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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
5.0
Jun 29, 2022
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Cares about the well being and financial future of servicemembers and their families

Cons

Long hours, You have to build your own business by prospecting on evenings/weekends

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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. 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. Our Advisors go through an extensive training program designed to equip them to succeed as independent contractors. Advisors learn how to build and grow their own business, serve new clients and provide quality, face-to-face financial coaching. Through this hard work and dedication, 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.
3.0
Jan 20, 2022
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Pros

Great teams in most locations, clear vision and mission (military), ability to help families, training and development.

Cons

Cost of operation is one of highest in the industry, have to sell whole life insurance to maximize recognition and income, technology is lagging, compensation is among lowest in industry, success is mostly determined by if you are in a military market--incentives are tied to military sales.

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First Command Financial Services Response
4y
Thank you for your feedback. 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. That means providing quality, face-to-face financial coaching. Regarding your comments on 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 a comprehensive financial plan. We maintain a culture that reflects the highest ethical standards and best practices of the financial services industry. Regarding the cost of operation, it’s important to note that office bills and other expenses are part of the financial responsibilities that come with being an independent contractor. Instead of receiving a salary and benefits, our Advisors earn competitive commissions and bonuses. And from that money they pay their business expenses. The rewards of hard work and dedication are a satisfying career, a company that fully supports you, and the opportunity to help those who serve in their pursuit of lifelong financial security. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience.
3.0
Aug 21, 2020

It's okay to join

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Happy environment by joining this organisation

Cons

Low salary provided by organisation

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First Command Financial Services Response
5y
Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. First Command is a company committed to attracting and retaining talented people by providing opportunities for professional growth as well as an attractive compensation package. We offer competitive pay determined by third-party studies of employers in our market area, which is supplemented with a generous benefits package and a wide variety of creative amenities for our employees. In addition, as an employee-owned company, First Command offers an Employee Stock Ownership Program to qualified employees. This valuable retirement benefit is funded entirely by company contributions. At First Command, we are committed to regularly listening to employee feedback. This commitment has resulted in being named one of the Best Companies to Work for in Texas by Texas Monthly, the Texas Association of Business, Texas Society for Human Resource Management and Best Companies Group. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experiences as a First Command employee.
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