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First Command Financial Services

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Solid firm, great team, somewhat limiting - Financial Advisor First Command Financial Services Employee Review

4.0
Jun 27, 2024
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Pros

First Command has a great mission and most advisors genuinely care about their clients.

Cons

Some bad apples ruin the bunch. Leadership is slow to keep pace with industry changes. Training is limited and not very relevant for experienced advisors

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First Command Financial Services Response
2y
Thank you for taking time to share your experience. We maintain our strong culture and mission by attracting and retaining talented people. We're glad to hear that you've experienced this during your time with us and we hope you'll continue to share your feedback with us as you grow your business so we can continue to support it and evolve as our clients do. As part of our commitment to our employees, Advisors, and clients, through our business 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. Thanks again for providing your feedback, we'll be sharing it with leadership.

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5.0
May 18, 2026
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Pros

True to its core values and principles. Family oriented and encourages family & work balance. Free financial counseling! Honest, kind, respectful employees and excellent CEO

Cons

Lots of baby boomers who don’t want to change work processes to enhance results, but they mean well :)

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First Command Financial Services Response
1mo
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with First Command. We’re pleased to hear that our family-oriented culture, strong values, and supportive colleagues made a positive impact during your time with us. We also appreciate your feedback regarding opportunities to improve processes. We are committed to evolving as an organization, and insights like yours help inform how we continue to enhance efficiency and drive better results across the business. Your perspective is valuable, and we will share your comments with our leadership team.
4.0
Jun 23, 2026
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Pros

Consistency, team environment, team development, annual pay raises up to maximum for your position, bonuses based on your sales

Cons

Pay is low compared to industry averages Some opportunity for promotions, but not many

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First Command Financial Services Response
1w
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with First Command. We appreciate your feedback and are glad to know your time with the team had a positive impact. We also appreciate your feedback on compensation and advancement opportunities. That perspective is important as we continue working to support our employees’ growth and recognize their contributions. We’ll be sure to share your comments with our leadership team.
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