First Command Financial Advisor - Grant Gotschall

Fred Shirley joined First Command Financial Services as a Financial Advisor in May 2001, following a 22-year career in the United States USAF, where he attained the rank of MSgt/First Sergeant. Fred 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. A graduate of Community College of the Air Force with an Associate’s degree in Business Management, Fred holds Series 6, 63, 65, and 26 securities licenses plus life and health insurance licenses in AZ, TX, FL, OH, IA, and NE. Understanding that the biggest obstacle to financial security for most people is their own behavior, Fred 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. Fred 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. Active in his community, Fred is a member of Rotary Club of Sierra Vista, Vice President local Air Force Association, and on the Board of Directors for Better Bucks of Sierra Vista. In his free time, Fred enjoys golf, hiking, and working on cars. 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.”

Nathan Rachwitz joined First Command Financial Services as a Financial Advisor in December 2009. He previously worked for 7 years as National Account Manager at Lincoln Financial Group. A graduate of Hastings College with a Bachelor’s degree in Communications & Music, Nathan holds Series 6, 63 and 65 securities licenses plus life and health insurance licenses in Nebraska, Iowa, Missouri and Minnesota. Understanding that the biggest obstacle to financial security for most people is their own behavior, Nathan serves as a personal financial coach to clients, continually reinforcing positive financial behaviors. His thorough knowledge of military pay and benefits enables him to advise clients on how to navigate the Blended Retirement System, properly allocate their contributions to the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) and take full advantage of other benefits. Nathan 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, Nathan enjoys reading, spending time with family, and watching movies. Active in his community, Nathan is currently Choir Director of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Bellevue. 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.”

Kevin Schmidt joined First Command Financial Services as a Financial Advisor in September 2017, following a 24-year career in the United States Navy, where he attained the rank of Commander. Kevin 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. Kevin has a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from the United States Naval Academy and a Master's degree in Operations Research from the Naval Post Graduate School. He holds Series 7 and 66 securities licenses plus life and health insurance licenses in NE, IA, SD and MN. Understanding that the biggest obstacle to financial security for most people is their own behavior, Kevin serves as a personal financial coach to clients, continually reinforcing positive financial behaviors. His thorough knowledge of military pay and benefits enables him to advise clients on how to navigate the Blended Retirement System, properly allocate their contributions to the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) and take full advantage of other benefits. Kevin 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. Active in his community, Kevin is a member of Knights of Columbus and a youth and high school soccer referee. In his free time, Kevin enjoys reading and golf. 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.