First Command Financial Advisor - James West

James West joined First Command Financial Services as a Financial Advisor in January 2025. As a military spouse, he understands the unique situations and circumstances that place pressure on military families and is committed to helping them discover the confidence and peace of mind that come from financial security.

James has a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Western Governors University and a Master’s degree in Sports Management from Liberty University. He holds Series SIE, 6, 63, 65 securities licenses plus life and health insurance licenses in GA, NC, VA, & TX.

Understanding that the biggest obstacle to financial security for most people is their own behavior, James serves as a personal financial coach to clients, continually reinforcing positive financial behaviors. He advocates time-tested financial principles, including disciplined, long-term saving and investing, careful debt management, and a thoughtful insurance strategy to manage financial risk. James 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, James enjoys football, golf, 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.”