Pat Plemmons joined First Command Financial Services as a Financial Advisor in November 2002, following a 22-year career in the United States Navy. There, he served onboard several training commands, aviation support, submarine repair, amphibious transport operation as well as fleet technical support. He attained the rank of Master Chief Petty Officer. A Chartered Financial Consultant and a Retirement Income Certified Professional, Pat holds Series 6, 63 and 65 securities licenses plus state life and health insurance licenses in Virginia, North Carolina and Maryland. He is a member of the Financial Planning Association and a graduate of Southern Illinois University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Workforce Education Training and Development. Pat advocates time-tested financial principles, including disciplined, long-term saving and investing, careful debt management, and a thoughtful insurance strategy to manage financial risk.