First Command Financial Advisor - Dionna Cole

Steve Vergara joined First Command Financial Services as a Financial Advisor in October 2008. Previously, he served as a banking center manager at Bank of America. A graduate of Robert Morris College with a bachelor's degree in business administration and an associate's degree in computerized business systems, Steve holds Series 6, 63 and 65 securities licenses plus state life, health and variable annuity insurance licenses. Steve 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, Steve is committed to helping his clients plan confidently for the future and to accompanying them on their financial journey. Married with two children, Steve enjoys spending time with his family and watching his favorite teams, the Chicago Cubs, Chicago Bears and Chicago Bulls.

Christopher Wilson joined First Command Financial Services as a Financial Advisor in April 2015, following a 25-year career in the United States Air Force, where he attained the rank of Lt Col. Christopher understands the challenges and opportunities associated with life in the military and is committed to helping service members and their families get their financial lives squared away. Christopher has a Bachelor’s degree in International Relations from the United States Air Force Academy and a Master’s degree in Business Administration from Oklahoma City University. He holds Series 7 and 66 securities licenses plus life and health insurance licenses in Florida. Understanding that the biggest obstacle to financial security for most people is their own behavior, Christopher serves as a personal financial coach to clients, continually reinforcing positive financial behaviors. 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. Christopher will work with you to establish specific, meaningful goals that are consistent with your values and then develop a personalized financial plan to guide your pursuit of those goals. In his free time, Christopher enjoys spending time with family and traveling. First Command Financial Services was founded in 1958 by a retired Air Force officer for the specific purpose of improving the financial well-being of military professionals and their families. Today, more than 500 First Command Financial Advisors across the country and abroad, many of whom also served, are committed to the company’s Mission of “Coaching those who serve in their pursuit of financial security.”

Frank Painter joined First Command Financial Services as a Financial Advisor in February 2002. A graduate of Auburn University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business, Frank holds Series 6 and 65 securities licenses plus Florida life, health and variable-product insurance licenses. Understanding that the single most powerful contributor to financial well-being is behavior, Frank works closely with each client to develop a unique financial plan that reflects their values, addresses their priorities and supports their goals. Each plan includes recommendations for specific financial products and services to support those goals. And through ongoing planning to address changes in one's financial and personal circumstances, Frank is ready to assist clients as they pursue their goals through a lifetime financial journey. Together, Frank and his team work as a beacon calling individuals and families to discover their potential. Frank is married and has one child.