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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
2.0
Aug 12, 2022
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None-Worst experience trying to fill out needed fields for Naviplan. You couldn't have made it more complicated.

Cons

Trying to get a good overview of investment and insurance accounts is impossible. I never thought I would miss CRM. You have made our lives so confusing and difficult to show new people. Hate the new system. The 1500 was the foundation document for FINRA and our business model and you have almost made it obsolete. The fact that the 1500 input was an after thought, shows how much you value this information. Then made it impossible to input with glitches on every page. We have also learned to not submit cases anymore. We just accept that there is no solution and put it in notes and move on. Too hard to expect corrections, or answers.

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First Command Financial Services Response
3y
Thank you for sharing your perspective. As part of our commitment to our employees and clients, through our Agile transformation, we are dedicated to making continuous investments in our processes, technology and digital capabilities to enable ongoing business growth and enhance our client experience. Our goal is to put the needs of our clients first and provide them with the best possible service. In this way, we maintain a culture that reflects the highest ethical standards and best practices of the financial services industry. Our company leaders are also committed to maintaining an open-door policy. We encourage employees to discuss business-related problems with their manager. We rely on employee surveys and Glassdoor reviews to gain critical insights and continue to improve, so thank you for your feedback.
5.0
Aug 12, 2022

Dream Career

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Pros

-Family oriented and values based. Everyone is vested in your success and makes you feel like part of a family. Industry leading training at all stages in your career. No matter if you are in year 1 or year 30 there are ongoing training opportunities to allow you to continue to grow in your profession. -Fulfilling Mission. There is not one aspect of life that finances does not touch. As such, we get to make an impact lives on the daily basis that will carry through generations,

Cons

-It takes about 3 - 5 months to complete licensing which is unpaid.

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First Command Financial Services Response
3y
Thank you for sharing your positive experience as a First Command District 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 and ongoing training, our Advisors learn how to build and grow their own business, serve new clients and provide quality, face-to-face financial coaching. We appreciate your tenure with First Command and for sharing your experience.
5.0
Aug 12, 2022

Great company serving a great market

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Pros

I get an high level of fulfillment serving those who have served our country. They are amazing to work with. And the ESOP retirement contribution is unbelievable. Work life balance for my role is really nice. I put my family first and the company is very supportive.

Cons

Initial salary is only average when you don't consider the retirement benefits.

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First Command Financial Services Response
3y
Thank you for sharing some of the benefits of a career with First Command. Our mission at First Command is incredibly important to our employees and 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. At First Command, we maintain our strong culture and mission by attracting and retaining talented people. We focus on providing our employees with opportunities for professional growth, and we reward them through an attractive compensation and benefits program. We offer competitive pay determined by third-party studies of employers in our market area, which is supplemented with a generous benefits package. Another valuable financial benefit is our Employee Stock Ownership Program, which is available to all qualified employees and funded entirely by company contributions. Thank you again for taking the time to share your experience.
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