Pros
I found Apex through an extremely opportune moment for a full role switch into the unknown. When reading the posting, I thought that it was too good to be true. Fast forward over a year later, and Apex has been everything I've been wanting and more. Apex is a place where real development happens, you are pushed to think better, communicate more clearly, and understand human behavior rather than rely on scripts or surface level tactics, and the high standards combined with direct feedback create an environment where people who take ownership grow quickly and are trusted with real autonomy. Not only this, but what we are trying to accomplish in terms of helping people retire safer, with more trusted advisors, the ripple effect is extremely real. What I do has real world effect on everyday people on the street. The advisors we work with are fantastic and appreciate what we do, our team is filled with only A-Players who want nothing more than to see everyone win, who are determined and raise the standards in all facets of life. I am better in work and life every single day that I am at Apex.
Cons
This is not a comfortable environment, the pressure is real, feedback can be confronting, and there is nowhere to hide. Which means gaps surface quickly and the pace and accountability can feel overwhelming for people who are not genuinely interested in growth or who expect structure and reassurance to be handed to them.