First Command Financial Advisor - Thomas Benavides

"I can’t recommend Thomas enough. He handles my retirement funds, my investments, and any financial planning I do. He is able to take your goals and lay out exactly how to get there. His energy is awesome, and I always look forward to our meetings. I follow his recommendations, and I make money. It’s that simple. Thomas is a veteran so he understands our lives and genuinely wants us to be financially set for the future. This guy is truly making differences In peoples lives, and if you set up a meeting with him, you will only be asking yourself, why you didn’t do it sooner. Thanks for all you do man!"

"Thomas is an amazing financial advisor! His experience in the military has helped him understand my family and how our financial situation is going to change and what benefits will be available to us. Tom is knowledgeable and clearly has done his research. He takes his time to explain things to you in a way that is easy to understand and give you the confidence to take action. I highly recommend Tom as a military financial advisor. His expertise, passion and dedication to his clients makes him an invaluable resource to any and all who want to do more with their finances and get things started."

"Tom has been my advisor for a good while now. When I transitioned out the Army he was there to guide me (he was even able to break it down barney style, where even I could understand the plan moving forward). I would trust no one else with my finances besides him. I HIGHLY recommend working with him!"

"Tom was such a blessing to me and my family. I recently transitioned out of the Army and he was helpful and knowledgeable in both of my experiences. He made sure to help my family decide what options worked best for us and also kept us up to date on what we needed to accomplish by setting manageable goals. He always went above and beyond as a financial advisor, working around my schedule to help us and also setting up meetings to explain the paperwork if we had questions. He’s an amazing worker and determined to help you anyway he can."

"Tom is an excellent financial advisor who is extremely knowledgeable in finance. He has a unique way of tailoring his advice to meet your specific needs and always has your best interests in mind. His fun and creative teaching methods make learning about money enjoyable and easy to understand. After working with Tom, I feel much more confident in my financial future. In addition to being an excellent financial advisor, Tom's experience as an Infantry officer makes him particularly relatable to soldiers. He understands how army pay and money works, and can help you navigate the unique financial challenges that come with serving in the military. His ability to relate to soldiers and their families makes him an invaluable resource for anyone in the military community. If you're looking for a financial advisor who truly understands your needs, Tom is the one to call."