First Command Financial Advisor - Nate Quinlan

Chris Vause joined First Command Financial Services as a Financial Advisor in November 2016, following a 14-year career in the United States Army. He is still serving in the Army National Guard, where he is currently ranked as Major. Chris 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 Old Dominion University with a Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science, Chris holds Series 7 and 66 securities licenses plus life and health insurance licenses in TX, VA, GA, and HI. Understanding that the biggest obstacle to financial security for most people is their own behavior, Chris 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. Chris 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, Chris enjoys spending time with friends, spending time with family, 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.”

Marcus Zapata joined First Command Financial Services as a Financial Advisor in January 2017. He previously worked for 1 years as Tax Professional at H&R Block. A graduate of Texas A&M with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marcus holds Series 7 and 66 securities licenses plus life and health insurance licenses in TX. Marcus 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, Marcus is a volunteer for USO. 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.”

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