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 44 reviews)); "Great people and you are appreciated" ((in 41 reviews)); "Benefits are great" ((in 25 reviews)); "They also have great training on the Federal Employee market." ((in 21 reviews)); "Great work life balance and co workers" ((in 14 reviews))

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

"Senior leadership has no personal, first hand experience as an advisor with the company" ((in 17 reviews)); "Pay is low compared to industry averages" ((in 17 reviews)); "Focus on whole life insurance when this may not be the best option for all clients." ((in 16 reviews)); "Poor Management & lack of employee motivation" ((in 13 reviews)); "Low salary provided by organisation" ((in 10 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

5.0

Aug 15, 2022

Great Company/Great Benefits

Financial advisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great Leadership with a clear vision. Benefits are amazing. Promotes from within. Many employees have been here for years. Employee owned. Hybrid work environment.

Cons

Not many cons. Maybe the pay could be better.

First Command Financial Services Response

3y

Thank you for sharing some of the benefits of a career with First Command. We maintain our strong culture and mission by attracting and retaining talented people. We focus on providing our employees with opportunities for professional growth, and we reward them through an attractive compensation and benefits program. We offer competitive pay which is supplemented with a generous benefits package. In addition, as an employee-owned company, First Command offers an Employee Stock Ownership Program to qualified employees. This valuable retirement benefit is funded entirely by company contributions. Our new flexible, hybrid work environment reflects a meaningful balance of in-office experiences with work that can be done virtually. We know face-to-face interactions allow us to develop deeper relationships, pursue greater creativity and innovation, and are critical to maintaining our strong culture. Thank you for taking time to share your experience.

5.0

Aug 5, 2022

Tough but fulfilling

Financial advisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

You get to really make a difference. Not only do you work with the high net worth clients (most firms only care about those). But you also get to work and help younger military families. Sometimes it’s getting their tsp squared away, sometimes it’s getting them a debt management plan. You also get to create your schedule. And after a few years of building up, you also can make a great living, while also making a great difference in peoples lives.

Cons

I’m the beginning is tough. There is a lot to learn. You don’t have a client base built yet. And you have to really engage the community and get out there. Also, hours can be off in the beginning as you have to meet clients when they can. And sometimes that might be after they get off work after 5. After the first couple of years that goes away or calms down.

First Command Financial Services Response

3y

Thank you for taking the time to share 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. Through this hard work and dedication, 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

Jun 29, 2022

Great Culture

Financial advisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Cares about the well being and financial future of servicemembers and their families

Cons

Long hours, You have to build your own business by prospecting on evenings/weekends

First Command Financial Services Response

4y

Thank you for taking the time to share 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. 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. Through this hard work and dedication, 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.

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