First Command Financial Advisor - Andrew Strause

Robert Landolfi joined First Command Financial Services as a Financial Advisor in November 2019, following a 26-year career in the United States Coast Guard, where he attained the rank of Captain. Robert 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. Robert has a Bachelor’s degree in Marine Science from U.S. Coast Guard Academy and a Master’s degree in Information Systems from George Mason University. He holds Series 7 and Series 66 securities licenses plus life and health insurance licenses in VA, NC, MD, NY, IN, CT, PA and FL. Understanding that the biggest obstacle to financial security for most people is their own behavior, Robert 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. Robert 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. Active in his community, Robert is a member of Coast Guard Tactical Law Enforcement Association. 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.”

Carolyn Engler joined First Command Financial Services as a Financial Advisor in February 2000, following a 20-year career in the United States Navy, where she attained the rank of Nuclear Engineer Surface Warfare Officer. Carolyn 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 Florida State University with a Bachelor’s degree in BioChemistry, Carolyn holds Series SIE, 7, and 66 securities licenses plus life and health insurance licenses in Virginia. Carolyn 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 she serves. Active in her community, Carolyn is a volunteer for Girl Scouts and with American Legion. In her free time, Carolyn enjoys reading, spending time with family, and traveling. 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.”

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. Through a values-centered approach to financial planning and a client-first philosophy, Pat is committed to helping his clients plan confidently for the future and to accompanying them on their financial journey. Having experienced various standards of living from growing up in an orphanage to being adopted and raised as an only child, Pat is passionately committed to helping others prepare thoughtfully for their financial well-being. Married with four children, Pat has served as the president of the church council at Hope Lutheran Church in Virginia Beach. He is a former member on the board of management for the Hampton Roads Armed Services YMCA and a member of the Southern Illinois University Alumni Association.