David L. Hardy

FIRST COMMAND ADVISORY SERVICES

Jacksonville, NC 28546

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CRD#: 4458464

Professional summary

David Lee Hardy is a registered financial advisor currently at FIRST COMMAND ADVISORY SERVICES located in Jacksonville, North Carolina and FIRST COMMAND BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC. located in Jacksonville, North Carolina.

David is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2001. David has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

February 11, 2026 - Present

FIRST COMMAND ADVISORY SERVICES

Office #1: 200 Valencia Dr Ste 196, Jacksonville, NC 28546

RIA

CRD#: 281958

Jacksonville, NC

Current

February 12, 2026 - Present

FIRST COMMAND BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

Office #1: 200 Valencia Drive Suite 172, Jacksonville, NC 28546

CRD#: 3641

Jacksonville, NC

Past

March 7, 2022 - May 1, 2024

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA

CRD#: 6413

JACKSONVILLE, NC

Past

March 7, 2022 - May 1, 2024

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

CRD#: 6413

JACKSONVILLE, NC

Past

July 1, 2019 - March 8, 2022

EDWARD JONES

RIA

CRD#: 250

SWANSBORO, NC

Past

June 14, 2019 - March 8, 2022

EDWARD JONES

CRD#: 250

SWANSBORO, NC

Past

June 20, 2016 - November 8, 2017

W&S BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 8099

KINSTON, NC

Past

July 20, 2006 - March 23, 2016

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 19616

MOREHEAD CITY, NC

Past

July 20, 2006 - March 23, 2016

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 19616

MOREHEAD CITY, NC

Past

September 23, 2005 - July 19, 2006

A. G. EDWARDS & SONS, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 4

MOREHEAD CITY, NC

Past

December 6, 2001 - July 19, 2006

A. G. EDWARDS & SONS, INC.

CRD#: 4

MOREHEAD CITY, NC

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

IAR

North Carolina
(2/11/2026)

North Carolina
(2/12/2026)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 6/29/2019

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 12/28/2001

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 11/8/2017

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 12/5/2001

General Securities Representative 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

DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES (12/26/2025)

WRAP PROGRAM BROCHURE (12/26/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	113,591
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 24,429,418,155

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David L. Hardy

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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Certified licenses

Experience

FIRST COMMAND BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

EDWARD JONES

EDWARD JONES

W&S BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

A. G. EDWARDS & SONS, INC.

A. G. EDWARDS & SONS, INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

FIRST COMMAND ADVISORY SERVICES

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 6/29/2019

Series 63

Date: 12/28/2001

SIE

Date: 11/8/2017

Series 7

Date: 12/5/2001

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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