SmartAsset Reviews

4.1

82% would recommend to a friend

(209 total reviews)
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Michael Carvin

88% approve of CEO

84% positive business outlook

SmartAsset has an employee rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 209 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The SmartAsset employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Management and consulting industry (3.7 stars).

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209 reviews
5.0
22 Jul 2025

No BS - Data Driven & Collaborative Environment

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Pros

I've worked at a lot of companies that claim to be data-driven and free of politics—but the reality often doesn’t match the pitch. In my 25+ years of experience, this is just the second place where that actually holds true. - At SmartAsset, the entire company truly operates on data and impact. If you're focused on driving meaningful results, there’s no red tape getting in your way. - The people are not just smart—they're humble. That combo is rare and makes collaboration feel natural and energizing. - It's a culture of “we,” not “me.” Everyone I've worked with is generous with their time and ideas, and there’s real curiosity and mutual respect across teams. - It's not your typical 9-to-5 clock-in/clock-out place. People are mission-driven and motivated by impact, which creates a strong sense of purpose. - If you're the type who enjoys building, solving meaningful problems, and being surrounded by kind, sharp teammates—this is a great place to be.

Cons

This is a fast-paced, impact-driven environment. If you're looking for a predictable 9-to-5 role with minimal change or ambiguity, this likely won’t be the right fit. As a fully remote company, it can be harder to build the kind of casual camaraderie that comes from in-person moments—like hallway chats or grabbing coffee with a colleague. That said, the tradeoff is flexibility. You gain autonomy and work-life balance, but you'll need to be intentional about building relationships and staying connected.

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SmartAsset Response
10mo
Thank you so much for your thoughtful and candid review! We’re incredibly proud to hear that your experience at SmartAsset has lived up to our values around being data-driven, collaborative, and mission-focused. It means a lot coming from someone with your depth of experience—and your words really capture the kind of culture we’re working to foster here. We also hear you on the tradeoffs of remote work. Flexibility and autonomy are key benefits, but we agree that more in-person connection would make our teams even stronger. We’re continuing to explore ways to create those moments—whether through offsites, regional meetups, or other touchpoints that bring people together meaningfully. Thank you again for your impact and perspective—it’s team members like you who make SmartAsset such a special place.
5.0
18 Sept 2021

Great environment

Anonymous employee
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Pros

Smart values Remote first Growth and opportunity Ownership

Cons

Employee onboarding Unknown brand Internal systems

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SmartAsset Response
4y
Thanks for the review! We agree with your advice, we're actively working on it.
1.0
22 Mar 2019

CEO cannot be trusted

Anonymous employee
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Pros

A lot of very smart people who are trying to do their best

Cons

CEO Michael Carvin has been lying to people at the company, especially about compensation. Pretended he didn't know people were being underpaid relative to what they were promised. Tells people the company promotes from within but almost never does, and offers minimal raises along with promotions. Flexible vacation became limited time off and sick days. Pinching pennies is more important than taking care of employees. Trust has evaporated and half the company is looking for a new job. You've been warned

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SmartAsset Response
7y
We’re incredibly proud of our CEO. All who work with him know him to be a trustworthy professional dedicated to the integrity of this company and the success of every member of our team.
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