First Command Financial Advisor - David Mainster

Art Porcelli joined First Command Financial Services as a Financial Advisor in February 2003, following a 30-year career in the United States Navy. There, he attained the rank of commander and served as a naval aviator on the SH-2F and SH-60B military helicopters. In 1987, Art saved his crew and aircraft when the SH-60B helicopter he was flying crashed due to mechanical failure. Art earned a bachelor's degree from the United States Naval Academy and master's degrees from both the Naval War College and Salve Regina University. He holds Series 6, 63 and 65 securities licenses plus life, health and variable annuity insurance licenses in Florida, Georgia and Kentucky. He is a member of the Financial Planning Association. Art is a disciple of sound financial management and the practice of paying yourself first in the pursuit of financial independence. He advocates time-tested financial principles, including disciplined, long-term saving and investing, careful debt management, and a thoughtful insurance strategy to manage financial risk. Through a values-centered approach to financial planning and a client-first philosophy, Art is committed to helping his clients plan confidently for the future and to accompanying them on their financial journey. Art is a member of the Mayport Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America, National Military Officers Association of America and the United States Naval Academy Alumni Association. He has three children and two grandchildren and is active in the local Boy Scouts.

As a First Command Financial Advisor, I am committed to helping clients consistently make the smart, informed financial decisions that are essential to the pursuit of long-term financial security. I chose this profession because I believe it gives me the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of the people I work with. Experience has taught me that the biggest obstacle to financial security for most people is their own behavior. That’s why I seek to form trusting, long term relationships with clients, serving as their personal financial coach by: 1. Helping them set specific and meaningful goals that are aligned with their values 2. Providing them with a comprehensive, personalized plan for effectively pursuing their goals 3. Encouraging and motivating them to adopt and consistently practice the productive financial behaviors necessary to successfully execute their plan 4. Making strategic adjustments in their plan as their circumstances and goals evolve over time I don’t believe in shortcuts to financial security. I advocate time-tested financial principles including prudent and responsible debt management, disciplined saving and investing and a thoughtful insurance strategy for managing financial risk. And as an Investment Advisor Representative (IAR), I am held to a fiduciary standard, required in all cases to act in the clients’ best interests. About First Command First Command was founded in 1958 by a retired Air Force officer intent on improving the financial well-being of service members and their families. Today, more than 500 First Command Financial Advisors across the country and abroad are committed to fulfilling the company’s Mission of “Coaching those who serve in their pursuit of financial security”.

Chelsae Carmickle joined First Command Financial Services as a Financial Advisor in July 2024. She is excited about the opportunity to help people make the smart financial decisions that are essential to long-term financial security. Chelsae holds Series series 6,63 and 65 securities licenses plus life and health insurance licenses in FL, GA, UT. Chelsae is committed to coaching clients to pursue their financial goals and lifetime dreams by bringing sound financial knowledge and trustworthy advice to a lasting relationship with each individual and family she serves. In her free time, Chelsae enjoys rock climbing, swimming, and weightlifting. Active in her community, Chelsae is a volunteer for Travis Manion Foundation and creator of The Jax Turtle Club. First Command offers a comprehensive set of financial planning products and services, including banking, investments, insurance and retirement planning. More than 500 First Command Financial Advisors across the country and abroad are committed to the company’s Mission of “Coaching those who serve in their pursuit of financial security.”