Jerad Houser is a financial advisor at First Command Advisory Services with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has been with First Command in various capacities since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, Houser was the owner of Houser Woodworking for 17 years and currently manages Southern Gumption Financial LLC. First Command Advisory Services is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate, and charitable clients, with a particular focus on active-duty service members and their families. The firm provides financial planning and multiple wrap-fee asset management programs, delivering investment management through a centralized team that selects and monitors model portfolios and approved third-party managers.

Jesse Nunez is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing nine years of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at The Vanguard Group, TD Ameritrade, and a four-year tenure in the United States Marine Corps. He also operates an independent business, Jesse Has No Money Ltd Co. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and participants, as well as to Empower Premier IRA and retail brokerage clients. The firm’s integrated service model emphasizes long-term portfolio management and operates within plan lineups selected by plan sponsors.

Kadri Lindemann is a CFP® and ChFC® with eight years of industry experience, currently serving at First Command Advisory Services in Fort Worth, TX. She has held multiple roles within the First Command family of companies since 2018 and was previously employed at Moody AFB Non-Appropriated Funds. Outside of her advisory work, Lindemann is an owner of KLRD Cactus & Coast, LLC, a non-investment business formed for occasional home rental liability coverage. First Command Advisory Services, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate, and charitable clients, with a particular focus on active-duty service members and their families. The firm offers financial planning and various wrap-fee asset management programs utilizing model portfolios and third-party managers approved by a centralized Investment Management Team.

Quiana Davis is a financial advisor with First Command Advisory Services in Fort Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and seven years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Edward Jones, Robinhood Financial, TD Ameritrade, and Scottrade. Outside of advising, she works as a delivery driver for Uber Eats and DoorDash. First Command Advisory Services is an SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, corporate, and charitable clients, with a focus on active-duty service members and their families. The firm offers financial planning and multiple wrap-fee asset management programs, employing a centralized investment management approach with discretionary authority granted by clients.

Michelle Dees is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services in Fort Worth, TX, holding the Series 66 designation and bringing 14 years of industry experience. She has worked at Truist Advisory Services since 2021, following roles at BB&T Securities and Merrill. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, utilizing a combination of discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting supported by third-party platforms and AI-enabled research tools.

Brian Kaye is a CFP® and Series 63-registered advisor with Hightower Advisors in Fort Worth, TX, with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Hightower Advisors and Hightower Securities in 2026, he worked at Intrua Financial and LPL. He completed his studies at Texas Christian University and Houston Community College. Hightower provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm’s advisory approach emphasizes multi-manager solutions, manager selection, and incorporates both affiliated and third-party managers across various investment vehicles.

Douglas Giddings is a financial advisor with First Command Advisory Services in Fort Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes eight years at Merrill and he has been with First Command Financial Services since 2019. Outside of his advisory role, he is also a musician and freelance videographer, owning businesses that provide music for events and video production services. First Command Advisory Services is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate, and charitable clients, with a focus on active-duty service members and their families. The firm offers financial planning and multiple wrap-fee asset management programs, with investment management delivered through a centralized team that selects model portfolios and third-party managers from prescreened lists.

Andrew Hamsher is a financial advisor with First Command Advisory Services in Fort Worth, TX. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 23 years of industry experience. Prior to joining First Command, he worked for LPL Financial for 12 years. First Command Advisory Services is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate, and charitable clients, with a focus on active-duty service members and their families. The firm offers financial planning and multiple wrap-fee asset management programs, employing a centralized Investment Management Team to design and manage model portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, and third-party managers.

Holden Kerns is a financial advisor with First Command Advisory Services in Fort Worth, TX. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Balfour Beatty and Harley Davidson dealerships. First Command Advisory Services is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate, and charitable clients, with a focus on active-duty service members and their families. The firm offers financial planning and multiple wrap-fee asset management programs, utilizing a centralized Investment Management Team to design and manage model portfolios.

Eric Bartel is a financial advisor with Kestra Advisory Services LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 20 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Kestra in 2022, he spent 15 years at World Choice Securities, Inc. Bartel is also involved with Financial Coaching LLC, providing investment advisory services and personal line insurance sales. Kestra Advisory Services offers investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse client base including plan sponsors, institutional, and individual investors. The firm provides fiduciary services, plan-level investment advice, and access to multiple management platforms, serving notable clients such as sovereign wealth funds and large institutional investors.

Brady Hackfeld is a financial advisor with First Command Advisory Services in Fort Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 17 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Fidelity and Merrill before joining First Command Advisory Services in 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Director and Treasurer on the board of Town Church, overseeing legal compliance and financial stewardship. First Command Advisory Services is an SEC-registered firm that serves individuals, corporate, and charitable clients, with a particular focus on active-duty service members and their families. The firm provides financial planning and multiple wrap-fee asset management programs managed through a centralized Investment Management Team and Wealth Portfolio Managers.

Blace Albert is a financial advisor with First Command Advisory Services in Fort Worth, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. He previously served two separate terms in the U.S. Army before beginning his career at First Command in 2020. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the boards of the Rotary Club of Fleming Island and Operation New Uniform, a nonprofit focused on assisting veterans transition to civilian careers. First Command Advisory Services is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate, and charitable clients, with a longstanding focus on active-duty service members and their families. The firm offers financial planning and multiple wrap-fee asset management programs managed centrally by an Investment Management Team and Wealth Portfolio Managers.

Jamie Bartels Giddings is a financial advisor with First Command Advisory Services in Fort Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 18 years of industry experience. She has worked at First Command and its affiliated entities since 2008. She is also the owner of Island in the Sun, Inc., a business established to operate First Command activities. First Command Advisory Services is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate, and charitable clients, with a focus on active-duty service members and their families. The firm offers financial planning and multiple wrap-fee asset management programs, utilizing a centralized Investment Management Team to design and monitor model portfolios and third-party managers.

Patrick Marshall is a financial advisor with First Command Advisory Services in Fort Worth, TX. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has five years of industry experience, all with First Command entities. Prior to his financial services career, he served 26 years in the U.S. Marine Corps. First Command Advisory Services is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate, and charitable clients, with a focus on active-duty service members and their families. The firm offers financial planning and multiple wrap-fee asset management programs, utilizing a centralized Investment Management Team to manage model portfolios and third-party managers across various strategies.

Mark Anthony Claudio is a financial advisor at First Command Advisory Services with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously served 23 years in the United States Army. First Command Advisory Services is an SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, corporate, and charitable clients, with a particular focus on active-duty service members and their families. The firm offers financial planning and multiple wrap-fee asset management programs managed by a centralized Investment Management Team and Wealth Portfolio Managers.

Raymond Reed Pouncy is a financial advisor with GWN Securities Inc. in Mansfield, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and five years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Kass INC., TD Ameritrade, Exceptional Home Healthcare, and Crowley ISD. Outside of advising, he is a partner in several LLCs, including SPARK PROJECTS LLC and CLASSY VENTURE LLC. GWN Securities provides investment advisory and related services to individual and corporate clients through various managed account programs and financial planning. The firm uses a combination of affiliated and unaffiliated sub-advisers and model-based allocations, employing both traditional and market-timing strategies in their portfolios.

Esteban Velez Rios is a financial advisor with First Command Advisory Services in Fort Worth, TX. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining First Command, his background includes roles at Ernst & Young and the United States Department of Agriculture. First Command Advisory Services is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate, and charitable clients, with a focus on active-duty service members and their families. The firm offers financial planning and various wrap-fee asset management programs managed by a centralized Investment Management Team using model portfolios and third-party managers.

William Haynes is a financial advisor with First Command Advisory Services in Fort Worth, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. He has been with First Command since 2010. First Command Advisory Services, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate, and charitable clients, with a focus on active-duty service members and their families. The firm offers financial planning and multiple wrap-fee asset management programs, utilizing a centralized Investment Management Team to design and manage model portfolios and third-party manager selections.

Kori Bean is a financial advisor with First Command Advisory Services in Fort Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 14 years of industry experience. She has been with First Command since 2008. Outside of her advisory role, she is the sole proprietor of a business creating yoga- and mindfulness-related products and game accessories sold on Amazon. First Command Advisory Services is an SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, corporate, and charitable clients, with a focus on active-duty service members and their families. The firm provides financial planning and multiple wrap-fee asset management programs, using a centralized Investment Management Team to design and monitor model portfolios and third-party manager selections.

Harvey Pullen is a financial advisor with First Command Advisory Services in Fort Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He has been with First Command entities continuously since 1990, joining First Command Advisory Services in 2015. First Command Advisory Services is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate, and charitable clients, with a particular focus on active-duty service members and their families. The firm offers financial planning and multiple wrap-fee asset management programs, utilizing a centralized Investment Management Team and Wealth Portfolio Managers to design and manage model portfolios from preapproved third-party managers.