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

2.0

Jan 12, 2022

Life Insurance sales - NOT financial planning

Financial advisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I wish I could say good things.

Cons

This company totes itself as a military friendly company with a basis in financial planning. I left the company because I couldn't do what was in the fiduciary capacity for my clients. Every client needed whole life insurance first, without question. It so happens, advisors get paid a pretty massive amount of money up front for the sale of the whole life products. The multiplier actually incentivizes advisors to sell whole life over any other product. The majority of advisors here don't know how to actually write a concrete financial plan, let alone make prudent financial recommendations.

First Command Financial Services Response

4y

Thank you for sharing your experience. Regarding your comments on our approach to whole life insurance and financial planning, our company does not focus on the sale of any specific type of financial product. Our Advisors offer products and services in the context of financial coaching. They benefit from an extensive training program designed to equip them to create and deliver comprehensive financial plans. They present practical financial recommendations that fit the unique circumstances and goals of each client. First Command seeks Advisors who believe in this approach and always put our clients first. In this way, we maintain a culture that reflects the highest ethical standards and best practices of the financial services industry.

5.0

Jan 9, 2022

First Command is a FANTASTIC company!

Financial advisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Our mission is serving the Military - Family-oriented climate - First Command has a reputation for always doing the right thing for Servicemembers

Cons

- I do not have any Cons

First Command Financial Services Response

4y

Thank you for taking the time to share your positive experience as a First Command Financial Advisor. The mission of our 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. For our Advisors, their career is about pursuing First Command’s mission of coaching those who serve in their pursuit of financial security. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for taking the time to share your experience.

2.0

Oct 25, 2021

First Command

Financial advisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great Company with a great mission

Cons

Technology lagging behind and culture needs to focus on females joining the firm.

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 our 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. For our Advisors, their career is about pursuing First Command’s mission of coaching those who serve in their pursuit of financial security. As part of our commitment to our clients, we are dedicated to making continuous investments in our technology and digital capabilities to enable ongoing business growth and continued servicing of our clients. We hope you have experienced the added resources provided and ongoing support from our leadership team. 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 experience.

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