Howard Rush

CFP®, ChFC®, RICP®

Howard Rush joined First Command Financial Services as a Financial Advisor in November 1984, following four years of service in the United States Navy. There, he served as a surface warfare officer and attained the rank of lieutenant.

A graduate of Auburn University with a Bachelor of Science degree, Howard holds Series 6, 7, 24, 26, 63 and 65 securities licenses plus state life, health, variable annuity and property-and-casualty insurance licenses. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®, a certified Chartered Financial Consultant® and a Retirement Income Certified Professional®.

With over 40 years of financial planning experience, Howard brings a values-centered approach and client-first philosophy to financial planning. He is committed to helping his clients pursue their financial goals and lifetime dreams by bringing sound financial knowledge and trustworthy advice to a lasting relationship with each individual and family he serves.

Married for 44 years, Howard and his wife are actively involved in their local church's college ministry, where they disciple and mentor Auburn University students. He enjoys fishing, CrossFit, golf and playing Pickleball.

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.”