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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

(574 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 574 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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574 reviews
3.0
Jul 18, 2012

Not bad, but could be better

Anonymous employee
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CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Caring leadership Family type business No quotas Independent status without buying a franchise

Cons

Constant change to compensation structure Very centered on whole life insurance sales No investment training Little name recognition/advertisement

3.0
Apr 19, 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

-Opportunity for great pay -Very comprehensive training -Pays for all necessary licenses and certifications -Opportunities for continuous training and education

Cons

-Long hours while building your business -All offices are different, most DAs and other leaders are incredibly supportive, unfortunately some are unsupportive -Really poor work/life balance, especially starting out -Competitive nature of the business

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First Command Financial Services Response
3y
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience as a First Command Financial Advisor. We seek to attract and retain talented people by providing employees and Advisors with opportunities to enhance their professional knowledge, develop leadership skills and grow within the organization. As you note, our Advisors do face some challenges, but they also enjoy many opportunities. Our Advisors go through an extensive training program designed to equip them to succeed as independent contractors. Some of the benefits of that program include paying new Advisors during the training and licensing period and offering a full array of employee benefits. They are eligible to earn a strong income through competitive industry commissions on sales of financial products, plus additional annual and deferred compensation. 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. At First Command, we are committed to creating and sustaining a culture that inspires our employees and makes them feel appreciated and a part of the First Command family. Encouraging feedback is part of that commitment. We maintain an open-door policy where employees and Advisors are invited to share their experiences so we can initiate positive change. Thank you again and we appreciate your feedback.
5.0
Oct 18, 2022

Great

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great environment for working for newcomers

Cons

None at the current minute excellent

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First Command Financial Services Response
3y
Thank you for taking time to share your positive experience with First Command. We are committed to creating and sustaining a culture that inspires our employees and Advisors and makes them feel supported and part of the First Command family. We appreciate your feedback.
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