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Financial Advisor - Military Veterans

at First Command Financial Services, Inc.

Financial Advisor Jobs at First Command:

Shaping Positive Financial Behaviors since 1958

First Command Financial Advisors coach military families in their pursuit of financial security. Our reputation has been built on shaping positive financial behaviors through one-on-one coaching with military families. We embrace time-tested financial principles and a client-first philosophy. We inspire and motivate clients to take the first or next step on a path to financial security.

3 out of 4 of our Financial Advisors are veterans or military spouses.

Many of our 165+ offices nationwide are located near military installations.

If you're exploring what's next in your career, First Command offers a path to become a Financial Advisor where leadership, entrepreneurship, and professional growth come together. Your experience matters - and here, it's a foundation for building a meaningful, long-term career.

What you'll do:

    • As the personal coach to our Nation's military families, you will focus on financial plans that are constantly evolving to pursue short-term and long-term financial goals.
    • You will provide guidance to military families on managing day-to-day finances, building lifetime assets, and protecting against the unexpected.
    • You will engage with the community to bring new clients to First Command, with the support of your local district team and Home Office.
    • You will connect directly with the military community by partnering with local military organizations, military units, and other supporting institutions.
    • You will coach military families on how to build a comprehensive financial plan that includes:
    • Savings/banking
    • Investments/wealth management
    • Insurance/risk management
Training and licensing support:
    • First Command offers a comprehensive training and licensing program designed for veterans, transitioning service members and military spouses to start and grow a successful Financial Advisor career.
    • Sponsorship: First Command sponsors your pursuit of full registration and licensing as a Financial Advisor using our tools and resources to guide you through the process.
    • Licensing: You'll receive structured training and test preparation to help you obtain the necessary securities and Life & Health licenses-no prior licensing is required.
    • Role Progression: Upon completing licensing, you'll have the opportunity to transition into a paid training role, partnering with a local district office and accelerating your professional development.
    • Compensation: As you begin this career, your First Command Financial Advisor compensation will consist of an hourly wage for 3 months and then transition into a salaried position that offers progressive incentives during for the remainder of the nine-month paid training period.
Becoming an Advisor:
    • Successful completion of the paid trainee program opens the door to becoming an independent contractor Financial Advisor with First Command, allowing you to run your own practice while earning income based on the value you deliver and the results you achieve.
    • Compensation: There is no cap on your earning potential: Your compensation reflects your effort and is based on competitive commissions, residual income, bonuses, and deferred compensation.
    • Professional Development: We offer professional development: including progressive leadership programs through classroom training and annual workshops to help prepare you for future leadership opportunities.
    • Independence: Set your own schedule to manage work-life balance.
    • Flexibility: Mobile career opportunities throughout the United States which allow your career to move with you.
Desired Qualifications:
    • Military experience or affiliation
    • Bachelor's degree
    • Proven leadership skills
Learn more about First Command:

First Command has been helping military families pursue their goals and dreams through Financial coaching and guidance since 1958. To learn more about us, visit Financial Services Careers | First Command.

Woodbridge, VA

First Command Financial Services, Inc.

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.

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