Financial Advisor SkillBridge Internship - Military Veterans
at First Command Financial Services, Inc.
Financial Advisor SkillBridge Program – Now more than ever, military families need a trusted professional to guide them in their financial decisions. First Command is looking for SkillBridge interns with a passion for service to meet this growing need. An Internship with First Command provides transitioning service members, veterans, and military spouses the opportunity to learn about a rewarding career in the Financial Services industry and specifically the activities of Financial Advisors.
Who we are:
First Command is an authorized DOD SkillBridge provider committed to helping military families get their financial lives squared away. First Command Financial Advisors are entrepreneurs at heart and energized by face to face coaching at every stage of our clients’ lives.
What our Advisors do:
- Coach military families on how to build a holistic financial plan including aspects of:
- Savings
- Investments
- Insurance
- Directly engage with the military community by partnering with local military organizations, military units, and other affiliates that support the military community
What our SkillBridge Program offers:
- Transitioning service members the opportunity to learn about the Financial Services industry and specifically the activities of Financial Advisors.
- Specialized training to equip transitioning service members, veterans, and military spouses with the skills to launch a successful career in Financial Services
- A structured licensing program that includes Securities Registrations and Insurance
- On-the-job experience learning from established Advisors
- Opportunities for program graduates to join First Command as a Financial Advisor trainee
Desired Qualifications:
- Military support and mentorship experience
- Bachelor’s degree
- Proven leadership skills
First Command has been helping military families pursue their goals and dreams through coaching and guidance since 1958. To learn more about our mission and vision, visit www.firstcommand.com.
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Get Your Next Career Squared Away!
Who We Are
Founded in 1958 by a retired Air Force officer, First Command Financial Services, Inc. is committed to helping military members, federal employees, and their families get their financial lives squared away. Through an international network of more than 580 Financial Advisors, our company provides lifetime financial coaching to assist nearly 300,000 clients in their efforts to reduce debt, build wealth, manage risk, and pursue their financial goals. More than 620 employees based in our Fort Worth, TX home office provide a wide range of support services to our Financial Advisors across the country and abroad.
A Career That Fits Your Military Life
At First Command, we are committed to providing job opportunities for military service members, veterans, and military spouses. Your understanding of the challenges and opportunities associated with life in the military makes you an ideal candidate to serve as a First Command Financial Advisor. And with offices near almost every major military installation in the U.S. and abroad, we’re prepared to help you sustain and grow your business even as you PCS from base to base.
Training Program
Our comprehensive training program is the product of more than 60 years of experience helping military families plan for and pursue their goals. The practical knowledge and skills you will gain through this program, supplemented by your understanding of military life and passion for making a difference, will serve as a sturdy foundation for your new career.
When you become a First Command Financial Advisor, you will be a vital part of the First Command team. You will be joining an organization that values veterans and their families while supporting your desire to be the driving force behind your own second career.
To serve our growing client base, we are now actively hiring qualified financial advisor candidates. To learn more about this opportunity to build a career that allows you to make a real difference in people’s lives, please visit our careers page or contact one of our recruiting specialists today at recruiting@firstcommand.com.