First Command Financial Advisor-Jill Skelton

Juan Garcia joined First Command Financial Services as a Financial Advisor in January 2019, following a 28-year career in the United States Navy, where he attained the rank of Commander. Juan 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.Juan has a Bachelors degree in Microbiology from Washington State University and a Masters degree in National Security and Strategic Studies from the Naval War College. He holds Series 7, Series 63, and Series 65 securities licenses plus life and health insurance licenses in AZ and CA.Understanding that the biggest obstacle to financial security for most people is their own behavior, Juan serves as a personal financial coach to clients, continually reinforcing positive financial behaviors. He advocates time-tested financial principles, including disciplined, long-term saving and investing, careful debt management, and a thoughtful insurance strategy to manage financial risk. Juan 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, Juan is a member of Calvary Chapel of Queen Creek, Tempe Veterans Commission, Tempe Military Affairs Committee, Tempe Chamber of Commerce, and Mesa Chamber of Commerce.In his free time, Juan enjoys hiking, martial arts, 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 companys Mission of Coaching those who serve in their pursuit of financial security.

As a First Command Financial Advisor, I am committed to helping clients consistently make the smart, informed financial decisions that are essential to the pursuit of long-term financial security. I chose this profession because I believe it gives me the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of the people I work with.Experience has taught me that the biggest obstacle to financial security for most people is their own behavior. Thats why I seek to form trusting, long term relationships with clients, serving as their personal financial coach by:1.Helping them set specific and meaningful goals that are aligned with their values2.Providing them with a comprehensive, personalized plan for effectively pursuing their goals3.Encouraging and motivating them to adopt and consistently practice the productive financial behaviors necessary to successfully execute their plan4.Making strategic adjustments in their plan as their circumstances and goals evolve over timeI dont believe in shortcuts to financial security. I advocate time-tested financial principles including prudent and responsible debt management, disciplined saving and investing and a thoughtful insurance strategy for managing financial risk. And as an Investment Advisor Representative (IAR), I am held to a fiduciary standard, required in all cases to act in the clients best interests.About First CommandFirst Command was founded in 1958 by a retired Air Force officer intent on improving the financial well-being of service members and their families. Today, more than 500 First Command Financial Advisors across the country and abroad are committed to fulfilling the companys Mission of Coaching those who serve in their pursuit of financial security.

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