Financial Advisor

First Command Financial Services, Inc.; Leesville (LA); On-site; USD 9,600 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive training program

Potential for independent contractor role

Set your own schedule

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A national financial services firm seeks Financial Advisors to coach military families toward financial security. Candidates will undergo specialized training and licensing programs. This position initially offers an hourly wage transitioning to a salaried role with no cap on earnings based on commission. Ideal candidates should have military affiliations, a Bachelor's degree, and proven leadership skills. Opportunities for professional development and a portable career across the U.S. are available.

Qualifications

• Military experience preferred.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Proven leadership skills necessary.

Responsibilities

• Coach military families on building financial plans.
• Engage with community and local organizations.
• Manage day-to-day finances for clients.
• Partner directly with local military organizations, military units, and other supporting institutions.

Skills

Military experience or affiliation

Proven leadership skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Financial Advisor Careers at First Command

Shaping positive financial behaviors since 1958.

First Command Financial Advisors coach military families in their pursuit of financial security. We embrace time-tested financial principles and a client-first philosophy. We inspire and motivate clients to take the first or next step on the path to financial security.

9 out of 10 of our Financial Advisors are veterans or military spouses.

With 165+ offices nationwide, many are located near military installations.

What Our Financial Advisors Do

• Personal coach to nation’s military families focused on a dynamic financial plan that meets short-term and long-term goals.
• Help military families manage day-to-day finances, build lifetime assets, and protect against the unexpected.
• Engage with the community to bring new clients to First Command, supported by local district team and Home Office.
• Partner directly with local military organizations, military units, and other supporting institutions.
• Coach military families on how to build a comprehensive financial plan that includes:
• Savings and banking
• Investments and wealth management
• Insurance and risk management

What We Offer

• Specialized licensing and comprehensive training program designed for veterans, transitioning service members, and military spouses to start and grow a successful Financial Advisor career.
• We will sponsor your pursuit of full registration and licensing as a Financial Advisor using our tools and resources to guide you through the process.
• You will prepare and test for your SIE, S6, S63, S65, and state Life & Health licenses.
• Upon successful completion of the licensing phase, First Command may offer you the opportunity to join our paid training program with a local district office.
• As you begin this career, your First Command Financial Advisor salary will consist of an hourly wage for 3 months, initially expected to be minimum wage in the state in which you are employed. After three months, you may transition to a salaried position that offers progressive incentives during the remainder of the nine-month paid training period.

What To Expect After Training

• At the conclusion of the paid trainee program, First Command may offer you the opportunity to become an independent contractor Financial Advisor with First Command, through which you can control your career trajectory and be compensated based on your work and the results you achieve as an independent contractor.
• No cap on your earning potential: Your compensation reflects your effort and is based on competitive commissions, residual income, bonuses, and deferred compensation. The average compensation during the first year as an independent contractor Financial Advisor with First Command ranges in commissions and bonuses.
• Professional development: including progressive leadership programs through classroom training and annual workshops to help prepare you for future leadership opportunities.
• Set your own schedule to manage work-life balance.
• Portable 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

Employment Information

• Seniority level: Internship
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Finance and Sales

EEO Statement

We are committed to a policy of non-discrimination pursuant to federal, state, and local laws. We will not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status, military service, or any other characteristic protected by law. This applies to all personnel actions.