financial Group

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Principal Financial Group reviews

3.8

72% would recommend to a friend

(2,591 total reviews)
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Deanna Strable

81% approve of CEO

69% positive business outlook

Principal Financial Group has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 2,591 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Principal 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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3K reviews
2.0
Aug 27, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

- Good people to work with (Depends on who you brush elbows with)

Cons

- Typical sales and product company pushing certain products down to advisors to sell to clients - Doesn't encourage actual portfolio management with deep research into companies, trends, themes, etc. - A lot of empty and broken promises regarding hybrid RIA

4.0
Aug 21, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

The pay is above average and the management are very kind and value their employees. They are very clear and transparent about what they expect and how to succeed in the role.

Cons

Typical corporate environment does not allow for much flexibility.

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Principal Financial Group Response
10mo
Thanks for sharing your perspective. We appreciate your feedback as it helps us to grow and improve.
3.0
Aug 21, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good managers who care about their employees and their growth

Cons

Too many silos and not enough interaction amongst individuals

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Principal Financial Group Response
10mo
We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. Your feedback is an important part of our growth as an employer.
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