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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

(575 total reviews)
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Mark Steffe

92% approve of CEO

88% positive business outlook

First Command Financial Services has an employee rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars, based on 575 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The First Command Financial Services employee rating is 22% above average for employers within the Financial Services industry (3.6 stars).

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575 reviews
3.0
Nov 26, 2022
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great mission of the company to help service members.

Cons

Advisors get paid by pushing whole life and an invsetment called AMS that has high fees and underperforms. Not a good line of work if you have a sense of morals

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First Command Financial Services Response
3y
Thank you for sharing your experience as a First Command Financial Advisor. Our Advisors 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. We always put clients’ interests first when providing investment advice and related financial recommendations. We offer products and services at competitive market rates and are transparent about associated expenses. Regarding whole life insurance, our company does not focus on the sale of any specific type of financial product. Our Advisors offer products and services in the context of financial coaching through a comprehensive financial plan. First Command seeks Advisors who believe in this approach and always put our clients first. In this way, we maintain a culture that reflects the highest ethical standards and best practices of the financial services industry.
4.0
Nov 21, 2022
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Good Support System Open Target Market

Cons

Quota driven basis Completely self-service for start up

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First Command Financial Services Response
3y
Thank you for taking 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 sharing your experience.
4.0
Nov 5, 2022
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

-Unlimited Upside -6 months of salary before commission only -huge upward mobility

Cons

-3 months of training at min wage -have to sell a lot of insurance in the first couple of years to sustain pay

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First Command Financial Services Response
3y
Thank you for taking time to share your experience as a First Command Financial Advisor. We seek to attract and retain talented people by providing Advisors with opportunities to enhance their professional knowledge and develop leadership skills. 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. An essential part of this career is advising clients in strategies to manage their unique financial risks. This client-first approach to insurance is key to our commitment to follow the highest ethical standards and best practices of the financial services industry. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for taking the time to share your perspective.
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