First Command Financial Advisor – Gretchen Butler, CMFA™

First Command Financial Advisor, Gretchen Butler, CMFA™ is a financial planner in Annapolis, Maryland, serving individuals and families with comprehensive financial planning, investment strategies, retirement income planning, education funding solutions, asset allocation and management, and insurance and risk management. With a strong focus on long-term financial security, Gretchen helps clients establish meaningful goals aligned with their values and develop personalized plans to achieve them. She has been serving the Annapolis area since joining First Command Financial Services in June 2004 and holds Series 6, 63, and 65 securities licenses, as well as state life and health insurance licenses in Maryland. As a Certified Military Financial Advisor™, she brings specialized expertise to her clients, emphasizing disciplined saving, strategic investing, and responsible debt and insurance management.

Gretchen Butler is a graduate of Virginia Tech with a bachelor’s degree in Finance and serves as a personal financial coach, helping clients build and maintain positive financial behaviors. She is actively involved in her community, volunteering with the Arundel High School Girls Soccer Program. First Command Financial Services, where she is a part of a nationwide network of over 500 advisors, is committed to its mission of coaching those who serve in their pursuit of financial security. The firm provides a full range of financial planning services, including banking, investments, insurance, and retirement planning, all grounded in time-tested financial principles.

Located at 121 Cathedral Street in Annapolis, the office sits just a short distance from key local landmarks, including the Anne Arundel County Courthouse, Banneker-Douglass Museum of Afro-American Life and History, and Calvert Street, all within a quarter mile. The office is also a brief walk from West Street, a main road in the city’s historic district.

Gretchen Butler maintains a perfect 5.00 rating based on six reviews, reflecting strong client satisfaction with her personalized approach and consistent guidance. Her dedication to financial education and long-term planning has made her a trusted advisor in the Annapolis community. As a financial planner deeply rooted in the city’s values and history, Gretchen continues to support residents in building lasting financial independence.