Is First Command Financial Services a good company to work for as a Financial Advisor Associate?

Financial Advisor Associate professionals working at First Command Financial Services have rated their employer with 4.4 out of 5 stars in 141 Glassdoor reviews. This is an average score with the overall rating of First Command Financial Services employees being 4.4 out of 5 stars. Search open Financial Advisor Associate Jobs at First Command Financial Services now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Financial Advisor Associate interview questions at First Command Financial Services .

Does First Command Financial Services pay Financial Advisor Associate employees well?

Financial Advisor Associate professionals rate their compensation and benefits at First Command Financial Services with 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 141 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is equal to the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Financial Advisor Associate salaries at First Command Financial Services.

How happy are Financial Advisor Associate professionals working at First Command Financial Services?

81% of Financial Advisor Associate employees at First Command Financial Services would recommend their employer to a friend. This rating has increased by 6% in the past 12 months. Financial Advisor Associate professionals have also rated First Command Financial Services with a 4.0 rating for work-life-balance, 4.7 rating for diversity and inclusion, 4.7 rating for culture and values and 4.4 rating for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at First Command Financial Services?

Financial Advisor (158) , Administrative Assistant (42) , District Advisor (13) , Advisor (7) , Financial Advisor Trainee (6) , Office Manager (6) , Vice President (6) , Intern (5) , Marketing (5) , Trader (5) , Director (4) , Executive Assistant (4) , Accountant (3) , Associate Director (3) , Customer Service Representative (3)

What are the pros of working at First Command Financial Services according to real employee reviews?

"The culture here is great" ((in 45 reviews)); "Great people and you are appreciated" ((in 41 reviews)); "Benefits are good" ((in 22 reviews)); "They also have great training on the Federal Employee market." ((in 19 reviews)); "Great leadership and mentors to guide you" ((in 17 reviews))

What are the cons of working at First Command Financial Services according to real employee reviews?

"Low pay Mediocre benefits Pay Increases / Merit raises" ((in 18 reviews)); "It was clear from day one that the only thing they want you to sell is whole life insurance." ((in 17 reviews)); "Poor Management & lack of employee motivation" ((in 13 reviews)); "Low salary provided by organisation" ((in 10 reviews)); "Long hours and lots of pressure to find new clients." ((in 8 reviews))

First Command Financial Services Financial Advisor Associate reviews

4.4

81% would recommend to a friend

(141 total reviews)

Mark Steffe

92% approve of CEO

87% positive business outlook

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (141 reviews)

Ratings by demographic groups

Race / Ethnicity

Gender

Sexual orientation

Disability

Parent or family caregiver

Veteran status

Associate Financial Advisor employees have rated First Command Financial Services with 4.4 out of 5 stars, based on 141 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Associate Financial Advisor professionals have an excellent working experience there. First Command Financial Services is rated 22% above average by Associate Financial Advisor professionals compared to other employers within the Financial Services industry (3.6 stars).

Reviews by job title

141 reviews

5.0

Jan 17, 2025

Fantastic company to work for and to be a client.

Financial advisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Awesome company culture of serving and helping others. Flexible hours. Great teamwork!

Cons

Prospecting for clients can be difficult for some people.

First Command Financial Services Response

1y

Thank you for your review of First Command. Your commitment to serving our Nation's military families in their pursuit of financial security is honorable and plays a significant role in what makes our culture one of the biggest draws to working at our company. We wish you continued success in your role and are excited about your future with the team.

5.0

Jan 8, 2025

Great Place to Serve Vets

Financial advisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Get to work with military veterans; helping others.

Cons

It can be long hours to get established.

First Command Financial Services Response

1y

Thank you so much for your thoughtful review. We are honored to support military families in pursuing their financial goals. Like you, many of our Advisors tell us how inspired they are to see our mission through with dedication and passion. We’re grateful for your support and for participating in our journey.

4.0

Oct 15, 2024

Great Company

Financial advisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great training program, friendly environment

Cons

Old technology. Process is very long

First Command Financial Services Response

1y

Thank you for writing a thoughtful review of First Command. We agree that First Command is a great place to work. We believe it is because of the people who work here that you've experience that friendly environment with a strong culture that is driven by our mission of coaching military personnel and their families in their pursuit of financial security. Each of our employees and Advisors play a role in ensuring we maintain that healthy workplace environment and will continue to rely on critical insights from you to grow as a business. We will be sharing your feedback on business technology and processes with the executive leadership team.

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