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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
Apr 19, 2023
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Pros

-Opportunity for great pay -Very comprehensive training -Pays for all necessary licenses and certifications -Opportunities for continuous training and education

Cons

-Long hours while building your business -All offices are different, most DAs and other leaders are incredibly supportive, unfortunately some are unsupportive -Really poor work/life balance, especially starting out -Competitive nature of the business

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First Command Financial Services Response
3y
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience as a First Command Financial Advisor. We seek 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. Some of the benefits of that program include paying new Advisors during the training and licensing period and offering a full array of employee benefits. They are eligible to earn a strong income through competitive industry commissions on sales of financial products, plus additional annual and deferred compensation. 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. At First Command, we are committed to creating and sustaining a culture that inspires our employees and makes them feel appreciated and a part of the First Command family. Encouraging feedback is part of that commitment. We maintain an open-door policy where employees and Advisors are invited to share their experiences so we can initiate positive change. Thank you again and we appreciate your feedback.
5.0
Apr 18, 2023
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Pros

Great leadership and mentors to guide you

Cons

Salary taken away too soon

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First Command Financial Services Response
3y
Thank you for sharing your experience as a First Command Financial Advisor. We are committed to creating and sustaining a supportive culture that inspires our employees and Advisors and makes them feel appreciated and a part of the First Command family. 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 and licensing 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. 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 sharing your experience.
4.0
Apr 13, 2023
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Pros

Veteran friendly organization. The more families you help toward financial freedom the more your pay increases.

Cons

A lot of rotation in personnel. They have a great Culture.

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First Command Financial Services Response
3y
Thank you for taking time to share your First Command experience. The mission of the company is incredibly important to our employees and 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. For these Advisors, the career is about serving those who serve through quality, face-to-face financial coaching. At First Command, we maintain our strong culture and mission by attracting and retaining talented people. We focus on providing our employees with extensive training and opportunities for professional growth, and we reward them through an attractive compensation and benefits program. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for taking time to share your experience.
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