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Andrew C. Garlington

FIRST COMMAND ADVISORY SERVICES
Quantico, VA 22134
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CRD#: 7840718
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Andrew Colin GarlingtonFIRST COMMAND ADVISORY SERVICES

Professional summary


Andrew Colin Garlington, who also goes by Andy Garlington, Drew Garlington, is a registered financial advisor currently at FIRST COMMAND ADVISORY SERVICES located in Quantico, Virginia and FIRST COMMAND BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC. located in Stafford, Virginia.

Andrew is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2025. Andrew has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 6TO and SIE exams.

Aliases


Andy Garlington | Drew Garlington

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.
(1) Name of the other business: Ebenezer UMC Whether the business is investment-related: no Address of the other business: 161 Embrey Mill Rd, Stafford, VA 22554 Nature of the other business: Board Membership Your position, title, or relationship with the other business: Staff-Parish Relations Committee The start date of your relationship: Jan 01, 2026 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: Member of the SPRC for Ebenezer UMC. The Staff-Parish Relations Committee (SPRC) is an administrative unit within a local United Methodist Church where the interests of the staff and congregation are integrated to focus on the church's mission and vision. It serves in an advisory capacity to the governing board regarding personnel administration, rather than providing direct managerial oversight, which is the responsibility of the senior pastor. The committee helps ensure that staff and pastors are supported in their roles and that congregational needs are addressed. (2) Name of the other business: Ebenezer UMC Whether the business is investment-related: no Address of the other business: 161 Embrey Mill Rd, Stafford, VA 22554 Nature of the other business: Community Activity Your position, title, or relationship with the other business: Youth Group Volunteer The start date of your relationship: Aug 01, 2010 The approximate number of hours/month you devote to the other business: 6 to 10 The number of hours you devote to the other business during securities trading hours: None Briefly describe your duties relating to the other business: Youth group small group mentor. Teaching team member. Confirmation team member.

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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

January 8, 2026 - Present

FIRST COMMAND ADVISORY SERVICES

Office #1: 319 Potomac Ave Suite 100, Quantico, VA 22134
RIA
CRD#: 281958
Quantico, VA
Current

November 3, 2025 - Present

FIRST COMMAND BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

Office #1: 125 Woodstream Blvd. Suite 115, Stafford, VA 22556
BD
CRD#: 3641
STAFFORD, VA

Primary Firm SEC Registration


This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
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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
District of Columbia
(1/8/2026)
RR
Louisiana
(8/5/2026)
RR
Maryland
(1/8/2026)
RR
Virginia
(1/8/2026)
IAR
Virginia
(1/8/2026)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 1/2/2026
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6TO
Date: 11/3/2025
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


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FIRST COMMAND ADVISORY SERVICES
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)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts113,591
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 24,429,418,155

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Company Information


FIRST COMMAND ADVISORY SERVICES

CRD#: 281958Quantico, VA 22134

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