Question 1

Does Waddell & Reed pay their employees well?

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According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Waddell & Reed employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.8 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Waddell & Reed. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

Question 2

How satisfied are employees working at Waddell & Reed?

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62% of Waddell & Reed employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated Waddell & Reed 4.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.9 for culture and values and 3.4 for career opportunities.

Question 3

What are the top reviewed jobs at Waddell & Reed?

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Financial Advisor (195), Intern (19), Administrative Assistant (15), Financial Advisor Trainee (11), Customer Service Representative (8), Financial Advisor Assistant (7), Advisor Associate (6), Staff Accountant (5), Consultant (4), Analyst (3), Client Service Representative (3), Financial Planner (3), Manager (3), Project Manager (3), Senior Specialist (3)

Question 4

What are the pros of working at Waddell & Reed according to real employee reviews?

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"some great people that worked there and were always ready to help" ((in 51 reviews)); "company also pays good benefits" ((in 31 reviews)); "Awesome culture and great people" ((in 28 reviews)); "Good work life balance." ((in 10 reviews)); "Good work environment and pay" ((in 8 reviews))

Question 5

What are the cons of working at Waddell & Reed according to real employee reviews?

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"There is no training and their funds (Ivy and Waddell) have dramatically underperformed." ((in 28 reviews)); "100% commission and it can be difficult to build your own book from scratch." ((in 24 reviews)); "No management" ((in 23 reviews)); "Pay is low compared to industry standards." ((in 16 reviews)); "Working on projects is often difficult but managers do not do their part and the failure falls on the shoulders of those running the project." ((in 13 reviews))

Question 6

What are employees saying about Waddell & Reed redundancies in 2026?

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Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Waddell & Reed redundancy and their outlook for job security at Waddell & Reed in 2026.

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