Clifford Weddington joined First Command Financial Services as a Financial Advisor in October 2003, following a 5-year career in the United States Air Force, where he attained the rank of Captain. Clifford 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 Virginia Military Institute with a Bachelor's degree in History and a minor in English, Clifford holds Series 6, 7, 24, 26, 63, and 65 securities licenses plus life and health insurance licenses in Virginia. Understanding that the biggest obstacle to financial security for most people is their own behavior, Clifford 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.