Don’t work here! - Sales Team Member SmartAsset Employee Review

1.0
Feb 16, 2019
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

- Catered Lunches - Casual Dress Code - Friendly Co-workers

Cons

-Not a single team member earns the projected total comp that they were presented while interviewing -Currently, commissions for the sales team are not being paid out on time. Senior sales staff have commission payouts that are now months behind -There is a lack of transparency between top executives, middle management and the sales reps -The current compensation structure makes it seem impossible to get ahead -The company operates under a system where the CEO needs to check off on every little detail, making it seem impossible to get anything done -The company is heavily recruiting for sales reps even though it doesn’t have the infrastructure needed to support the team at its current size -While interviewing, you are promised great benefits like unlimited PTO. In December, the company announced that we actually never had unlimited PTO and that it was somehow a mistake even though many of the role descriptions on various job posting websites still include unlimited PTO as a benefit -No 401(k) match

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SmartAsset Response
7y
Like any company in hyper-growth mode, we are always looking for ways to better our operations as we evolve. We want to assure you that we are continually learning, we are hearing our employees, and we are always improving in pursuit of our shared mission. Thanks for helping us do so by sharing your voice as we move forward in making SmartAsset a great place to achieve success and build a career.

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Cons

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5.0
Mar 4, 2026
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Pros

After spending years at high-growth startups, the biggest thing I appreciate about SmartAsset is stability. The company still has the pace and energy of a growing tech company, but leadership tends to be thoughtful and measured about decisions rather than chasing every shiny object. Remote work is real here — not the “remote but everyone actually lives in one city” type. People are spread across the country and it works well. There’s a lot of autonomy and trust to manage your own schedule and work style. Compensation is strong if you perform, and the company has been steadily growing the business rather than overextending itself. Some people might look at the benefits and think they’re not as flashy as big tech or some startups like to advertise. But personally I’d take a company that is growing profitably and building something sustainable over one that offers tons of perks but ends up doing layoffs when the market shifts.

Cons

Benefits overall are solid, but I would love to see the 401(k) match grow over time. For a company centered around helping people make smart financial decisions, that’s one area that feels a little light compared to other places I’ve worked.

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SmartAsset Response
3mo
Thank you for sharing such a thoughtful perspective on your experience at SmartAsset. We’re glad to hear that the balance between growth and stability has stood out to you. Building a company that can grow sustainably while still maintaining the energy and opportunity of a tech environment is something we care deeply about. We also appreciate the feedback around benefits and leadership engagement. As the company continues to grow, we’re always evaluating how our programs evolve and how we create more opportunities for leaders across the organization to contribute to strategic conversations.
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