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First Command Financial Services

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Enjoy project agency, but tech lags behind - Information Security Engineer First Command Financial Services Employee Review

4.0
Jul 13, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Smaller company which gives you agency over your own projects

Cons

Tech is always a year behind

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First Command Financial Services Response
4d
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We're glad to hear you've enjoyed the opportunity to take ownership of projects and make an impact in a smaller-company environment. We also appreciate your feedback regarding our technology. Input like yours helps us identify areas for improvement, and we'll be sure to share your comments with our leadership team. Thank you for your contributions and for being part of the First Command team.

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5.0
Jul 6, 2026
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Pros

* Having a mission-driven company with a meaningful customer group gives a sense of purpose. * The Employee Stock Option Program (ESOP) gives a common goal throughout the company, which cuts back on the corporate politics I've encountered at other companies. * Leadership is investing in modernization, so being able to help update mature processes leaves an opportunity to make an impact. * Company culture generally values personal improvement, offering investments in personal training and goals that feel supportive of one's career.

Cons

* Decision-making can be slower than in less regulated industries. Although necessary, the combination of compliance, legal review, governance, etc. can make things feel like the move slow for someone accustomed to nimble decision making. * Modernization requires patience and employees have to manage expectations of timeline on some of the corporate improvements.

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First Command Financial Services Response
6d
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience at First Command. We appreciate your thoughtful feedback and are glad to hear that our mission, employee ownership culture, and focus on professional development have contributed positively to your experience. It's also encouraging to know that you've found opportunities to make an impact through modernization efforts and process improvements. We also appreciate your perspective on decision-making timelines and the pace of organizational change. As a highly regulated industry, balancing innovation with compliance and governance is an important responsibility, and we understand that can sometimes require additional patience. Feedback like yours helps us continue evaluating how we can improve while maintaining the standards our clients and employees expect. We’ll be sure to share your comments with our leadership team.
4.0
Jun 23, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Consistency, team environment, team development, annual pay raises up to maximum for your position, bonuses based on your sales

Cons

Pay is low compared to industry averages Some opportunity for promotions, but not many

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First Command Financial Services Response
3w
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with First Command. We appreciate your feedback and are glad to know your time with the team had a positive impact. We also appreciate your feedback on compensation and advancement opportunities. That perspective is important as we continue working to support our employees’ growth and recognize their contributions. We’ll be sure to share your comments with our leadership team.
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