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First Command Financial Services

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Know what you are getting into. - Avis employé Financial Advisor First Command Financial Services

3,0
19 août 2021
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Approbation du PDG
Perspective commerciale

Avantages

Company will pay for FINRA licensing and insurance licenses. Uncapped potential for income as an independent contractor.

Inconvénients

High turnover rate for new employees. Spend 6 months as a salaried employee then become an independent contractor. This job requires a lot of prospecting and cold calling. Not a lot of warm leads. If you don’t sell insurance then you will not make it in this business.

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Réponse de First Command Financial Services
4y
Thank you for taking time to share your experience as a First Command Financial Advisor. We seek to attract and retain talented people by providing Advisors with opportunities to enhance their professional knowledge and develop leadership skills. As you note, our Advisors do face some challenges in growing their business, but they also enjoy many opportunities. One of our most valuable offerings is the Fast Start 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. Our Advisors are eligible to earn a strong income through competitive industry commissions on sales of financial products, plus additional annual and deferred compensation. An essential part of this career is advising clients in strategies to manage their unique financial risks. This client-first approach to insurance is key to our commitment to follow the highest ethical standards and best practices of the financial services industry. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for taking the time to share your perspective.

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5,0
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Avantages

* Having a mission-driven company with a meaningful customer group gives a sense of purpose. * The Employee Stock Option Program (ESOP) gives a common goal throughout the company, which cuts back on the corporate politics I've encountered at other companies. * Leadership is investing in modernization, so being able to help update mature processes leaves an opportunity to make an impact. * Company culture generally values personal improvement, offering investments in personal training and goals that feel supportive of one's career.

Inconvénients

* Decision-making can be slower than in less regulated industries. Although necessary, the combination of compliance, legal review, governance, etc. can make things feel like the move slow for someone accustomed to nimble decision making. * Modernization requires patience and employees have to manage expectations of timeline on some of the corporate improvements.

4,0
23 juin 2026
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Approbation du PDG
Perspective commerciale

Avantages

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

Inconvénients

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

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Réponse de First Command Financial Services
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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