Is First Command Financial Services a good company to work for?

First Command Financial Services has an overall rating of 4.4 out of 5, based on over 634 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months. 87% of employees would recommend working at First Command Financial Services to a friend and 88% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about First Command Financial Services have been left by employees working as District Advisor , Financial Advisor and Administrative Assistant .

Does First Command Financial Services pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, First Command Financial Services employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at First Command Financial Services. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at First Command Financial Services?

87% of First Command Financial Services employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated First Command Financial Services 4.3 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.6 for culture and values and 4.3 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 46 reviews)); "Great people and you are appreciated" ((in 42 reviews)); "Benefits are great" ((in 24 reviews)); "Great training to get licensed and started in the industry." ((in 23 reviews)); "Great leadership and mentors to guide you" ((in 18 reviews))

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

"Low pay Mediocre benefits Pay Increases / Merit raises" ((in 18 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 14 reviews)); "Low salary provided by organisation" ((in 11 reviews)); "Less than a year of financial support before becoming commission dependant." ((in 9 reviews))

What are employees saying about First Command Financial Services layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about First Command Financial Services layoffs and their outlook for job security at First Command Financial Services in 2026.

What are the top reviewed First Command Financial Services locations?

Fort Worth , Colorado Springs , San Antonio , Dallas-Fort Worth , San Diego , Annapolis , Charleston , Mount Laurel , Austin , Orlando , Oak Brook , Alexandria , Dallas , Oceanside , Pensacola , Tampa , Evans , Colonial Heights , Woodbridge , Saint Robert , Anchorage , Papillion , Lawton , Oklahoma City , Washington , Fayetteville , Biloxi , Clarksville , Aurora , Lakewood

First Command Financial Services reviews

4.4

87% would recommend to a friend

(171 total reviews)

Mark Steffe

92% approve of CEO

88% positive business outlook

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (171 reviews)

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171 reviews

Reviews about "Culture"

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5.0

Apr 14, 2021

Unbelievable co-workers, culture, and opportunity

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Benefits, culture, management, career advancement, autonomy, teamwork, flexibility

Cons

Slightly behind technology standards, but working quickly to correct them

First Command Financial Services Response

5y

We appreciate you sharing your positive experience at First Command and the benefits of working for our company. We are committed to providing our employees with opportunities to enhance their professional knowledge, develop leadership skills and grow within the organization. We appreciate your recognition of our recent efforts in the advancement of technology, as we are committed to making continuous investments in our digital capabilities. The pandemic prompted us to accelerate our efforts and we quickly launched new digital engagement tools to enable ongoing business growth and continued servicing of existing clients. Thank you again for your feedback and for sharing your experience.

5.0

Mar 18, 2021

Great Culture

Financial advisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Everyone is looking out for each other and they truly care about their clients

Cons

Very low level of income when starting out as compared to other financial management companies

First Command Financial Services Response

5y

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. 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 the time to share your experience.

5.0

Feb 18, 2021

Great place to work for!

Financial advisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

You are your own boss. Freedom to innovate your business to your liking. Great atmosphere to work in. No cap on income. Freedom to spend time with family. Great training. Tremendous support

Cons

It can be tough starting out, but you are given an hourly wage for 3 months and salary for 9 months to get you started. Something a lot of companies won’t do.

First Command Financial Services Response

5y

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. First Command seeks to attract and retain talented people by providing employees and Advisors with opportunities to enhance their professional knowledge and develop leadership skills. As you note, our Advisors do face some challenges in growing their business, but they also enjoy many opportunities. 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. 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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