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John Auger joined First Command Financial Services as a Financial Advisor in February 2023, following a 25-year career in the United States Army, where he attained the rank of Major. John 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. John has Bachelor of Arts in History and Political Science from Washington and Jefferson College and a Juris Doctor from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law. He holds Series 7 and 66 securities licenses plus life and health insurance licenses in Texas, Florida, New Mexico, Pennsylvania and Virginia. Understanding that the biggest obstacle to financial security for most people is their own behavior, John 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. John 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, John is a member of the Military Order of the Purple Heart. In his free time, John enjoys spending time with family, traveling, and watching movies. 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.”

Jason Faras joined First Command Financial Services as a Financial Advisor in February 2023, following a 23-year career in the United States Army, where he attained the rank of First Sergeant. Jason 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 Excelsior College with an Associate’s degree in Administrative/Management Studies, Jason holds Series 7 and Series 66 securities licenses plus life and health insurance licenses in New Mexico, Texas, and Wisconsin. Understanding that the biggest obstacle to financial security for most people is their own behavior, Jason 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. Jason 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, Jason is a member of Las Cruces Special Forces Association. In his free time, Jason enjoys football, golf, and listening to music. 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.”

Mekale Knight-Victor joined First Command Financial Services as a Financial Advisor in March 2024, following a 5-year career in the United States Army, where he attained the rank of Captain. Mekale 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 the United States Military Academy at West Point with a Bachelor’s degree in Law and Legal Studies, Mekale holds Series 6, 63, and 65 securities licenses plus life and health insurance licenses in Texas, Arizona and Georgia. Understanding that the biggest obstacle to financial security for most people is their own behavior, Mekale 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. Mekale 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, Mekale enjoys hiking, reading, and watching movies. 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.”