First Command Financial Advisor - Chuck Stratton

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

Nick Putnam joined First Command Financial Services as a Financial Advisor in May 2007. He is excited about the opportunity to help people make the smart financial decisions that are essential to long-term financial security. A graduate of North Carolina State University with a Bachelor's degree in Financial Management, Nick holds Series 6, 63 & 65 securities licenses plus life and health insurance licenses in NC Life & Health, P&C and LTC & Med Supp. Understanding that the biggest obstacle to financial security for most people is their own behavior, Nick 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. Nick 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, Nick is a volunteer for North Carolina Food Bank Triangle YMCA Association. In his free time, Nick enjoys painting, gardening, and weightlifting. 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.

Ashley Crane joined First Command Financial Services as a Financial Advisor in June 2009. She previously worked for 7 years in the financial industry at Truliant FCU and The NC Rural Economic Development Center. A graduate of North Carolina State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Ashley holds Series 6, 63 and 65 securities licenses plus life and health insurance licenses in NC, SC, VA and PA. Understanding that the biggest obstacle to financial security for most people is their own behavior, Ashley serves as a personal financial coach to clients, continually reinforcing positive financial behaviors. She advocates time-tested financial principles, including disciplined, long-term saving and investing, careful debt management, and a thoughtful insurance strategy to manage financial risk. Ashley 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 her community, Ashley is a member of Amelia Christian Church in Clayton, NC. In her free time, Ashley enjoys gardening, spending time with family and traveling. 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.”