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First Command Financial Services

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First Command Financial Services reviews

4.4

88% would recommend to a friend

(86 total reviews)
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Mark Steffe

92% approve of CEO

89% positive business outlook

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1.0
Dec 19, 2017
Recommend
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Pros

Home Office is very helpful. Most District Advisors are actively supportive. There are other Advisors out there always willing to help you become successful.

Cons

Not enough administration help while trying to meet quotas. The District Advisors lack knowledge on products, but they sure act educated. Make sure what they are teaching you is factual. Make sure your DA is actively involved and liked by the other Advisors you will be working with. You will need it to survive. DA's are given too much power and can cause a lot of conflict within what should be a team.

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First Command Financial Services Response
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Thank you for your comments. I'm sorry to hear that you had a negative experience. I appreciate your willingness to also mention positive interactions with supportive colleagues. First Command is an employee-owned company, so we are committed to creating and nurturing a positive workplace environment. As part of that commitment I will share your comments with our Leadership.
1.0
Nov 24, 2017

not for the long term

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Pros

The company offers an on-site gym and lunch vendors.

Cons

Lack of integrity at senior manager levels. Ir'It'a night and day difference between senior managers who've been in the military and those who haven't. Managers with prior military experience understand the importance of integrity and taking care of your people. Non-military folks understand the importance of 'it's all about me' and will throw you under the bus if things go wrong and take credit when things go right.

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First Command Financial Services Response
8y
Thank you for your comments. First Command is an employee-owned company, so we are committed to creating and nurturing a positive workplace environment. Encouraging employee feedback and constructive criticism is a key part of that commitment. I'm sorry to hear that you had a negative experience. I will share your comments with our Leadership.
2.0
May 26, 2017

Project Manager, BIS

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Pros

OK work life balance, free GYM, some activities good people to work with, ESOP, not that you will see any of it, and you really don't own the shares, they are held for you with no voting rights.

Cons

Pay is lower, in BIS management is random. If you are a PM, expect to be there 18 months. PMs don't last. There are no PM processes, no PM Maturity, and BIS management really doesn't get project management. There is a simplified milestone process that one of the VPs put in place, that is a mix of SDLC and project documentation. No real processes. It is a frustrating place. If you are a PM and need a job, ok, if not, just pass this place by. 18 months that you will survive, maybe 2 years.....BIS management is TOP heavy, CIO, SVPs, Directors, Asst Directors, Manager, etc, all for an organization of 100 people...too many chiefs, too few indians and too many of them don't respect the PMs position, Just don't do it..move on, nothing to see here.....Oh, and they use smart sheet, not the best, but senior management couldn't figure out how to use MS project...also, no place to go as a PM, there is a Sr. PM position, don't expect to get there..otherwise, you are stuck

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