Its's a job...definitely not a career - Operations Specialist LPL Financial Employee Review

1.0
Dec 9, 2015
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Pros

Great health benefits; getting time off is pretty easy; schedule is flexible for before/after work activities; new building amenities are great (guess our low salary pays for a great building)

Cons

Salary is extremely low ($1.50 total increase after working here five+ years); only way to get promoted is by who you know, not what you know; hard work is not recognized; all the jobs are moving to Charlotte (where the cost of living is a lot cheaper) or to India

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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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