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John H. Kafer
FIRST COMMAND ADVISORY SERVICES
O'FALLON, IL 62269
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CRD#: 6053998
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Professional summary
John H Kafer is a registered financial advisor currently at FIRST COMMAND ADVISORY SERVICES located in O'fallon, Illinois and FIRST COMMAND BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC. located in O'fallon, Illinois.
John is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2012. John has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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(1) Name of the other business: Gateway Property Partners Whether the business is investment-related: No Address of the other business: 639 N. Main, O'Fallon IL 62269 Nature of the other business: Real Estate/Rental Property Your position, title, or relationship with the other business: 25% owner The start date of your relationship: 11/16/18 The approximate number of hours/month you devote to the other business: 1 - 5 The number of hours you devote to the other business during securities trading hours: 1 - 5 Briefly describe your duties relating to the other business: Part owner in the new building rented by independent advisors for First Command business. (2) Name of the other business: Airlift Tanker Association ; Whether the business is investment-related: No ; Address of the other business: 7983 Rhodes Farm Way, Chattanooga, Tennessee 37421 ; Nature of the other business: Financial ; Your position, title, or relationship with the other business: Finance Committee Member ; The start date of your relationship: 12/11/2023 ; 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: 1 to 5 ; Briefly describe your duties relating to the other business: I agreed to work with the non-profit Airlift Tanker Association to help them build a budget and spending plan.
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
December 15, 2015 - Present
FIRST COMMAND ADVISORY SERVICES
Office #1: 639 N Main Street, O'fallon, IL 62269RIA
CRD#: 281958
O'FALLON, IL
Current
June 21, 2012 - Present
FIRST COMMAND BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.
Office #1: 639 N Main Street, O'fallon, IL 62269BD
CRD#: 3641
O'fallon, IL
Past
August 21, 2012 - December 15, 2015
FIRST COMMAND BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 3641
FT WORTH, TX
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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FC
FIRST COMMAND ADVISORY SERVICES
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.RR
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
RR
Alabama(9/17/2015)
RR
Colorado(6/16/2025)
RR
Florida(11/28/2017)
RR
Georgia(7/11/2017)
RR
Illinois(8/21/2012)
IAR
Illinois(12/15/2015)
RR
Indiana(4/6/2023)
RR
Iowa(10/2/2014)
RR
Michigan(8/3/2017)
RR
Mississippi(8/23/2021)
RR
Missouri(10/19/2012)
RR
Nebraska(10/2/2014)
RR
North Dakota(9/17/2015)
RR
Ohio(8/21/2024)
RR
Tennessee(11/5/2021)
RR
Texas(1/29/2016)
IAR
Texas(1/29/2016)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
FC
FIRST COMMAND ADVISORY SERVICES
FIRST COMMAND ADVISORY SERVICES
CRD#: 281958 / SEC#: 801-56942
RIA
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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)
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 110,166 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 22,090,760,499 |
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Company Information
FIRST COMMAND ADVISORY SERVICES
CRD#: 281958O'fallon, IL 62269TRUST BUT VERIFY
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