First Command District Advisor - Philip Leopold, CFP®

Benjamin Lievestro joined First Command Financial Services as a Financial Advisor in March 2010. He previously worked as a Financial Advisor at a large financial services firm. Benjamin holds Series 7 and 66 securities licenses plus life and health insurance licenses in multiple states. Benjamin 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. In his free time, Benjamin enjoys chess, 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.”

Dan Tomlinson joined First Command Financial Services as a Financial Advisor in June 2012, following a 26-year career in the United States Army. There, he served as a Special Forces officer in peace and combat, culminating with service at the White House on the staff of the National Security Council. He retired with the rank of Colonel. Dan graduated from the National War College with a Master of Science degree in strategy, the University of California with a Master of Arts degree in international relations, and Siena College with a Bachelor of Science degree in finance. Dan is a Certified Financial Planner & Trade, a Retirement Income Certified Professional and a member of the Financial Services Institute. He holds Series 6, 7, 63 and 65 securities licenses plus state life and health insurance licenses. As a First Command Financial Advisor, Dan values teamwork and brings extensive financial knowledge, straight talk and trustworthy advice to every family he serves. Married to a federal employee and trained on federal benefit planning, Dan is skilled in helping federal employees integrate their benefits into a comprehensive financial plan. Active in his community, Dan is a lifetime member of the Special Forces Association and the Office of Strategic Services (OSS) Society. Dan is married with one child and enjoys hiking and spending time with his family.

Kurt Langenwalter joined First Command Financial Services as a Financial Advisor in October 2002, following a 25-year career in the United States Army. There, he attained the rank of Lieutenant Colonel and served in assignments from Alaska to Europe with notable positions that include deputy commander of an army community and deputy inspector general serving the secretary of the U.S. Army. Kurt earned a Bachelor's degree from Virginia Tech and a Master's degree in Business Administration from Brenau University. He is a Certified Financial Planner™, Chartered Financial Consultant & Retirement Management Analyst, and member of the Financial Planning Association, Financial Services Institute, Investment and Wealth Institute and the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors. He holds Series 6, 63 and 65 securities licenses plus state life, health, long-term care and property and casualty insurance licenses. Kurt advocates time-tested financial principles, including disciplined, long-term saving and investing, careful debt management, and a thoughtful insurance strategy to manage financial risk. Through a values-centered approach to financial planning and a client-first philosophy, Kurt is committed to helping his clients plan confidently for the future and to accompanying them on their financial journey. Married to a retired federal employee, and trained on federal benefit planning, Kurt enjoys helping federal employees integrate their federal benefits into a solid comprehensive financial plan. He is a member of the Annandale Chamber of Commerce, Business Networking International, and the Alexandria-Washington Masonic Lodge No. 22. Kurt enjoys volunteering for charity organizations, RVing with an Airstream Trailer, skiing, scuba diving, hiking, and spending time with his son, United States Army Major Caley Langenwalter, and his wife, Retired United States Army Colonel Corey Langenwalter.