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First Command Financial Services

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First Command Financial Services Financial Advisor Associate reviews

4.4

81% would recommend to a friend

(141 total reviews)
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Mark Steffe

92% approve of CEO

87% positive business outlook

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).

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141 reviews
5.0
Feb 23, 2023

One Year In

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Pros

- flexible schedule - great opportunity for a higher pay as you build your business - company provides a lot of equipment and budget for a starting advisor

Cons

- Low starting wages for intern

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First Command Financial Services Response
3y
Thank you for sharing some of the benefits of a career with First Command, including flexibility and support in building your business. 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. 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 feedback and thank you for taking time to share your experience.
5.0
Feb 23, 2023

An Awesome Career

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Pros

Help people achieve their financial dreams. Support the Military. Be your own boss and set your business how you want it.

Cons

Can be tough to develop client base.

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First Command Financial Services Response
3y
Thank you for sharing your positive experience as a First Command Financial Advisor. The mission of the company is incredibly important to our Advisors. They tell us that one of the most compelling elements of this career is the opportunity to serve military personnel and their families in a meaningful way. 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, serve new clients and provide quality, face-to-face financial coaching. The rewards of hard work and dedication are a satisfying career, a company that fully supports you, and the opportunity to help those who serve in their pursuit of lifelong financial security. Thank you again for sharing your experience.
5.0
Feb 23, 2023

It just fits right!

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Pros

Mission and vision align perfectly with military community. Great for military spouses (I'm one and love every second). Rewarding both from a point of helping others and from compensation. Career that will move with the military. You are your own business owner, so you make your own schedule, and the sky is the limit. Very focused on the military and active-duty families and retirees, and that is the why and it just fits right with me as a military spouse.

Cons

Slow to change when needed sometimes. Hang onto people they should send into retirement for too long. They are moving the right direction, but they need more focus on becoming more diverse.

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First Command Financial Services Response
3y
Thank you for sharing your experience as a First Command Financial Advisor. The mission of the company is incredibly important to our Advisors. They tell us that one of the most compelling elements of this career is the opportunity to serve military personnel and their families in a meaningful way. Four out of five First Command Financial Advisors come from the ranks of veterans and military spouses. We value the career contributions of military spouses, whose understanding of the challenges and opportunities associated with life in the military makes them ideal for the role of financial coach. We offer portable, rewarding positions that allow military spouses to build careers that fit into their lives. We provide industry-leading training, mentoring, professional development and compensation. It’s why we’ve been recognized as a Military Friendly® Spouse Employer for five years in a row. At First Command, we recognize and appreciate the value of a diverse workforce, and we foster an inclusive environment where feedback is encouraged. Thank you again for taking the time to share your positive experience.
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