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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterMerkley + Partners employees are 13% more likely to recommend Merkley + Partners as a great place to work
| 42% | Promoters |
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| 29% | Passives |
| 29% | Detractors |
Working at Merkley + Partners is rated below average by 8 employees, across various culture dimensions. Merkley + Partners employees rate Manager highest among all categories, and think that CEO Rating and Environment have the most room for improvement, putting Merkley + Partners’s culture in the Bottom 45% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 40% compared to other companies in New York. See below in detail how working at Merkley + Partners was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Merkley + Partners is rated C
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Merkley + Partners ranks in the Bottom 45% of other companies on Comparably with 51-200 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterOut of 7 Merkley + Partners employee reviews, 50% were positive. The remaining 50% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Merkley + Partners improve their work culture.
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| Constructive Feedback | 50% |
What did you like most about the interview process?How fast the process was.
What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?Great culture and great people
What makes you most happy at work?the people
What needs to change to make the company culture better?Stop overworking its employees, it's ridiculous.
What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?Include people, very lousy team member dynamic.
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| Headquarter | 200 Varick Street New York City, NY United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.merkleyandpartners.com/ |
| Founding Date | 1993 |
| Tel | (212)805-7500 |
| Company Status | Private |
Merkley + Partners competitors include Gotham Technology Group. Merkley + Partners ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Merkley + Partners compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
8 employees at Merkley + Partners have reviewed Merkley + Partners 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 8 Merkley + Partners employees give their leadership a grade of C, or Bottom 45% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Merkley + Partners are generally satisfied with their total compensation at Merkley + Partners, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Merkley + Partners are generally satisfied with their team. 8 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C. The majority believe the meetings at Merkley + Partners are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Merkley + Partners believe the environment at Merkley + Partners is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Merkley + Partners is moderate. About 67% of the employees at Merkley + Partners work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at Merkley + Partners are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in New York about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. New York employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 74% 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 this moment no Merkley + Partners employees have provided insight into whether or not they clearly understand Merkley + Partners' KPIs and OKRs.
Alex’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Alex in the Bottom 20% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 25% compared to CEOs of all other companies in New York. Alex Gellert’s employees rank Merkley + Partners in the Top 35% for Manager, in the Top 40% for Compensation, and in the Top 40% for Meetings.
The Merkley + Partners Executive Team is rated a “C” and led by CEO Alex Gellert, Chief Media Officer Adam Arnegger, and Chief Client Officer Cynthia Davis
Alex Gellert CEO / President
Alex Gellert serves as the CEO / President of Merkley + Partners.
Adam Arnegger Chief Media Officer
Adam Arnegger serves as the Chief Media Officer of Merkley + Partners.
Cynthia Davis Chief Client Officer
Cynthia Davis serves as the Chief Client Officer of Merkley + Partners.
Jennifer Cimmino EVP, Director of Digital Integration
Jennifer Cimmino serves as the EVP, Director of Digital Integration of Merkley + Partners.
Lisa Puleo EVP, Group Account Director
Lisa Puleo serves as the EVP, Group Account Director of Merkley + Partners.
Rebecca Lax Executive Director, HR
Rebecca Lax serves as the Executive Director, HR of Merkley + Partners.
Stacey Lesser Chief Strategic Officer
Stacey Lesser serves as the Chief Strategic Officer of Merkley + Partners.
How much do people at Merkley + Partners get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Merkley + Partners is $106,546, or $51 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $115,584, or $55 per hour.
At Merkley + Partners, the highest paid job is a Director of Engineering at $170,149 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $44,337 annually. Average Merkley + Partners salaries by department include: Business Development at $105,353, Engineering at $119,881, IT at $96,610, and Finance at $75,247. Half of Merkley + Partners salaries are above $115,584.
4 employees at Merkley + Partners rank their Compensation in the Top 40% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 12 ratings) while 4 employees at Merkley + Partners rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 50% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 4 ratings).
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| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $58k | $58k | 1st Percentile |
20th Percentile $91k | $91k | 20th Percentile |
40th Percentile $112k | $112k | 40th Percentile |
60th Percentile $174k | $174k | 60th Percentile |
80th Percentile $208k | $208k | 80th Percentile |
100th Percentile $326k | $326k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Merkley + Partners across various culture dimensions.
Merkley + Partners PTO policy is a critical component of the benefits package offered to employees.

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What is Merkley + Partners address?
Merkley + Partners location is at 200 Varick Street
Who is the CEO of Merkley + Partners?
Merkley + Partners CEO is Alex Gellert, their score by employees is 61
What is Merkley + Partners eNPS?
The eNPS for Merkley + Partners is 13
What is the salary for Business Analyst in Merkley + Partners?
Business Analyst average salary in the US is 87k
What are the salaries in the Product in Merkley + Partners?
The average salaries for Product in Merkley + Partners is 125k