Financial Advisor

First Command Financial Services, Inc.; Odenton (MD); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive training program

Paid training period

Flexible schedule

Career mobility throughout the U.S.

Job summary

A financial services company is seeking an independent Financial Advisor in Odenton, Maryland, to coach military families towards financial security. The role involves engaging with clients, managing their finances, and participating in a comprehensive training program. Candidates with military experience, leadership skills, and a Bachelor's degree are preferred. This full-time internship offers competitive compensation and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Military experience or affiliation is preferred.
• Proven ability to coach and guide clients in financial planning.
• Proven leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Coach military families on financial planning.
• Manage day-to-day financial operations for clients.
• Engage with local military organizations to attract clients.
• Move into an independent contractor model with commission-based earnings.

Skills

Leadership skills

Financial planning

Client engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Description

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

We are committed to helping military families get their financial lives squared away. As we continue to expand our Financial Advisor force, 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 and are focused on a financial plan that is constantly evolving to meet short‑term and long‑term financial 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, military 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

What We Offer

• We have a 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’ll 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.
• During the paid training period, your compensation will consist of an hourly wage for the first three months (minimum wage in the state of employment). After that, you may transition to a salaried position that offers progressive incentives for the remainder of the nine‑month paid training period.

What To Expect After Training

• At the end of the paid trainee program, First Command may offer you the opportunity to become an independent contractor Financial Advisor with First Command, allowing you to control your career trajectory and be compensated based on your work and results.
• There is no cap on your earning potential: 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.
• We offer 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 allow your career to move with you.

Desired Qualifications

• Military experience or affiliation
• Bachelor’s degree
• Proven leadership skills

Job Details

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

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