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 635 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months. 88% of employees would recommend working at First Command Financial Services to a friend and 89% 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?

88% 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 43 reviews)); "Great people and you are appreciated" ((in 39 reviews)); "Benefits are good" ((in 24 reviews)); "They also have great training on the Federal Employee market." ((in 23 reviews)); "Great work life balance and co workers" ((in 15 reviews))

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

"It was clear from day one that the only thing they want you to sell is whole life insurance." ((in 16 reviews)); "Poor Management & lack of employee motivation" ((in 16 reviews)); "Senior leadership has no personal, first hand experience as an advisor with the company" ((in 15 reviews)); "Low salary provided by organisation" ((in 10 reviews)); "Commission and compensation is confusing." ((in 8 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

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4.4

88% would recommend to a friend

(167 total reviews)

Mark Steffe

92% approve of CEO

89% positive business outlook

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4.6

Culture & values

4.5

Diversity & inclusion

4.3

Work/Life balance

4.3

Career opportunities

4.2

Senior management

4.1

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5.0

Jul 6, 2026

Strong Mission and Collaborative Culture with Opportunities to Influence Change

Product manager

Recommend

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Pros

* Having a mission-driven company with a meaningful customer group gives a sense of purpose. * The Employee Stock Option Program (ESOP) gives a common goal throughout the company, which cuts back on the corporate politics I've encountered at other companies. * Leadership is investing in modernization, so being able to help update mature processes leaves an opportunity to make an impact. * Company culture generally values personal improvement, offering investments in personal training and goals that feel supportive of one's career.

Cons

* Decision-making can be slower than in less regulated industries. Although necessary, the combination of compliance, legal review, governance, etc. can make things feel like the move slow for someone accustomed to nimble decision making. * Modernization requires patience and employees have to manage expectations of timeline on some of the corporate improvements.

First Command Financial Services Response

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience at First Command. We appreciate your thoughtful feedback and are glad to hear that our mission, employee ownership culture, and focus on professional development have contributed positively to your experience. It's also encouraging to know that you've found opportunities to make an impact through modernization efforts and process improvements. We also appreciate your perspective on decision-making timelines and the pace of organizational change. As a highly regulated industry, balancing innovation with compliance and governance is an important responsibility, and we understand that can sometimes require additional patience. Feedback like yours helps us continue evaluating how we can improve while maintaining the standards our clients and employees expect. We’ll be sure to share your comments with our leadership team.

4.0

Jun 23, 2026

Team-oriented environment with annual pay raises

National branch advisor

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Consistency, team environment, team development, annual pay raises up to maximum for your position, bonuses based on your sales

Cons

Pay is low compared to industry averages Some opportunity for promotions, but not many

First Command Financial Services Response

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with First Command. We appreciate your feedback and are glad to know your time with the team had a positive impact. We also appreciate your feedback on compensation and advancement opportunities. That perspective is important as we continue working to support our employees’ growth and recognize their contributions. We’ll be sure to share your comments with our leadership team.

4.0

Mar 18, 2026

You Control Your Own Destiny

Financial advisor

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Good foot in the door within the financial world, and they assist with licensing and trainings.

Cons

You are drinking from the firehose as you go on in training.

First Command Financial Services Response

4mo

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We are glad you have enjoyed enhancing your professional knowledge at First Command. As you note, our Advisors do face some challenges, but they also enjoy many opportunities. You mention the Fast Start training 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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