First Command Financial Advisor - John Hess, CFP®

Blace Albert joined First Command Financial Services as a Financial Advisor in November 2020, following a 30-year career in the United States Army, where he attained the rank of Colonel. Blace 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. Blace has a Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering from the United States Military Academy and a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology, a Master's in Engineering Management from Missouri S&T, and a Master's in Strategic Studies from the U.S. Army War College. He holds Series 7 and Series 66 securities licenses plus life and health insurance licenses in Florida. Blace 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 he serves. Active in his community, Blace is a member of church and the VFW. In his free time, Blace enjoys running, spending time with family, and traveling.

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”.

First Command's Financial Advisors in Orange Park, FL are committed to serving our Nation's military families in their pursuit of financial security. Keeping you financially squared away wherever life takes you.