Christine E. Goates

FIRST COMMAND ADVISORY SERVICES

Abilene, TX

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CRD#: 2645566

Professional summary

Christine E Goates, who also goes by Christine E Petro, Christine E Spaulding, is a registered financial advisor currently at FIRST COMMAND ADVISORY SERVICES located in Abilene, Texas and FIRST COMMAND BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC. located in Abilene, Texas.

Christine is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2001. Christine has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 24, Series 10 and Series 9 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Christine E Petro | Christine E Spaulding

Other business activities

Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.

Name of the other business: Petro's Harvest LLC ; Whether the business is investment-related: Yes ; Address of the other business: 4200 S. Hulen Street Suite 513 Fort Worth, TX 76109 ; Nature of the other business: Owner/Sole/Partner ; Your position, title, or relationship with the other business: Sole Member ; The start date of your relationship: 8/2/2021 ; The approximate number of hours/month you devote to the other business: 1 to 5 ; The number of hours you devote to the other business during securities trading hours: None ; Briefly describe your duties relating to the other business: Set up LLC as independent contractor for First Command to run business revenue and expenses through

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

December 15, 2015 - Present

FIRST COMMAND ADVISORY SERVICES

Office #3: 749 Gateway Street, Suite B-203, Abilene, TX 79602

RIA

CRD#: 281958

Abilene, TX

Current

March 8, 2013 - Present

FIRST COMMAND BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

Office #1: 749 Gateway Street, Suite B-203, Abilene, TX 79602

CRD#: 3641

Abilene, TX

Past

March 8, 2013 - December 15, 2015

FIRST COMMAND BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 3641

FORT WORTH, TX

Past

October 24, 2012 - February 19, 2013

SMH CAPITAL ADVISORS LLC

RIA

CRD#: 108344

FORT WORTH, TX

Past

October 24, 2012 - February 19, 2013

SANDERS MORRIS LLC

CRD#: 20580

FORT WORTH, TX

Past

February 27, 2012 - October 30, 2012

FIRST COMMAND BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 3641

FORT WORTH, TX

Past

February 27, 2012 - October 30, 2012

FIRST COMMAND BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 3641

FORT WORTH, TX

Past

August 4, 2008 - December 2, 2011

RBC CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 31194

FORT WORTH, TX

Past

August 4, 2008 - December 2, 2011

RBC CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC

CRD#: 31194

FORT WORTH, TX

Past

June 8, 2006 - July 31, 2008

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

RIA

CRD#: 7059

FT. WORTH, TX

Past

July 3, 2001 - July 31, 2008

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

CRD#: 7059

FT. WORTH, TX

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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FIRST COMMAND ADVISORY SERVICES

CRD#: 281958 / SEC#: 801-56942

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/28/2005 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

IAR

means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.

indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

Alabama
(11/13/2025)

Arizona
(1/2/2018)

Arkansas
(1/2/2018)

California
(1/2/2018)

Colorado
(1/2/2018)

Delaware
(9/7/2022)

District of Columbia
(8/28/2024)

Florida
(1/2/2018)

Georgia
(1/2/2018)

Hawaii
(9/16/2025)

Idaho
(1/2/2018)

Illinois
(1/2/2018)

Indiana
(1/2/2018)

Kansas
(1/2/2018)

Louisiana
(1/2/2018)

Maryland
(1/2/2018)

Massachusetts
(9/23/2025)

Michigan
(9/7/2022)

Minnesota
(9/23/2025)

Missouri
(1/2/2018)

Montana
(9/23/2025)

Nevada
(9/23/2025)

New Hampshire
(1/2/2018)

New Jersey
(1/2/2018)

New Mexico
(1/2/2018)

New York
(9/23/2025)

North Carolina
(1/2/2018)

Ohio
(1/3/2018)

Oklahoma
(1/2/2018)

Oregon
(1/2/2018)

Pennsylvania
(1/2/2018)

Rhode Island
(9/23/2025)

South Carolina
(1/2/2018)

Tennessee
(1/2/2018)

Texas
(3/8/2013)

IAR

Texas
(12/15/2015)

Utah
(1/23/2025)

Virginia
(1/2/2018)

Washington
(11/13/2025)

Wisconsin
(9/7/2022)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state. Note: This rule does not apply to broker-dealer activity.

Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 5/23/2006

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 7/5/2001

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 7/2/2001

General Securities Representative Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 24

Date: 9/7/2014

General Securities Principal Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 10

Date: 1/24/2005

General Securities Sales Supervisor - General Module Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 9

Date: 1/14/2005

General Securities Sales Supervisor - Options Module Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

FIRST COMMAND ADVISORY SERVICES

CRD#: 281958 / SEC#: 801-56942

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/28/2005 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

1 Firstcomm Plaza, Fort Worth, TX 76109

Mailing Address

Po Box 2387, Fort Worth, TX 76113-2387

Phone number

(817) 731-8621

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

1,787

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

WRAP PROGRAM BROCHURE (10/30/2024)

DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES (10/30/2024)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	110,166
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 22,090,760,499

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Christine E. Goates

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Christine E Goates's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

FIRST COMMAND BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

FIRST COMMAND BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

SMH CAPITAL ADVISORS LLC

SANDERS MORRIS LLC

FIRST COMMAND BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

FIRST COMMAND BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

RBC CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC

RBC CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

FIRST COMMAND ADVISORY SERVICES

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 5/23/2006

Series 63

Date: 7/5/2001

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 7/2/2001

Series 24

Date: 9/7/2014

Series 10

Date: 1/24/2005

Series 9

Date: 1/14/2005

FINRA

Current Firm

FIRST COMMAND ADVISORY SERVICES

Contact information

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

Company Information

FIRST COMMAND ADVISORY SERVICES

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