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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterFirst Trust Portfolios employees are 70% more likely to recommend First Trust Portfolios as a great place to work
| 80% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 10% | Passives |
| 10% | Detractors |
Working at First Trust Portfolios is rated highly by 10 employees, across various culture dimensions. First Trust Portfolios employees are most satisfied about CEO Rating, Environment, and Outlook categories, putting First Trust Portfolios’s culture in the Top 15% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 5% compared to other companies in Chicago. See below in detail how working at First Trust Portfolios was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at First Trust Portfolios is rated A-
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First Trust Portfolios ranks in the Top 15% of other companies on Comparably with 11-50 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterOut of 4 First Trust Portfolios employee reviews, 75% were positive. The remaining 25% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping First Trust Portfolios improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 75% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 25% |
What do you like best about the leadership team?They are strong minded and have integrity
What did you like most about the interview process?Rapport and personal insight into each other
First Trust Portfolios L.P. and its affiliate First Trust Advisors L.P. (collectively First Trust) were established in 1991 with a mission
We are committed to providing original ideas, inventive products and the highest level of service.
| Headquarter | 120 E. Liberty Drive, Suite 400 Wheaton, IL United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | ftportfolios.com |
| Founding Date | 1991 |
| Tel | +1 630-765-8000 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | FPL |
10 employees at First Trust Portfolios have reviewed First Trust Portfolios across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.
Overall, the 10 First Trust Portfolios employees give their leadership a grade of B-, or Top 40% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at First Trust Portfolios are pleased with their total compensation at First Trust Portfolios, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at First Trust Portfolios are pleased with their team. 10 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a B. The majority believe the meetings at First Trust Portfolios are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at First Trust Portfolios believe the environment at First Trust Portfolios is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at First Trust Portfolios is extremely fast. About 67% of the employees at First Trust Portfolios work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at First Trust Portfolios are extremely happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Chicago about their company is that it was prepared on their first day. Chicago employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 71% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Employees’ understanding of First Trust Portfolios' KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 1 First Trust Portfolios employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.
Mark’s approval rate is in the Top 5% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 5% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Chicago. Under Bradley’s leadership, First Trust Portfolios employee respondents are most happy about their Environment and the company’s Outlook. Manager and Leadership are two areas, according to respondents, where First Trust Portfolios could stand to see real improvement.
The First Trust Portfolios Executive Team is rated a “B-” and led by CEO Mark Bradley, Senior Vice President Kenneth N. Hass, and Senior Vice President Christopher L. Dixon
Mark Bradley CEO / President
Mark Bradley serves as the CEO / President of First Trust Portfolios.
Kenneth N. Hass Senior Vice President
Mr. Kenneth N. Hass is a Senior Vice President at First Trust Portfolios L.P.
Christopher L. Dixon Senior Vice President
Mr. Christopher L. Dixon is a Senior Vice President at First Trust Portfolios L.P.
Brian S. Wesbury Chief Economist
Mr. Brian S. Wesbury is the Chief Economist at First Trust Advisors L.P. He is the Chief Economist at First Trust... read more
Robert Scott Hall Managing Director
Mr. Robert Scott Hall is a Managing Director at First Trust Advisors LP since 1992. Mr. Hall serves as a Managing... read more
Mark P. Sullivan Senior Vice President
Mr. Mark P. Sullivan serves as Senior Vice President at First Trust Portfolios L.P. Mr. Sullivan previously served as... read more
Alan M. Rooney Senior Vice President
Mr. Alan M. Rooney is a Senior Vice President at First Trust Portfolios L.P.
Mitchell Eugene Mohr CPA Senior Vice President
Mr. Mitchell Eugene Mohr served as a Senior Vice President of First Trust Advisors L.P. Mr. Mohr served as also a Senior... read more
Brendan Mahoney Senior Vice President Sales
Brendan Mahoney serves as the Senior Vice President Sales of First Trust. Brendan started at First Trust in October of... read more
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at First Trust Portfolios across various culture dimensions.
First Trust Portfolios PTO policy is a critical component of the benefits package offered to employees.

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What is First Trust Portfolios address?
First Trust Portfolios location is at 120 E. Liberty Drive, Suite 400
Who is the CEO of First Trust Portfolios?
First Trust Portfolios CEO is Mark Bradley, their score by employees is 89
What is First Trust Portfolios eNPS?
The eNPS for First Trust Portfolios is 70
Who is First Trust Portfolios leadership?
Kenneth N. Hass, Christopher L. Dixon & Brian S. Wesbury are part of First Trust Portfolios leadership, Mark Bradley is the CEO