Senior Financial Advisor – Experienced Professionals

First Command; Woodbridge (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

First Command, a veteran-focused financial services firm, is seeking an experienced Financial Advisor to serve military families in Connecticut. This independent contractor role emphasizes a high-touch, consultative approach to growing client relationships and expanding your practice with existing First Command clients.

You will deliver comprehensive financial guidance, integrating investments, retirement, taxes, insurance, and estate planning while building trusted advisor relationships and

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in financial services with a strong record of building and retaining client relationships.
• Portfolio and wealth management experience integrated into long-term planning.
• Licensing: Series 7 & 66 (or 6, 63, 65) and Life & Health; CFP/ChFC/RICP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted advisor across all wealth stages for military families.
• Deliver advanced, personalized planning spanning investments, retirement, taxes, insurance, day-to-day finances, and estate considerations.
• Provide a high-touch client experience, building long-term relationships and client trust.
• Engage the military community and generate referrals within local and military networks.

Skills

Client relationships

Wealth management

Interpersonal skills

Business development

Education

Series 7 & 66

Life & Health license

CFP®, ChFC®, or RICP® designations

Job description

Join the mission. Coach those who serve.

At First Command, we’ve been guiding military families toward financial security since 1958. We're looking for seasoned financial advisors who are ready to elevate their impact. This independent contractor role offers the opportunity to work with existing First Command clients, deepen long-term client relationships, and grow your business through a high-touch, consultative approach.

What You’ll Do

As an experienced Financial Advisor at First Command, you’ll go beyond the basics—providing comprehensive financial guidance that evolves with our clients' lives. You’ll:

• Serve as a Trusted Advisor
  Identify and adapt to each client’s evolving financial goals across all stages of wealth—accumulation, preservation, and legacy. Regularly meet with clients to assess their circumstances, track progress, and adjust plans based on life events, economic shifts, and regulatory changes.
• Deliver Advanced, Personalized Planning
  Develop and implement sophisticated financial plans that integrate investment management, retirement income planning, tax strategies, insurance solutions, day-to-day finances, and estate considerations—tailored to the unique needs of military families.
• Provide a High-Touch Client Experience
  Foster long-term relationships through a service model that emphasizes clarity, confidence, and responsiveness. Build trust by consistently delivering value and guidance that empowers clients to make informed decisions.
• Engage the Military Community
  Build relationships with advocates and centers of influence within the local and military community to generate referrals and other opportunities.

Drive Results and Grow Your Business

Achieve performance goals by delivering personalized financial strategies, generating revenue, and building long-term client relationships. Expand your practice through strong referral networks—especially within the military community—while identifying new opportunities and deepening existing client engagement.

What Sets You Apart

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in financial services, with a strong record of building and retaining client relationships.
• Skilled in portfolio and wealth management, with the ability to integrate financial products into a long-term planning strategy.
• Exceptional interpersonal and relationship-building skills, enabling you to connect with clients and build trust through meaningful, long-term engagement.
• The drive and discipline to run your own independent business—offering flexible hours and the opportunity to earn unlimited income based on commissions and performance-based incentives.
• Military experience or affiliation is strongly preferred.

Licensing & Certifications

• Required: Series 7 & 66 (or 6, 63, 65) and Life & Health license
• Preferred: CFP®, ChFC®, or RICP® designations

Your Next Step

If you're an experienced advisor who wants to make a difference in the lives of those who serve—and continue building your career with purpose—First Command is where you belong.