Depends on who you know... - Compliance Analyst LPL Financial Employee Review

3.0
3 May 2012
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

When I first went to work there my salary was a little higher than other companies in the area. The benefits were decent.

Cons

The performance review process was a joke. If you were tight with your manager you got a good review, if you weren't you got a bad review. Even though my slalry started off good, it was hard to get a increase unless you moved to a different area.

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5.0
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Pros

Great culture and work life balance

Cons

Pay for area of living on lower side

2.0
23 May 2026
Recommend
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Pros

LPL Financial offers a flexible hybrid work model, which is one of the better aspects of the company. Managers are generally not overly strict about specific in-office days, giving employees some flexibility in managing their schedules.

Cons

Work-life balance is a major challenge. Weekend release work is common, often averaging two weekends per month, yet there is no overtime compensation. Employees are essentially expected to work a full workweek plus weekends when needed, which has contributed to high turnover on some teams. The culture can also feel harsh and impersonal. Leadership rarely expresses appreciation or recognition for employee contributions, which negatively impacts morale. Some managers come across as cold or overly task-focused, creating an environment where employees feel valued only for output rather than as people. There also appears to be a lack of trust between employees and leadership. Many teammates do not seem confident that leadership understands or genuinely addresses their concerns. Overall, morale feels low, and recognition for strong performance appears limited.

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