The Financial Advisor position with First Command Financial Services, Inc. is an onsite opportunity in Abilene, Texas. The role supports military families through personalized financial planning, day-to-day money guidance, and community outreach to attract clients. The program includes training and licensing support, with a path toward independent contractor status and a compensation structure combining salary and commissions. The role requires a bachelor’s degree and offers a salary range of USD 65,000 to 150,000 per year.
Summary
The Financial Advisor coaches military families to pursue financial security through tailored financial plans, ongoing guidance on everyday finances, and outreach to the community to grow the client base. The position includes structured training, licensing support, and progression toward an independent contractor role with a salary and commission-based compensation model.
Responsibilities
- Act as a personal coach to military families, developing financial plans that adapt to evolving short-term and long-term goals.
- Provide guidance on managing day-to-day finances, building lifetime assets, and protecting against unexpected events.
- Engage with the community to attract new clients, with support from the local district team and Home Office.
- Partner directly with local military organizations, units, and other supporting institutions to connect with the military community.
- Coach families to build a comprehensive financial plan that covers savings and banking, investments and wealth management, and insurance and risk management.
Requirements
- Military experience or affiliation
- Bachelor’s degree
- Proven leadership skills
Benefits
- Flexible schedule
- Paid training
- Professional development assistance
Training and Licensing Support
First Command provides a comprehensive training and licensing program designed for veterans, transitioning service members and military spouses to start and grow a successful Financial Advisor career.
- Sponsorship: First Command sponsors the pursuit of full registration and licensing as a Financial Advisor using its tools and resources to guide you through the process.
- Licensing: Structured training and test preparation to obtain the necessary securities and Life & Health licenses, with no prior licensing required.
- Role Progression: After licensing, you may transition into a paid training role with a local district office to accelerate professional development.
- Compensation: The compensation during the training period begins with an hourly wage for three months, then transitions to a salaried position with progressive incentives through the remainder of the nine-month paid training period.
Becoming an Advisor
- Upon successful completion of the paid trainee program, you can become an independent contractor Financial Advisor with First Command, running your own practice and earning based on results and value delivered.
- Compensation: No cap on earnings, with pay based on competitive commissions, residual income, bonuses, and deferred compensation.
- Professional development includes progressive leadership programs through classroom training and annual workshops.
- Independence to set your own schedule for improved work-life balance.
- Flexibility with mobile career opportunities across the United States.
Learn More About First Command
First Command has supported military families since 1958. To learn more about the organization and its career opportunities, visit https://www.firstcommand.com/careers/.
Job Types
Pay
Salary: USD 65,000 – 150,000 per year
Work Location
Abilene, TX (onsite)
