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First Command · Reno, Nevada

Financial coaching,
grounded in service.

Mike Mays brings a soldier’s discipline and a coach’s perspective to helping families pursue financial security.

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Mike Mays, First Command Financial Advisor
Mike Mays, CMFA™First Command Financial Advisor
23 yearsU.S. Army officer · Retired Lieutenant Colonel
CMFA™Certified Military Financial Advisor
Series 6 · 63 · 65Plus life & health licenses in four states
Since 1958Hundreds of thousands of families coached face-to-face
A First Command advisor meeting with a military familyService understands service.

A mission after the mission

Built to help you make the next decision with confidence.

After 23 years in the U.S. Army, retiring as a Lieutenant Colonel, Mike understands that a sound plan starts with listening. Today, he serves as a personal financial coach, reinforcing positive behaviors and translating complex choices into practical next steps.

“Your financial life deserves the same clarity, preparation and commitment you bring to every other mission.”
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A plan with purpose

One relationship.
Your whole financial picture.

Mike offers the full First Command range of financial solutions, connected by personal coaching and built around what matters to your family.

01

Retirement income planning

Turn years of service and saving into a clear, durable income strategy.

02

Comprehensive planning

Bring investments, banking, insurance and retirement goals into one coordinated plan.

03

Risk management

Identify the risks that could interrupt your progress and prepare for them deliberately.

04

Insurance solutions

Protect the people and plans that matter with coverage aligned to your life.

Prepared to advise

Experience backed by education and credentials.

  • Three advanced perspectivesB.A. in International Relations and master’s degrees in International Relations and Operational Art.
  • Registered & licensedSeries 6, 63 and 65 securities licenses; life and health insurance licenses in NV, CA, IN and TX.
  • Connected to communityLifetime VFW and AUSA member; active with Reno’s Veteran Social Club.
FINRA BrokerCheckView advisor record · ID 8007366

Military financial intelligence

Useful guidance for the road ahead.

Start with practical resources created around the financial realities of military families.

Military family reviewing a budget together
Financial foundations

How to Build Your First Budget as a Military Family

Build toward your goals without reducing the conversation to cutting back.

Service member learning about retirement options
Retirement planning

What Is the Blended Retirement System?

Eight essential points to help you understand the BRS.

First Command advisors serving military communities worldwide

A worldwide network, a local relationship

Face-to-face financial coaching since 1958.

For more than 60 years, First Command advisors have helped shape positive financial behaviors for hundreds of thousands of client families.

175+ offices worldwide500+ advisors across the country and abroad
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Mike Mays

Straight answers

Before we meet.

Every plan begins with a conversation. Here are a few helpful details.

Who does Mike work with?+

Mike serves individuals and families seeking personal financial coaching, with particular insight into military life and transitions from his own 23-year Army career.

Can we meet virtually?+

Yes. In-person meetings are available at the Reno office, and virtual meetings are available for added flexibility.

What can we discuss?+

Conversations can cover comprehensive financial planning, retirement income, risk management, insurance, investments and banking solutions.

Where is the office?+

1755 E Plumb Lane, Suite 158, Reno, Nevada 89502.

Reno · In person or virtual

Let’s put your financial future in command.

1755 E Plumb Lane, Suite 158
Reno, NV 89502

(775) 851-7500
MCMays@firstcommand.com

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