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

Financial Advisor professionals working at First Command Financial Services have rated their employer with 4.4 out of 5 stars in 136 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 Jobs at First Command Financial Services now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Financial Advisor interview questions at First Command Financial Services .

Does First Command Financial Services pay Financial Advisor employees well?

Financial Advisor professionals rate their compensation and benefits at First Command Financial Services with 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 136 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is equal to the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Financial Advisor salaries at First Command Financial Services.

How happy are Financial Advisor professionals working at First Command Financial Services?

83% of Financial Advisor employees at First Command Financial Services would recommend their employer to a friend. This rating has increased by 5% in the past 12 months. Financial Advisor professionals have also rated First Command Financial Services with a 4.1 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 38 reviews)); "Benefits are good" ((in 23 reviews)); "great training and place to start" ((in 22 reviews)); "Great work life balance and co workers" ((in 16 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)); "Low pay Mediocre benefits Pay Increases / Merit raises" ((in 17 reviews)); "Poor Management & lack of employee motivation" ((in 14 reviews)); "It was clear from day one that the only thing they want you to sell is whole life insurance." ((in 13 reviews)); "Low salary provided by organisation" ((in 11 reviews))

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First Command Financial Services Financial Advisor reviews

4.4

83% would recommend to a friend

(136 total reviews)

Mark Steffe

94% approve of CEO

90% positive business outlook

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4.7

Culture & values

4.7

Diversity & inclusion

4.4

Career opportunities

4.2

Senior management

4.1

Work/Life balance

4.1

Compensation and benefits

Financial Advisor employees have rated First Command Financial Services with 4.4 out of 5 stars, based on 136 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Financial Advisor professionals have an excellent working experience there. First Command Financial Services is rated 22% above average by Financial Advisor professionals compared to other employers within the Financial Services industry (3.6 stars).

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136 reviews

2.0

Aug 10, 2014

If you don't want to exclusively sell whole life insurance, this is not the company for you.

Financial advisor

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CEO approval

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Pros

At one of the field offices there are not many pros. Corporate headquarters is very nice and may have benefits not available at small local offices.

Cons

Very hard to make good commissions without selling whole life policies. Some district advisors may have been great advisors but have been promoted beyond their ability, which creates bad district work environment. There seems to be a culture of malicious gossip among some district advisors and management at corporate.

1.0

Aug 9, 2014

Terrible experience

Financial advisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Unlimited earning potential. Once you become independent, you can set your own work schedule (within reason).

Cons

Management/Leadership has very little interest in helping new advisors be successful. I was expected to work well over 60 hours per week to included weekends and federal holidays, but I was only compensated based on a company published 40 hour work week. I had very little (none) support from my immediate leadership even after asking for assistance on numerous occasions!

2.0

Dec 27, 2013

Help advisors do whats best for the clients

Financial advisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

1- Support for military families and the ability to implement military benefits into comprehensive financial plans. 2- There is a large selection of investment and insurance products for advisors to recommend to clients. 3- Training program for new advisors at the corporate level is very detailed. 4- Monthly income for new advisors - if they can make the gates (minimum required sales).

Cons

1- The company talks about doing what's best for clients, but the compensation system for advisors pressures them to sell whole life insurance. 2- Slow to pay advisors their commissions and fast to take money on charge backs. 3- Very challenging gates for the first year advisor. Investments sold by the first year advisor does not count towards the quarterly gates (only insurance sales). Only one year program for new advisor income before going to 100% commission. 4- Financial planning software is outdated and not user friendly.

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If you don't want to exclusively sell whole life insurance, this is not the company for you.

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