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First Command Financial Services

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First Command Financial Services Financial Advisor Associate reviews

4.4

83% would recommend to a friend

(135 total reviews)
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Mark Steffe

94% approve of CEO

90% positive business outlook

Financial Advisor Associate employees have rated First Command Financial Services with 4.4 out of 5 stars, based on 135 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Financial Advisor Associate professionals have an excellent working experience there. First Command Financial Services is rated 22% above average by Financial Advisor Associate professionals compared to other employers within the Financial Services industry (3.6 stars).

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135 reviews
4.0
Mar 18, 2026
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Pros

Good foot in the door within the financial world, and they assist with licensing and trainings.

Cons

You are drinking from the firehose as you go on in training.

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First Command Financial Services Response
2mo
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We are glad you have enjoyed enhancing your professional knowledge at First Command. As you note, our Advisors do face some challenges, but they also enjoy many opportunities. You mention the Fast Start training 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 taking the time to share your experience.
4.0
Mar 13, 2026

It’s a good place

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Pros

Great management and company culture

Cons

The retention of Fast Starts is not great

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First Command Financial Services Response
2mo
Thank you for taking the time to share your perspective and your positive experience with our company culture and management. We are committed to creating and sustaining a culture that inspires our employees and makes them feel appreciated and part of the First Command family. As you note, the Advisor role can be challenging. However, it also comes with many opportunities. Our Advisors go through an extensive training program designed to equip them to succeed as independent contractors. Through the program, Advisors learn how to build and grow their own business, serve new clients, and provide quality, face-to-face financial coaching. 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. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for taking the time to share your experience.
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Pros

Great leadership Helping military families

Cons

Independent contract after the initial 9 months

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First Command Financial Services Response
6mo
Thank you for sharing your positive experience and for the time you spent at First Command. We are glad you found value in our leadership and our commitment to helping our Nation's military families pursue their financial goals. We understand your concern about transitioning to an independent contractor role after the initial nine months. This model is designed to empower our Financial Advisors with the flexibility and autonomy to build their own business while continuing to serve our clients with the full support of our Home Office resources. Many advisors find this structure rewarding because it allows them to control their schedule, grow their practice, and maximize earning potential, while staying connected to a mission-driven organization.
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