First Command Financial Advisor - Bill Perry, CFP®

Garret Messner joined First Command Financial Services as a Financial Advisor in October 2015, following a 24-year career in the United States Army, where he attained the rank of Lt. Colonel. Garret 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. Garret has a Doctorate's degree in Business Administration from Northcentral University and a Master's degree in Aeronautical Science from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. He is also a graduate of the United States Military Academy and earned a Masters Degree from the United States Army Command and General Staff College. He holds Series 7, 66, and 24 securities licenses plus life and health insurance licenses in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, and Utah. Understanding that the biggest obstacle to financial security for most people is their own behavior, Garret serves as a personal financial coach to clients, continually reinforcing positive financial behaviors. His thorough knowledge of military pay and benefits enables him to advise clients on how to navigate the Blended Retirement System, properly allocate their contributions to the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) and take full advantage of other benefits. Garret 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. In his free time, Garret enjoys reading and traveling. First Command Financial Services was founded in 1958 by a retired Air Force officer for the specific purpose of improving the financial well-being of military professionals and their families. Today, more than 500 First Command Financial Advisors across the country and abroad, many of whom also served, are committed to the company's Mission of Coaching those who serve in their pursuit of financial security.

Catina Ruiz joined First Command Financial Services as a Financial Advisor in August 2004, following an 8-year career in the United States Army, where she attained the rank of CPT. Catina 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. Catina has a bachelor's degree in Wellness from North Georgia College and a master's degree in financial planning from College of Financial Planning. She holds Series 6,65,67 securities licenses plus life and health insurance licenses in NC, SC, TX, GA, MI, and MN. Understanding that the biggest obstacle to financial security for most people is their own behavior, Catina serves as a personal financial coach to clients, continually reinforcing positive financial behaviors. She advocates time-tested financial principles, including disciplined, long-term saving and investing, careful debt management, and a thoughtful insurance strategy to manage financial risk. Catina 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. In her free time, Catina enjoys listening to music, spending time with friends, and spending time with family. 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 company’s Mission of "Coaching those who serve in their pursuit of financial security."

Henry Olliff joined First Command Financial Services as a Financial Advisor in March 2020, following a 6-year career in the United States Army EOD and Logistics, where he attained the rank of Captain. Henry 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. A graduate of University of North Georgia with a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Henry holds Series Series 7 and Series 66 securities licenses plus life and health insurance licenses in Virginia, West Virginia, Georgia, North Carolina, and Colorado. Henry is committed to coaching clients to pursue their financial goals and lifetime dreams by bringing sound financial knowledge and trustworthy advice to a lasting relationship with each individual and family he serves. In his free time, Henry enjoys bike riding, golf, and hiking. First Command Financial Services was founded in 1958 by a retired Air Force officer for the specific purpose of improving the financial well-being of military professionals and their families. Today, more than 500 First Command Financial Advisors across the country and abroad, many of whom also served, are committed to the company’s Mission of “Coaching those who serve in their pursuit of financial security.”