The Elephant in the Room: Sharing the Secrets for Pursuing Real Financial Success

ABOUT THE COMPANY

First Command's history of serving the financial planning needs of American families began in 1958, when United States Air Force Lt. Col. Carroll H. Payne established the company's original mission of providing professional military families with financial planning and implementation services. With the dream of helping these families effectively plan for their financial futures—despite the dangers and deployments they faced continually—he laid the groundwork for the company that would be defined by its proud heritage, its culture of family, and its passion for serving those who serve America.

Fifty years later, Carroll Payne's dream lives on as First Command Financial Services, a registered investment advisory firm built by and for our Financial Advisors, our employees and our clients—now nearly 300,000 strong. While First Command maintains its focus on providing financial planning solutions for military professionals and their families, the company has extended its 50 years of experience to all middle-income Americans who value the guidance of a financial planning professional and the confidence gained through the creation and implementation of a sound financial plan.

Today, First Command Financial Advisors and employee owners look forward to the next 50 years of service to America as, together, they steward the company's cause of inspiring security, abundance, and fulfillment in the lives of all those they touch. For more information, visit www.firstcommand.com ...