Merrill Lynch Employee Reviews for Financial Manager

"I was fairly happy at Merrill Lynch, but was presented with other opportunities."

"Great brand... poor opportunity."

What do you like about working at Merrill Lynch?

"Technology, the platform, the offerings."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Don't."

What don't you like about working at Merrill Lynch?

"It is a meat grinder. The ONLY way you would ever succeed here is if you have a book of business already established or are VERY well-connected. Goals are impossible for someone starting out new, and NEVER change when their own company makes negative headlines. The expectations are still the same regardless of putting hurdles in front of their own employees. The formula is quite simple... bring in as many as you can on board, and then once they fail, shift assets to the guys that have been there 30 yrs. It's a shell game and a false hope to new advisors. The BofA situation has only made it worse from what I hear, with advisors leaving in droves. There were several unscrupulous salespeople that were often praised for numbers, but disgusted me with their methods."

"Merrill is now Bank of America. I have not been with Merrill in many years. I saw the change coming."

What do you like about working at Merrill Lynch?

"Entrepreneurial career goals. PDP program. Executives Club recognition and awards."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"You will now be working at Bank of America."

What don't you like about working at Merrill Lynch?

"CEO's changing the company's business models so often. Mandatory product infiltration."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Balance managing the numbers with the excellent people surrounding you."