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      Morgan Stanley reviews

      3.9

      75% would recommend to a friend

      (19,875 total reviews)
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      Ted Pick

      80% approve of CEO

      73% positive business outlook

      Ratings by category

      4.0

      Diversity & inclusion

      3.9

      Culture & values

      3.7

      Career opportunities

      3.6

      Work/Life balance

      3.6

      Compensation and benefits

      3.4

      Senior management

      Morgan Stanley has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 19,875 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Morgan Stanley employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Finanzas industry (3.7 stars).

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      20K reviews
      4.0
      Jul 16, 2010

      Good company, Cut-Throat business

      Financial advisor associate
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Build your own business how you would like Open architecture in investment strategies Well known brand

      Cons

      No guidance or support in building business Very competitive within your own branch You have to build from the ground up but the firm is moving from smaller accounts

      4.0
      Feb 10, 2010

      Extraordinarily difficult if you're young; best job if you are already really connected

      Financial advisor trainee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      They really do invest in your training in the beginning and make sure that you pass all your tests. Management is talented, knowledgeable, and willing to share. Office environment is competitive and open to trying new marketing ideas.

      Cons

      The quota is extremely high so it really is true that you should try to attempt this if (1) you already know a family member to give you $2M in the beginning to manage to make it through the first year, (2) people trust you in the capacity to give you money to manage. Being a top seller is unique so everyone keeps their best secrets to themselves. Be ready that resources are allocated depending on what you produce so it's an uphill battle. No expense account so if you came from a sales job, be ready to learn how to sell without a corporate card, entertainment, and dinners etc.

      3.0
      Mar 24, 2009

      Only work here if you have an established book, otherwise prepare to fail.

      Financial advisor trainee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Big well known name, lots of knowledge of stocks, bonds, etc. John Mack seemed very positive and cared for the company.

      Cons

      Company felt too big, no one cared to mentor new trainees. It is a very cutthroat company to work at, unless you know someone already, don't expect to succeed. Be prepared to bring your OWN book to work from.

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