Mark Anthony Clauidio joined First Command Financial Services as a Financial Advisor in January 2022, following a 24-year career in the United States US Army, where he attained the rank of Command Sergeant Major. Mark Anthony 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.
Mark Anthony has an Associate’s degree in Aviation Maintenance from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University and a Bachelor’s degree in Aeronautics with a minor in Management from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University. He holds SIE, Series 7 and 66 securities licenses plus life and health insurance licenses in Washington.
Understanding that the biggest obstacle to financial security for most people is their own behavior, Mark Anthony serves as a personal financial coach to clients, continually reinforcing positive financial behaviors. His thorough knowledge of military pay and benefits enables him to advise clients on how to navigate the Blended Retirement System, properly allocate their contributions to the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) and take full advantage of other benefits. Mark Anthony 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.
In his free time, Mark Anthony enjoys bike riding, hiking, and spending time with family.
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.”
Mark Focuses in:
Comprehensive financial planning
Investment strategies
Risk management
Debt management
CLIENT STORIES
As a mission-driven organization serving those who serve our country, nothing makes us prouder than making a difference in the lives of our client families.
Mark is an awesome fiduciary that's got my back with my past, present and future monetary goals.
Response from First Command
September 15, 2025
Thank you for your review. We are committed to bringing value to our client families. Let us know if there is anything further we can do to serve you.
Dinamite 6.
September 8, 2025
5 / 5
Rating 5.0
Response from First Command
September 18, 2025
Thank you for your review. We are committed to bringing value to our client families. Let us know if there is anything further we can do to serve you.
User
August 18, 2025
5 / 5
Rating 5.0
Marks knowledge on all things finances and the way he is able to relate the information is awesome.
Response from First Command
August 18, 2025
Thank you for sharing your experience. Great clients like you inspire us to continue our mission of coaching those who serve in their pursuit of financial security.
Jackson R.
August 14, 2025
5 / 5
Rating 5.0
Mark did a great job of informing me on investments. Very helpful, recommend to everyone!
Response from First Command
August 14, 2025
Thank you for your thoughtful review. As a mission-driven organization serving those who serve our country, nothing makes us prouder than making a difference in the lives of our client families.
Arie E.
August 7, 2025
5 / 5
Rating 5.0
We just left our initial meeting with Mark after mixing to the area and had an incredibly positive experience. He is extremely knowledgeable and communicative. We have been First Command clients for near 10 years - he still took the time to provide education and we left having learned something new while feeling confident that our money is in great hands. We highly recommend Mark and First Command!
Response from First Command
August 8, 2025
Thank you for sharing your experience. Great clients like you inspire us to continue our mission of coaching those who serve in their pursuit of financial security.
Sidhnie A.
July 15, 2025
5 / 5
Rating 5.0
Mr. Claudio is quick, concise, and to the point on how important finances are in someone's life, especially as an active duty member. He is able to relate and bring into action on improving measures on financial goals and is well-rounded and experienced for me to entrust him with my finance security moving forward with 1st Command. For someone who doesn't know how finances are important in the long run, 1st Command and Mr. Claudio give me the confidence with their clarification and advice.
Response from First Command
July 16, 2025
Thank you for your thoughtful review. As a mission-driven organization serving those who serve our country, nothing makes us prouder than making a difference in the lives of our client families.
Tim M.
July 1, 2025
5 / 5
Rating 5.0
Response from First Command
July 8, 2025
Hi Tim, we appreciate you taking the time to share your perfect rating. We are dedicated to coaching our clients to become financially disciplined and confident in pursuit of their financial goals. We look forward to continuing to serve you.
1brokenwrench
June 28, 2025
5 / 5
Rating 5.0
My wife and I had a wonderful experience with Mr. Claudio. Mark is very personable, polite, professional and knowledgeable. He was more than able to answer our questions. Mark is also quick to respond with answers to questions he needed to research to give us the best possible solution(s) to our financial and retirement needs. First Command is blessed to have Mr. Claudio. The wife and I felt blessed to have such great counsel. Bravo Zulu (Job well done) to Mr. Claudio and everyone at First Command!
Response from First Command
June 28, 2025
Thank you for your thoughtful review. As a mission-driven organization serving those who serve our country, nothing makes us prouder than making a difference in the lives of our client families.
LJ D.
June 19, 2025
5 / 5
Rating 5.0
Had a meeting with Mark Claudio to go over both basic and in-depth financial advice. I entered with very surface-level knowledge of IRAs, life insurance, and loan management. In just 2 hours, he was not only able to increase my general knowledge on a wide variety of topics, but also provided multiple sources to learn on my own and increase my financial readiness and flexibility. On top of that, we set up an appointment in the near future to get the ball rolling on new retirement accounts and reallocation of my savings to better future-proof my finances. I will be recommending 1st Command to my friends and coworkers who are looking for financial advice and/or assistance.
Response from First Command
June 19, 2025
Thank you for sharing your experience. Great clients like you inspire us to continue our mission of coaching those who serve in their pursuit of financial security.
Todd T.
June 12, 2025
5 / 5
Rating 5.0
Our First Command Financial Advisor Mark Anthony Claudio is very knowledgeable and we really enjoy his attention to detail as he explains how we can best manage our portfolio.
Response from First Command
June 12, 2025
Thank you for your review. We are committed to bringing value to our client families. Let us know if there is anything further we can do to serve you.
Trisha T.
June 12, 2025
5 / 5
Rating 5.0
Marc Anthony Claudio is great!! He is always more than willing to give us as much of his time as we need (which is always a lot)! He is very friendly, helpful and knowledgeable.
Response from First Command
June 12, 2025
Thank you for your thoughtful review. As a mission-driven organization serving those who serve our country, nothing makes us prouder than making a difference in the lives of our client families.
J K.
May 28, 2025
5 / 5
Rating 5.0
I had an excellent experience with Mark. He is an insightful and trustworthy financial advisor. If you are hurting financially or need help making good finance investments, go see Mark today. He will guide you in the right direction.
Response from First Command
May 28, 2025
Thank you for your thoughtful review. As a mission-driven organization serving those who serve our country, nothing makes us prouder than making a difference in the lives of our client families.
Eldrin P.
May 20, 2025
5 / 5
Rating 5.0
Mark is a great and amazing guy, learned a lot like IRA
Response from First Command
May 20, 2025
Thank you for your review. We are committed to bringing value to our client families. Let us know if there is anything further we can do to serve you.
Iris P.
May 6, 2025
5 / 5
Rating 5.0
Mark is a great and amazing guy
Response from First Command
May 6, 2025
Thank you for your review. We are committed to bringing value to our client families. Let us know if there is anything further we can do to serve you.
Idris O.
April 18, 2025
5 / 5
Rating 5.0
Very professional and knowledgeable. Highly recommended Mark
Response from First Command
April 18, 2025
Thank you for your review. We are committed to bringing value to our client families. Let us know if there is anything further we can do to serve you.
Sebastian D.
January 20, 2025
5 / 5
Rating 5.0
Mark Claudio is a trustworthy advisor. He’s been recommended by my friends. Will definitely be coming back and recommending over.
Response from First Command
January 20, 2025
Thank you for your review. We are committed to bringing value to our client families. Let us know if there is anything further we can do to serve you.
Sarah P.
January 8, 2025
5 / 5
Rating 5.0
Mark was great at helping us manage our money, review our investments, and discuss life insurance. He makes us feel confident in our finances and financial future!
Response from First Command
January 8, 2025
Thank you for your review. We are committed to bringing value to our client families. Let us know if there is anything further we can do to serve you.
GODFRED A.
September 2, 2024
5 / 5
Rating 5.0
As been part of the military, I didn’t know about finance . Mark has really help me a lot to know more about my finances and how to save . He also help me with a plan on how to pay off my depth and I’m really excited to meet . Thank you so much MARK .
Response from First Command
September 2, 2024
Thank you for your review. We are committed to bringing value to our client families. Let us know if there is anything further we can do to serve you.
richknows g.
August 14, 2024
5 / 5
Rating 5.0
Great service better advice
Response from First Command
August 14, 2024
Thank you for your review. We are committed to bringing value to our client families. Let us know if there is anything further we can do to serve you.
Farhat A.
August 4, 2024
5 / 5
Rating 5.0
Awesome experience with 1st Command. Mark Claudio is very professional and informative. Always great to see him and work with him.
Response from First Command
August 4, 2024
Thank you for your review. We are committed to bringing value to our client families. Let us know if there is anything further we can do to serve you.
Shillem O.
July 3, 2024
5 / 5
Rating 5.0
The most knowledgeable experience and information ever given!
Response from First Command
July 3, 2024
Thank you for your review. We are committed to bringing value to our client families. Let us know if there is anything further we can do to serve you.
Lizettecathy W.
June 8, 2024
5 / 5
Rating 5.0
Mark is my Advisor and so far he is awesome. Everything I didn’t know about my finance, he assists me with. I’ve only been with him for a year and so far it’s all good results. If anybody needs a financial advisor, he will get you where you need to be.
Response from First Command
June 8, 2024
Thank you for your review. We are committed to bringing value to our client families. Let us know if there is anything further we can do to serve you.
Cort I.
March 20, 2024
5 / 5
Rating 5.0
As being part of the military, Mark helped me significantly by helping me create a plan and execute it to set up my future self. Highly recommended for anyone looking for financial advice
Response from First Command
March 20, 2024
Thank you for your review. We are committed to bringing value to our client families. Let us know if there is anything further we can do to serve you.
Edwin O.
August 21, 2023
5 / 5
Rating 5.0
Response from First Command
August 22, 2023
Thanks so much for your review. All of us at First Command are committed to bringing value to our client families. If you need anything, don’t hesitate to call.
kwame o.
July 28, 2023
5 / 5
Rating 5.0
Mark Claudio was very knowledgeable about all the products of the company, savings, investments and insurance. I am bout to start a plan or two with him as the advisor. Reach out to him whenever you get the chance in Tacoma, WA and get your finances squared away. Will be bringing my platoon to see him.
Response from First Command
July 28, 2023
We appreciate your review. All of us at First Command strive to provide the best possible service to our client families. Thank you for sharing your experience.
Charles L.
July 7, 2023
5 / 5
Rating 5.0
Mark really gave me a lot financial education which i didn't know. I appreciate his vast knowledge
Response from First Command
July 7, 2023
We appreciate you taking time to share your experience. We are dedicated to coaching our clients to become financially disciplined and confident in pursuit of their financial goals. We look forward to continuing to serve you.
Antonio H.
June 18, 2023
5 / 5
Rating 5.0
Finances was like a foreign language to me until I met Mark. He took the time to educate me thoroughly and make it extremely simple for me to manage my finances, and have a better understanding to prepare for my future after retirement. Thank you very much, Mark!
Response from First Command
June 18, 2023
We appreciate your review. All of us at First Command strive to provide the best possible service to our client families. Thank you for sharing your experience.
Rhonda K.
May 29, 2023
5 / 5
Rating 5.0
Marc is a wonderful person that has helped me understand and navigate this crazy financial world to prepare for military retirement. He is the best
Response from First Command
May 29, 2023
We appreciate your review. All of us at First Command strive to provide the best possible service to our client families. Thank you for sharing your experience.
Luis A.
April 26, 2023
5 / 5
Rating 5.0
Go and talk to Mark, very knowledgeable and personable. He explained and educated me on a lot today.
Response from First Command
April 26, 2023
Thank you for sharing your experience. At First Command, we strive to put our clients' interests ahead of our own and provide an exceptional client experience. Let us know if there is anything further we can do to serve you.
Ye T.
April 24, 2023
5 / 5
Rating 5.0
Response from First Command
April 25, 2023
Thank you for sharing your experience. At First Command, we strive to put our clients' interests ahead of our own and provide an exceptional client experience. Let us know if there is anything further we can do to serve you.
Taylor C.
April 20, 2023
5 / 5
Rating 5.0
Response from First Command
April 20, 2023
Thank you for sharing your experience. At First Command, we strive to put our clients' interests ahead of our own and provide an exceptional client experience. Let us know if there is anything further we can do to serve you.
James B.
March 17, 2023
5 / 5
Rating 5.0
I met with Mark Claudio for the first time in a separate location where I normallfind only rest and relaxation. This fine morning we met and my morning became exceedingly better. Mark is a financial advisor, and he has empathy in his words and experience through his time. He helped me to see that the future is better and brighter. After speaking with Mark for about 4 minutes, I asked if we could schedule a better time to talk, and that became one of the best decisions I can recall ever making. If anyone needs and wants to have a better financial future, Mark is my number one recommendation. Bar None people.
Response from First Command
April 7, 2023
Thank you for sharing your experience. At First Command, we strive to put our clients' interests ahead of our own and provide an exceptional client experience. Let us know if there is anything further we can do to serve you.
Stuart B.
April 3, 2023
5 / 5
Rating 5.0
Mark Claudio was fantastic! My family and I are transitioning from the Army and he helped us with all the info and help we needed. Looking forward to our next appointment!
Response from First Command
April 4, 2023
Thank you for sharing your experience. At First Command, we strive to put our clients' interests ahead of our own and provide an exceptional client experience. Let us know if there is anything further we can do to serve you.
Alecia C.
March 31, 2023
5 / 5
Rating 5.0
Mark was very helpful and knowledgeable. Go see him you won't regret it.
Response from First Command
March 31, 2023
Thank you for sharing your experience. At First Command, we strive to put our clients' interests ahead of our own and provide an exceptional client experience. Let us know if there is anything further we can do to serve you.
Al P.
February 27, 2023
5 / 5
Rating 5.0
Mark is knowledgable and is very helpful by guiding me to better financial decisions
Response from First Command
February 28, 2023
We appreciate your review. All of us at First Command strive to provide the best possible service to our client families. Thank you for sharing your experience.
Korey P.
January 21, 2023
5 / 5
Rating 5.0
Mark is awesome, very informative and helps you establish your financial goals.
Response from First Command
January 23, 2023
Thank you for your review. We are committed to bringing value to our client families. Let us know if there is anything further we can do to serve you.
Marc C.
November 5, 2022
5 / 5
Rating 5.0
Mark Claudio was excellent! He was very knowledgeable about all our finances and our options. He'll help you get to your financial goals!
Response from First Command
November 7, 2022
Thank you for sharing your experience. Great clients like you inspire us to continue our mission of coaching those who serve in their pursuit of financial security.
This material contains a testimonial from a client of First Command Financial Services, Inc. and/or its affiliated entities (together "First Command"). The testimonial was provided by the client on a strictly voluntary basis. First Command has not paid any direct or indirect compensation to the client for the testimonial and is unaware of any other material conflicts of interest. The testimonial may not be representative of the experience of other First Command clients and is no guarantee of future performance or success.
