Financial Advisor

First Command Financial Services, Inc.; Scarborough (ME); On-site; USD 30,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive training program

Paid training opportunity

Flexible work schedule

Competitive commissions

Job summary

First Command Financial Services, Inc. is hiring Financial Advisors in Scarborough, Maine, to coach military families toward financial security. This role offers a comprehensive training program for veterans and military spouses, with a focus on personalized financial planning. Advisors have the opportunity to become independent contractors with no cap on earnings, benefiting from competitive commissions and bonuses. The position promotes work-life balance and encourages engagement with the military community.

Qualifications

• Military experience or affiliation is preferred.
• Strong leadership skills are essential.
• A bachelor's degree is required.

Responsibilities

• Coach military families on financial planning.
• Help clients manage day-to-day finances.
• Engage with the community to attract new clients.
• Partner with local military organizations.

Skills

Leadership skills

Financial planning

Community engagement

Client coaching

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Financial Advisor Careers at First Command

Shaping Positive Financial Behaviors since 1958

• 3 out of 4 of our Financial Advisors are veterans or military spouses.
• With 165+ offices nationwide, many are located near military installations.

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. We inspire and motivate clients to take the first or next step on the path to financial security.

What Our Financial Advisors Do

• Personal coach to our Nation’s military families, focused on a financial plan that evolves to meet 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 the local district team and Home Office.
• Partner with local military organizations, military units, and other supporting institutions.
• Coach military families on how to build a comprehensive financial plan that includes:
  • Savings/banking
  • Investments/wealth management
  • Insurance/risk management

What We Offer

• Specialized licensing and comprehensive training program for veterans, transitioning service members, and military spouses to start and grow a successful Financial Advisor career.
• Support in pursuing full registration and licensing as a Financial Advisor using our tools and resources.
• Preparation and testing for SIE, S6, S63, S65, and state Life & Health licenses.
• Opportunity to join a paid training program at a local district office after successful completion of the licensing phase.
• Initial compensation: hourly wage for the first three months, typically starting at the state minimum wage. Transition to a salaried position with progressive incentives for the remaining paid training period.

What To Expect After Training

• Opportunity to become an independent contractor Financial Advisor with First Command, controlling your career trajectory and compensation based on work and results.
• No cap on earning potential: compensation reflects effort and includes competitive commissions, residual income, bonuses, and deferred compensation.
• Professional development through progressive leadership programs, classroom training, and annual workshops.
• Set your own schedule to manage work‑life balance.
• Portable career opportunities throughout the United States.

Desired Qualifications

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