NOT a great place to work - Anonymous employee LPL Financial Employee Review

1.0
Feb 3, 2014
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

I enjoy working with my peers and LPL pays for my certifications/licenses.

Cons

I agree with all of the "Cons" mentioned in prior postings; even those dated over a year. I am skeptical of the "We LOVE LPL!" type messages. I work here and do not see what they see. Nothing has changed except LPL now has very expensive executives. Also, look at the number of job postings - Don't be fooled by anyone saying they are "expanding the department". No, the reason is people are leaving, being replaced by offshore resources or are moving the position to another location.

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5.0
May 27, 2026
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Pros

I loved my internship here. It was very immersive and everyone was very kind and supportive. Loved the team I worked with.

Cons

Could have been a bit more to do.

1.0
Jul 2, 2026
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Pros

Competitive pay — Compensation is solid compared to industry averages. • Pockets of good people — There are teams with genuinely decent, hardworking individuals trying to do the right thing. • Occasional bright spots — A few groups operate professionally despite the broader culture.

Cons

Retaliation everywhere — Speak up and you’re targeted. • Fabricated reviews — Feedback is made up to justify punishment. • Toxic cliques — Closed circles run the place and crush anyone outside them. • Hostile leadership — Belittling and aggression are normalized. • Politics over skill — Competence is irrelevant; alliances decide everything. • Fear‑driven culture — Employees stay silent because retaliation is guaranteed. • Hypocrisy everywhere — You’re excluded, then blamed for not being involved. • Values are a façade — The company talks integrity but operates on intimidation.

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