FORT WORTH, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–First Command Financial Services, Inc. is proud to serve as a Gold Level
sponsor for the 2019 Armed Forces Insurance Military Spouse of the Year®
Award, continuing its long history of supporting the wives and husbands
of career service members.
The annual award, which was established by Military Spouse
magazine in 2008, has honored hundreds of military spouses for their
advocacy and support within the military community. This year’s honorees
include Kristie Rigdon, a First Command Financial Advisor and the 2019
base winner representing Fort Richardson. She will be among the many
spouses, community leaders and military friendly employers who will be
attending or recognized at the Town Hall on May 8 and awards ceremony on
May 9 in Washington, D.C.
“First Command is honored to support this award in partnership with
Armed Forces Insurance, which also serves as the property
and casualty insurance provider for our clients,” said Scott Spiker,
chairman/CEO of First Command. “Our commitment to military spouses is
underscored by the recognition that these women and men are the key
financial decision makers for their families and face unique challenges
in finding and maintaining meaningful employment because of frequent
moves. The Military Spouse of the Year® Award offers
yet another opportunity to support the causes that matter to our
Nation’s military families.”
As part of its sponsorship activities, First Command will also be
recognizing military spouse entrepreneurs. The company will be
presenting the 2019 military branch winners with gifts it purchased from
several spouse-owned businesses.
The First Command Advisors and support teams in our local offices have
been hosting military spouse appreciation events where they recognize
nominees and base winners. Several of this year’s nominees are First
Command Advisors. They include Kellie Jones Kuhar for MacDill AFB, Dina
Becker for Camp Lejeune, Olivia Inglett for the Virginia National Guard,
Heather McKinstry for NAS Oceana, and Monica McKenna for the Fifth Coast
Guard District.
About Armed Forces Insurance
Armed
Forces Insurance (AFI) is the insurance company of choice for
current and retired members of the uniformed services, their children,
and Department of Defense civilians. Founded in 1887 by military leaders
with a single mission: to protect the property of those who protect our
nation, providing premium quality, competitively priced property and
casualty insurance to military professionals throughout the Armed
Forces. We know our members have unique circumstances and insurance
needs, and we offer a level of personalized service that is unequaled in
the industry-because OUR MISSION IS YOU ® – and your peace of mind. The
company also furthers our strong commitment to give back to military and
local communities through important programs and sponsorships including
the Great American Patriot Award presented at the Armed Forces Bowl, the
Armed Forces Insurance Military Spouse of the Year® Award, the
Vetrepreneur® of the Year Award, and the Military Warriors Support
Foundation. In early 2015, AFI established the Armed Forces Insurance
Foundation to assist in educating the military community on a wide array
of key personal financial topics to help them succeed. For more
information, visit the website at
www.afi.org or
call 1-800-495-8234, and follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and
Instagram.
They can also learn more about the MSOY program at https://msoy.afi.org/.
About First Command
First Command Financial Services and its subsidiaries, including First
Command Financial Planning and First Command Bank, coach our Nation’s
military families in their pursuit of financial security. Since 1958,
First Command Financial Advisors have been shaping positive financial
behaviors through face-to-face coaching with hundreds of thousands of
client families.
First Command Financial Services, Inc., is the parent of First
Command Financial Planning, Inc. (Member SIPC,
FINRA),
First Command Advisory Services, Inc., First Command Insurance Services,
Inc. and First Command Bank. Financial planning services and investment
products, including securities, are offered by First Command Financial
Planning, Inc. , a broker-dealer. Financial planning and investment
advisory services are offered by First Command Advisory Services, Inc.,
an investment adviser. Insurance products and services are offered
by First Command Insurance Services, Inc., in all states except Montana,
where as required by law, insurance products and services are offered by
First Command Financial Services, Inc. (a separate Montana domestic
corporation). Banking products and services are offered by First Command
Bank. In certain states, as required by law, First Command Insurance
Services, Inc. does business as a separate domestic corporation.
Securities products are not FDIC insured, have no bank guarantee and may
lose value. A financial plan, by itself, cannot assure that retirement
or other financial goals will be met. First Command Financial Services,
Inc. and its related entities are not affiliated with, authorized to
sell or represent on behalf of or otherwise endorsed by any federal
employee benefits programs referenced, by the U.S. government, or the
U.S. armed forces.
Contacts
Mark Leach
Media Relations
817-569-2419
[email protected]
