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Words from Our Staff To hear the most meaningful descriptions of what it’s like to work here, we encourage you to go right to the source. Following are interviews with three staff members and brief quotes from several others. Of course, they’re just a small percentage of our employees, but we believe they’re representative of most—both in their day-to-day work and in their belief that Commonwealth helps them have a satisfying experience in their professional and personal lives.Employees: Kol Birke Mary Harkins Natalie Olivier Testimonials "The atmosphere here is 'professional casual,' but there is nothing casual about the company´s vision. It is clear that we want to be the best of the best in terms of service, technology, and talent. It feels great to work for a company whose clients constantly tell us how great we are to work with." Brendan Daly Legal and Compliance Counsel Joined in 2000 "Working with other employees at Commonwealth is like working with a bunch of old friends." "As an employee at Commonwealth, you are surrounded by people who care about the job they do. There is a real sense of commitment to providing top-notch service to the rep force and to fellow employees. People 'own' their jobs in the sense they dig in and get it done. I have found there is no passing the buck here at CFN." "Your work day is a lot more enjoyable when surrounded by people you like and care about. I truly feel that life is too short to not enjoy going to work every day. When you have a job you care about and a company that cares about you, it is a great feeling." "I love Commonwealth because everyone who works here is just so much fun! No matter how stressful a day might seem to get, someone always finds a way to make people laugh and set people at ease. It's definitely the friendly environment, in addition to all of the extra perks and activities Commonwealth offers, that makes this place rock!" "What can I say except that Commonwealth has been a perfect fit! After spending the past six years in the financial services industry, I can honestly say that Commonwealth has everything I was looking for in a company. Here I have the ability to work with some of the smartest people in the industry, and, more important, I get to come to a place every day where employees are happy to be at work, genuinely want to help out our advisors and their fellow employees, and give 100% every day. I feel very lucky to be working with such positive people in an optimistic and mutually beneficial work environment." "I like Commonwealth because it is the exact opposite of some of the insurance companies we deal with—places where the employees know how to answer questions pertaining to 'their' job and nothing else. At Commonwealth, employees go out of their way to find you an answer, whether you call the 'right' department or not." "Working at Commonwealth has been a pleasure since day one. The hard work and commitment that each employee displays every day is appreciated not only by everyone in the home office, but by all the advisors as well. Also, it's nice to work for an organization that values strongly the personal and career development of its employees." "From the moment I started as an intern here at Commonwealth, I knew that this was the place for me. When applying for a full-time job during my senior year of college, I didn't even look at any other company. The culture is what makes this place so special. It is a warm and inviting workplace that encourages fun, fosters creativity, and pushes individual development. I feel lucky to work with a group of people who are all working toward a common goal: to make Commonwealth the best place it can be, not only for our advisors, but also for us as home office employees. Finding a job at Commonwealth was like coming home. I am so happy to be able to work here and, at this point, I couldn't imagine working anywhere else!" "Commonwealth unconditionally supports employee development. For my last two years here, I have been working on my life-long goal: to start a business. I am still amazed that I found an employer that enthusiastically supports my endeavor. Not only have I been able to sell my wares at two company events, Commonwealth even featured my business in a quarterly employee magazine." "I like my workplace because of the great people. I consider the people here my friends, and after spending so much time with them, day in and day out, after almost four years I´m lucky to say that I have many good friends within this company." "At some jobs, you work in a vacuum and you don’t necessarily see the end result of your efforts. Working in such a highly regulated industry can be incredibly confusing and frustrating. At Commonwealth, you’re always interacting with the people who need your assistance the most. The sound of relief in their voices when you can help them out is always apparent, and it’s always gratifying." "Working at Commonwealth is like working with my family. My Direct Investments team encourages, challenges, and pushes me to do better every day. That motivates me to do my very best ever day for Commonwealth." "The culture, the people, and the atmosphere that has been built at Commonwealth all make me want to come into work every day. All the little things add up: bagels, ice cream, Red Sox games, etc. I don’t take these things for granted because I know they are part of what makes Commonwealth so special. The friendships I have formed since I joined also make this place special and make me proud to be a part of such a great department and company." "From senior management all the way down to interns, folks work together to get things accomplished and take pride in their work—and they just so happen to have fun doing it." "Everyone has the same goal and everyone realizes that they are dependent on the success of others to achieve that goal. People here realize we succeed or fail together, and although it is a simple and obvious idea, so few organizations really grasp it. We all want the people next to us to succeed. No one stands in the way of another. This idea seems to permeate the organization so much that even when someone moves on, there is a genuine wish that they succeed no matter where they are. Although you may leave Commonwealth, you never leave the Commonwealth family." "There are boundless opportunities to succeed here. There are so many diverse projects, development technologies, and in-depth assignments. They all translate into challenging opportunities for personal and professional development. It’s easy to take ownership of a project and to see it through from beginning to end." "I’ve grown so much professionally in the short time I’ve been with Commonwealth. What struck me most in the beginning was the hands-off attitude of my superiors; I was trusted to get the job done, and to get it done well the first time. It continues to be a personal challenge and goal to live up to that kind of freedom, and it’s very rewarding." |
 
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