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?

"Great people and you are appreciated" ((in 42 reviews)); "The culture here is great" ((in 41 reviews)); "great training and place to start" ((in 24 reviews)); "Benefits are good" ((in 20 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?

"Pay is low compared to industry averages" ((in 18 reviews)); "Focus on whole life insurance when this may not be the best option for all clients." ((in 17 reviews)); "Senior leadership has no personal, first hand experience as an advisor with the company" ((in 16 reviews)); "Poor Management & lack of employee motivation" ((in 15 reviews)); "Low salary provided by organisation" ((in 11 reviews))

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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

Ratings by category

4.7

Culture & values

4.7

Diversity & inclusion

4.4

Career opportunities

4.2

Senior management

4.1

Compensation and benefits

4.0

Work/Life balance

Associate Financial Advisor 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 Associate Financial Advisor professionals have an excellent working experience there. First Command Financial Services is rated 22% above average by Associate Financial Advisor professionals compared to other employers within the Financial Services industry (3.6 stars).

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141 reviews

1.0

Jan 17, 2018

The Company SUCKS

Financial advisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexibility Schedule and work life balance

Cons

No Darn Benefits some as income protection

First Command Financial Services Response

Thank you for your comments. I'm sorry to hear that you had a negative experience, and I will share your thoughts with our Leadership. I appreciate you calling out some of the pros of a career as a First Command Financial Advisor. 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 benefit offerings of that program include paying new Advisors during the training period (first on an hourly basis, then salary) and offering a full array of employee benefits (medical, dental, life insurance, disability insurance, 401(k) and personal time off). We find that this program is an ideal way to prepare new people to become Independent Advisors and begin pursuing First Command’s Mission of “coaching those who serve in their pursuit of financial security.”

1.0

Dec 19, 2017

I believe my experience was not as good as others do to my District Advisor being completely absent from his job.

Financial advisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Home Office is very helpful. Most District Advisors are actively supportive. There are other Advisors out there always willing to help you become successful.

Cons

Not enough administration help while trying to meet quotas. The District Advisors lack knowledge on products, but they sure act educated. Make sure what they are teaching you is factual. Make sure your DA is actively involved and liked by the other Advisors you will be working with. You will need it to survive. DA's are given too much power and can cause a lot of conflict within what should be a team.

First Command Financial Services Response

Thank you for your comments. I'm sorry to hear that you had a negative experience. I appreciate your willingness to also mention positive interactions with supportive colleagues. First Command is an employee-owned company, so we are committed to creating and nurturing a positive workplace environment. As part of that commitment I will share your comments with our Leadership.

4.0

Oct 10, 2017

Financial Advisor

Financial advisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Family like atmosphere. Deep appreciation for Military. Great training.

Cons

Tough career. Less than a year of financial support before becoming commission dependant.

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