Financial Advisor

First Command Financial Services, Inc.; Norfolk (VA); On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Specialized licensing training

Progressive incentives during training

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A financial services firm is seeking a Financial Advisor in Norfolk, VA, to support military families in financial planning. The role includes coaching clients, managing finances, and engaging with the military community. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree and leadership experience, and will receive specialized training and licensing support. The compensation structure is competitive, with unlimited earning potential based on performance, and positions are full-time with opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Military experience or affiliation.
• Strong communication and coaching abilities.
• Ability to manage relationships with military families.

Responsibilities

• Coaching military families on financial planning.
• Managing day-to-day finances for clients.
• Engaging with the community to bring in new clients.

Skills

Leadership skills

Financial planning

Community engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Join to apply for the Financial Advisor role at First Command Financial Services, Inc.

We are seeking leaders who have entrepreneurial mindsets and a desire for professional growth. Your experience matters.

What Our Financial Advisors Do

• They are the personal coach to our Nation’s military families, focused on a financial plan that is constantly evolving to meet short‑term and long‑term goals.
• They help military families manage day‑to‑day finances, build lifetime assets, and protect against the unexpected.
• They engage with the community to bring new clients to First Command, with the support of the local district team and Home Office.
• They engage directly with the military community by partnering with local military organizations, units, and other supporting institutions.
• They coach military families on how to build a comprehensive financial plan that includes:
  • Savings/banking
  • Investments/wealth management
  • Insurance/risk management

Desired Qualifications

• Military experience or affiliation
• Bachelor’s degree
• Proven leadership skills
What We Offer
• Specialized licensing and comprehensive training program designed for veterans, transitioning service members and military spouses.
• We will sponsor your pursuit of full registration and licensing as a Financial Advisor using 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.
• First Command Financial Advisor salary will consist of an hourly wage for the first 3 months, with a transition to a salaried position offering progressive incentives for the remainder of the nine‑month paid training period.

What to Expect After Training

• After the paid trainee program, First Command may offer you the opportunity to become an independent contractor Financial Advisor, allowing you to control your career trajectory and be compensated based on your performance.No cap on earning potential: compensation reflects effort and is based on competitive commissions, residual income, bonuses, and deferred compensation. Average compensation during the first year ranges in commissions and bonuses.
• Professional development: progressive leadership programs through classroom training and annual workshops.
• Set your own schedule to manage work‑life balance.
• Portable career opportunities throughout the United States, allowing your career to move with you.

Learn More About First Command

First Command has been helping military families pursue their goals and dreams through financial coaching and guidance since 1958. Visit First Command website for more information.

Employment Details

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