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 43 reviews)); "Great people and you are appreciated" ((in 42 reviews)); "Benefits are great" ((in 26 reviews)); "They also have great training on the Federal Employee market." ((in 20 reviews)); "Great leadership and mentors to guide you" ((in 18 reviews))

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

"Pay is low compared to industry averages" ((in 18 reviews)); "It was clear from day one that the only thing they want you to sell is whole life insurance." ((in 15 reviews)); "Poor Management & lack of employee motivation" ((in 13 reviews)); "Low salary provided by organisation" ((in 11 reviews)); "Long hours and lots of pressure to find new clients." ((in 9 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

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Ratings trend for the last 6 months (141 reviews)

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Financial Advisor Associate 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 Financial Advisor Associate professionals have an excellent working experience there. First Command Financial Services is rated 22% above average by Financial Advisor Associate professionals compared to other employers within the Financial Services industry (3.6 stars).

Reviews by job title

141 reviews

3.0

Jan 3, 2024

Great place to start career in finance

Financial advisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible work hours, Deferred compensation is very good.

Cons

100% commission pay. Heavy prospecting for first few years

First Command Financial Services Response

2y

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience as a First Command Financial Advisor. We are committed to creating and sustaining a culture of appreciation and support that inspires our entire team. As you note, the Advisor role can be challenging. Our Advisors who remain dedicated to serving others also find this career rewarding. Being a member of the First Command team comes with many opportunities. Our Advisors go through an extensive training program designed to equip them to succeed as independent contractors. Through the program, Advisors learn how to build and grow their own business, acquire new clients and provide quality, face-to-face financial coaching. They learn how to coach our clients to become financially disciplined and confident in their pursuit of financial security. Advisors enjoy salary compensation during the training period. Our Advisors are eligible to earn a strong income through competitive industry commissions on sales of financial products, plus additional annual and deferred compensation. We appreciate your thoughtful feedback and thank you for taking the time to share your experience.

1.0

Dec 13, 2023

They hoodwink you

Financial advisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The onboarding process is pretty smooth until the training starts then the suprises start!

Cons

They start out by having you learn 84 pages of scripts which they don’t warn you about then. Then after you get back from academy class the stress begins…

First Command Financial Services Response

2y

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. First Command seeks to attract and retain talented people by providing employees and Advisors with opportunities to enhance their professional knowledge, develop leadership skills and grow within the organization. As you note, our Advisors do face some challenges, but they also enjoy many opportunities. Our Advisors go through an extensive training program designed to equip them to succeed as independent contractors. Advisors learn how to build and grow their own business. They are eligible to earn a strong income through competitive industry commissions on sales of financial products, plus additional annual and deferred compensation. But most importantly, they learn how to coach our clients to become financially disciplined and confident in their pursuit of financial security. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for taking the time to share your experience.

5.0

Nov 21, 2023

Easy way to get started

Financial advisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Salary for the first 9 months. Culture is phenomenal. Training is good enough.

Cons

Getting started is really tough even though the company is very supportive.

First Command Financial Services Response

2y

Thank you for sharing your experiences as a First Command Financial Advisor. At First Command, one of our most valuable offerings is the Fast Start program, which provides intense professional development to prepare new people for success as independent Advisors. Some of the benefits of that program include paying new Advisors during the training period and offering a full array of employee benefits. Through the program, our Advisors learn how to build and grow their own business, serve new clients and provide quality, face-to-face financial coaching. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for taking the time to share your experience.

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