Associate Financial Advisor
First Command Financial Services
Location: Panama City, FL
About the Role
We’re looking for an Associate Financial Advisor to join our team and grow into a full advisory role. This position is ideal for someone who is motivated to learn, build relationships, and develop their own book of business while being mentored by a senior CFP®.
What You’ll Do
- Support the senior advisor in client meetings, plan preparation, and follow-up
- Begin seeing and servicing your own clients, with guidance and oversight
- Build and manage a personal book of business over time
- Assist with data gathering, financial plan updates, and account servicing
- Learn and apply First Command’s financial planning and coaching process
- Develop new client relationships through referrals, outreach, and community engagement
- Earn bonuses and commissions for bringing in new business and deepening client relationships
- Maintain accurate client records and ensure compliance standards are met
- Progressively take ownership of client conversations and recommendations.
Who This Is For
This role is a great fit if you:
- Want to build a long-term career as a financial advisor
- Are motivated by both a base salary through service as well as performance-based compensation
- Enjoy building relationships and earning trust
- Are coachable, driven, and comfortable with goals and accountability
- Want ownership over your growth and income potential
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree desired (finance, business, economics, or related field preferred)
- Desire to build a personal book of business
- Ability to obtain required licenses (Series 7, Series 66, Life & Health, etc.)
- Strong communication, organization, and follow-through
- High integrity and a client-first mindset
Prior financial services experience is a plus, but not required—we will train the right person.
Compensation & Growth
- Base compensation
- Bonuses and commissions tied to new client acquisition, sales and assets under management
- Clear progression toward a full Financial Advisor role
- Increasing income potential as your book of business grows
What We Offer
- Structured training and mentorship under a CFP®
- Early exposure to client relationships and ownership
- Licensing and professional development support
- A values-driven, relationship-focused culture
- Long-term career growth with income upside
- Flexible schedule
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $50,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Financial planning services
- Flexible schedule
- Paid training
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
Work Location: In person