This is a horrible, politically filled place to work - IT Senior Programmer/Analyst LPL Financial Employee Review

1.0
10 Mar 2015
Recommend
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Pros

The pay is really good compared to it's peers. 401k plan doubled my money over the couple of years I was there.

Cons

You will spend 50% of your time watching your own back for people trying to stab you to get ahead. After an injury in which I was hospitalized for a month, I came back to get written up as "everything had gone wrong" while I was gone. I waited around for another review cycle - where everything was glowing - and then literally walked out the door on this job and stayed unemployed (by choice) for 6 months after. I considered changing job roles altogether but decided to stay in IT after the effect of this place wore off.

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5.0
27 May 2026
Recommend
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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.

2.0
23 May 2026
Recommend
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Business outlook

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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