Financial Advisor

First Command; City of Watertown (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive training and licensing support

Flexible schedule

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

First Command is hiring Financial Advisors in Watertown, NY, to guide military families in achieving financial security. You’ll coach clients on managing their finances and building assets while engaging with the community.

All Training and licensing support is provided, ensuring you are well-equipped to manage your own practice. With no cap on earnings and a path to independence, this opportunity is tailored for veterans and military spouses seeking a meaningful career.

Qualifications

• Must be a veteran or military spouse.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new financial tools and resources.

Responsibilities

• Coach military families in financial planning.
• Provide guidance on managing finances and building assets.
• Engage with the community to attract new clients.

Skills

Financial planning

Community engagement

Coaching military families

Investment management

Education

No prior licensing required, structured training provided

Job description

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

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 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.

Investment and insurance products are not deposits, are not insured by the FDIC, and may lose value. A financial plan, by itself, cannot assure that retirement or other financial goals will be met.

First Command Financial Services, Inc. and its related entities are not affiliated with, authorized to sell or represent on behalf of or otherwise endorsed by any federal employee benefit program, the U.S. government, the U.S. Armed Forces or any other third‑party mentioned on this site.

In the United Kingdom, investment and insurance products and services are offered through First Command Europe Ltd. First Command Europe Ltd. is a wholly owned subsidiary of First Command Financial Services, Inc. and is authorized and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Certain products and services offered in the United States may not be available through First Command Europe Ltd.

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