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First Command Financial Services

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First Command Financial Services reviews

4.4

87% would recommend to a friend

(128 total reviews)
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Mark Steffe

92% approve of CEO

88% positive business outlook

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3.0
Jul 16, 2024
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Pros

More or less work your own schedule

Cons

sales and metric performance is how you are rewarded, valued and paid.

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First Command Financial Services Response
1y
Thank you for sharing your perspective with us. You pointed to one of several valuable benefits of working at First Command, the flexibility that comes with properly managing your own schedule. Many of our most successful Advisors also hold the dedicated support from our Home Office staff in high regard and often point to the Fast Start program as one of our most valuable offerings. But one of the most compelling elements of this career is the opportunity to serve military personnel and their families in a meaningful way. Regarding pay, First Command Advisors are eligible to earn a strong income through competitive industry commissions on sales of financial products, plus additional annual and deferred compensation. We value all Advisors who remain committed to our mission of coaching those who serve in their pursuit of financial security. Thank you for sharing your review.
3.0
Apr 25, 2024
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Pros

I liked working at First Command because you get to work solely with military members. There is also incentives that you can receive to add to your commissions to make your income a bit more stable

Cons

During my employment, I had a $1,700 office bill I had to pay each month, and also a $300 payment that paid for something at the home office (I don’t even know what it was for). You also only get about 4 months on salary so you have 4 months to build your BOB and then you’re fully on commissions.

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First Command Financial Services Response
2y
Thank you for sharing your experience as a First Command Financial Advisor. Many of our Financial Advisors tell us one of the most compelling elements of this career is the opportunity to serve military personnel and their families in a meaningful way. One of our most valuable offerings is the Fast Start program, which provides intense professional development to prepare new people to act 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 face-to-face financial coaching. As you mentioned, our Advisors are eligible to earn a strong income through competitive industry commissions on sales of financial products, plus additional annual and deferred compensation. From that money they pay their business expenses, including office bills. 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. We appreciate your feedback and will be sharing your comments with leadership.
3.0
Apr 24, 2024
Recommend
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Pros

Good PTO & other non-salary benefits.

Cons

Difficult to move up. Low salary.

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First Command Financial Services Response
2y
Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. At First Command, we are committed to creating and nurturing a positive environment for all. Encouraging feedback and constructive criticism is part of that commitment. Your comment on benefits is an important one. We focus on providing our Home Office employees with opportunities for professional growth, and we reward them through an attractive compensation and benefits program. We offer competitive pay determined by third-party studies of employers in our market area, 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. Thank you for taking the time to share your perspective. We will share your comments with our Leadership team.
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