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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterM1 Finance employees are -7% more likely to recommend M1 Finance as a great place to work
| 37% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 19% | Passives |
| 44% | Detractors |
Working at M1 Finance is rated below average by 18 employees, across various culture dimensions. M1 Finance employees rate Meetings highest among all categories, and think that CEO Rating and Executive Team have the most room for improvement, putting M1 Finance’s culture in the Bottom 35% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 40% compared to other companies in Chicago. See below in detail how working at M1 Finance was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at M1 Finance is rated C-
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M1 Finance ranks in the Bottom 35% of other companies on Comparably with 201-500 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterOut of 12 M1 Finance employee reviews, 78% were positive. The remaining 22% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping M1 Finance improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 78% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 22% |
What do you like best about the leadership team?The M1 Finance team is a young creative and flexible team and it is fun to work with my colleagues.
What is the best part about your compensation package?More than average and lots of benefits.
What are some of the best things about your team?Young, creative, forward-thinking, but still down-to-earth people.
What does the leadership team need to get better at?Creating a better work environment and being better at communication
The Financial Super AppTM
M1 Finance was founded in 2015 and its current CEO is Brian Barnes. Since its inception 11 years ago, M1 Finance has grown to 250 employees.
M1 Finance is The Finance Super App that helps people manage and grow their money with control and automation – for free. With over $4 billion in assets under management, M1 has empowered hundreds of thousands of investors to open accounts and improve their financial well-being through investing, digital checking, and lines of credit.
| Headquarter | 200 N Lasalle St. Ste 800 Chicago, IL 60601 United States of America |
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| Website | www.m1finance.com/ |
| Founding Date | 2015 |
| Tel | (312) 600-2883 |
| Company Status | Private |
| Jobs | www.m1finance.com/about/company/ |
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M1 Finance has 250 employees. 18 employees at M1 Finance have reviewed M1 Finance 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 18 M1 Finance employees give their leadership a grade of C-, or Bottom 30% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at M1 Finance are not very pleased with their total compensation at M1 Finance, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at M1 Finance are generally satisfied with their team. 18 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C+. The majority believe the meetings at M1 Finance are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at M1 Finance believe the environment at M1 Finance is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at M1 Finance is comfortably fast. About 66% of the employees at M1 Finance work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at M1 Finance are not very happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

The prevailing opinion from employees about joining M1 Finance is that the company was somewhat prepared on their first day. M1 Finance employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 100% 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.
At M1 Finance 100% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of M1 Finance's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 1 M1 Finance employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.
M1 Finance’s CEO Brian Barnes started in this role in 2015. Brian’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Brian in the Bottom 15% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 15% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Chicago. Brian Barnes’s employees rank M1 Finance in the Top 20% for Meetings, in the Top 30% for Environment, and in the Top 50% for Team.
The M1 Finance Executive Team is rated a “D” and led by CEO Brian Barnes, VP of Engineering Steven Gall, and VP Product Ryan Spradlin
Brian Barnes CEO / President
Brian Barnes serves as the CEO / President of M1 Finance.
Steven Gall VP of Engineering
Steven Gall serves as the VP of Engineering of M1 Finance. Steven started at M1 Finance in Apr of 2015. Steven currently... read more
Ryan Spradlin VP Product
Ryan Spradlin serves as the VP Product of M1 Finance.
Josh Symonds Chief Information Security Officer
Josh Symonds serves as the Chief Information Security Officer of M1 Finance. Josh started at M1 Finance in Aug of 2015.... read more
Lou Friedmann EVP Marketing
Lou Friedmann serves as the EVP Marketing of M1 Finance. Lou currently resides in the Greater Chicago Area.
Sam McIngvale Director
Sam McIngvale serves as the Director of M1 Finance.
How much do people at M1 Finance get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at M1 Finance is $100,432, or $48 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $122,128, or $58 per hour.
At M1 Finance, the highest paid job is a General Counsel at $308,358 annually and the lowest is a Sales Associate at $40,693 annually. Average M1 Finance salaries by department include: Operations at $82,344, Engineering at $113,016, Customer Support at $45,877, and Product at $121,254. Half of M1 Finance salaries are above $122,128.
11 employees at M1 Finance rank their Compensation in the Bottom 25% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 35 ratings) while 11 employees at M1 Finance rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 45% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 11 ratings).
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| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
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1st Percentile $64k | $64k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $88k | $88k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $121k | $121k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $195k | $195k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $254k | $254k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $307k | $307k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $355k | $355k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Diverse employees at M1 Finance score the company 67/100 across various culture categories, placing M1 Finance in the Bottom 40% of companies on Comparably with 201-500 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at M1 Finance across various culture dimensions.
In June 2020, M1 Finance joined countless organizations in acknowledging that we were not doing our part to address the systemic racism, inequality and lack of diversity in our field. We rightly put a spotlight on a critical issue that deserved attention, and more importantly, demanded action. Now almost a year later, as we officially join more than 50 other companies in the Fintech Equality Coalition, we are excited to share progress to date and outline our commitment to what we have yet to accomplish.,,In summer 2020, we started by establishing mechanisms to better understand the true extent of the problem and ensure all voices at M1 were represented. Specifically, we:,,- Instituted a company-wide benchmarking survey to gauge M1’s understanding of DEI.,- Opened new channels for listening, feedback and ongoing discussion including company-wide Town Halls, Slack channels and anonymous employee surveys.,- Established employee resource groups dedicated to Internal Education, Community Involvement, and Diverse Hiring.,- Internal Education is meant to champion education for our employees in diversity, inclusion, communication and empathy.,- Community Involvement extends this effort to the community – specifically, the group wants to help with financial literacy in underserved groups.,- Diverse Hiring is to ensure we are sourcing M1 candidates from diverse groups, training our interviewers on their biases and ensuring an inclusive interview process.
At M1, we’re rethinking what’s possible with personal finance. Our impressive product is the direct result of our excellent team and strong work culture. M1 prides itself on its mission-driven values of ownership, boldness, and integrity, among others. We also have strong commitments to diversity, equality and inclusion in the workplace and have task forces designed to ensure progress in and out of the office. Named one of Built-In’s 2020 Best Places to Work Chicago, M1 is consistently expanding with over 250 employees and counting.
M1 Finance PTO policy is a critical component of the benefits package offered to employees.

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What is M1 Finance address?
M1 Finance location is at 200 N Lasalle St. Ste 800
Who is the CEO of M1 Finance?
M1 Finance CEO is Brian Barnes, their score by employees is 57
What is M1 Finance eNPS?
The eNPS for M1 Finance is -7
What is the salary for Sales Associate in M1 Finance?
Sales Associate average salary in the US is 41k
What are the salaries in the Marketing in M1 Finance?
The average salaries for Marketing in M1 Finance is 208k