Merrill Lynch Reviews
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Pros
As I said in the title, the benefits at ML are second to none. You have access to a decent trading platform and ML will pay for you to get an MBA and will also pay for your licensing fees. Beyond that, good luck!
Cons
First and foremost was the incompetent mangement. At my branch, they were were a bunch of southern hillbillies whom I was quite surprised to see in those positions. Not only was their outward appearance loathsome, but they hadn't the slightest idea as to how to treat their employees and listen to everyone's point of view on a matter. If you're in any position there aside from a high producing broker, they treat you like dirt. Even old timers who'd been there literally forever were treated poorly by management....what does that say about a company??
Advice to Senior Management
1. Learn how to dress (seriously). You all look like schlubs.
2. Don't treat your support staff like dirt. We make the gears turn around there. -
Anonymous in Washington, DC:
“cold calling sucks”
Oct 28, 2009
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Anonymous:
“N/A”
Oct 28, 2009
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Associate in City of London, England (United Kingdom):
“Analyst / Associates at IBD Merrill Lynch treated like disposable resources”
Oct 27, 2009
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Registered Client Associate:
“A good place to work possibly a difficult place to advance. ”
Oct 26, 2009
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Financial Advisor:
“99% of New Financial Advisors Fail ”
Oct 24, 2009
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Analyst in New York, NY:
“Great pay, great community, lots of political action.”
Oct 23, 2009
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Sesonal Client Associate in Saint Petersburg, FL:
“Great for a Financial Advisor, Good for a Client Associate, Best for an Intern”
Oct 16, 2009
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Anonymous:
“Decent place to work, future is murky”
Oct 5, 2009
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Project Manager in Portland, OR:
“Project Manager”
Oct 4, 2009
