First Command Named a Military Times Best for Vets Employer

First Command Financial Services, Inc. announced today that it has been named a 2019 Best for Vets Employer by Military Times.

The annual rankings are the result of a meticulous, months-long process. Military Times invites companies to fill out its survey, tests to ensure the accuracy of responses and carefully evaluates survey data. The standards are objective, rigorous, and editorially independent. As a result, transitioning service members recognize them as a trusted source of veteran job rankings and have come to rely on Best for Vets Employers to aid their transition to civilian life.

“We are honored to be recognized by Military Times for our commitment to recruit veterans and military spouses,” said Scott Spiker, chairman/CEO of First Command. “Our military-focused hiring strategy dates to the company’s founding more than 60 years ago. We’re always looking for self-motivated, mission-driven people who have lived the military lifestyle. Veterans and military spouses naturally understand the short- and long-term financial needs of those who serve. They are uniquely suited to provide face-to-face financial coaching to our clients in their pursuit of financial security.”

First Command boasts roughly 500 financial advisors, with four out of five coming from the ranks of veterans and military spouses. They serve in more than 170 offices worldwide. Most of these offices are located near major military installations.

“The companies on the Military Times Best for Vets list earned their rankings through determined efforts to recruit and support service members, veterans and military families,” said George Altman, the Military Times editor in charge of the rankings. “These efforts deserve recognition from the country and should get the attention of veterans looking for a new career.”

About First Command

First Command Financial Services and its subsidiaries, including First Command Financial Planning and First Command Bank, coach our Nation’s military families in their pursuit of financial security. Since 1958, First Command Financial Advisors have been shaping positive financial behaviors through face-to-face coaching with hundreds of thousands of client families.

First Command Financial Services, Inc., is the parent of First Command Financial Planning, Inc. (Member SIPC, FINRA), First Command Advisory Services, Inc., First Command Insurance Services, Inc. and First Command Bank. Financial planning services and investment products, including securities, are offered by First Command Financial Planning, Inc., a broker-dealer. Financial planning and investment advisory services are offered by First Command Advisory Services, Inc., an investment adviser. Insurance products and services are offered by First Command Insurance Services, Inc., in all states except Montana, where as required by law, insurance products and services are offered by First Command Financial Services, Inc. (a separate Montana domestic corporation). Banking products and services are offered by First Command Bank. In certain states, as required by law, First Command Insurance Services, Inc. does business as a separate domestic corporation. Securities products are not FDIC insured, have no bank guarantee and may lose value. A financial plan, by itself, cannot assure that retirement or other financial goals will be met. First Command Financial Services, Inc. and its related entities are not affiliated with, authorized to sell or represent on behalf of or otherwise endorsed by any federal employee benefits programs referenced, by the U.S. government, or the U.S. armed forces.

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