John William Shafer
Investment Adviser Representative at First Command Advisory Services
Professional summary
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John William Shafer is an investment adviser representative with First Command Advisory Services in Papillion, NE, where they have been registered since 2026. They have worked in the securities industry since 2025 and were previously registered with LPL Enterprise, LLC. They have passed 3 industry qualification exams, including the Series 66 (combined investment adviser and state securities agent) and Series 7 (general securities representative). They are registered to provide investment advice in Nebraska.
Office
Advisors at this office: 9
Branch office as filed with FINRA, counting current advisors in the directory who work there.
Registrations & licenses
- Investment adviser:
- Nebraska
- Broker:
3 states and territories
Iowa, Nebraska, South Dakota
Registration requirements vary by state and service. Contact the advisor's firm to confirm whether they can serve you.
Financial-firm registration history
Registration history as reported to FINRA, most recent first.
Reported employment history
Employment the advisor reported on their SEC/FINRA filings, as of October 8, 2026. It may not be a complete history.
- LPL EnterpriseFeb 2025 – Jan 2026Omaha, NE
- National Indemnity CompanyOct 2021 – Feb 2025Omaha, NE
- CostCoAug 2021 – Oct 2021La Vista, NE
- Cabela's/Bass Pro ShopFeb 2021 – Aug 2021La Vista, NE
- United Postal ServiceAug 2018 – Nov 2020Omaha, NE
- Amigo's/King's ClassicDec 2016 – Aug 2017Papillion, NE
- UnemployedApr 1999 – Dec 2016Omaha, NE
- UnemployedNov 2020 – Feb 2021Omaha, NE
- UnemployedAug 2017 – Aug 2018Omaha, NE
- First Command Brokerage Service IncJan 2026 – Feb 2026Fort Worth, TX
- First Command Brokerage Services, Inc.Feb 2026 – no end date reportedFort Worth, TX
- First Command Advisory Services, Inc.Feb 2026 – no end date reportedFort Worth, TX
- First Command Insurance Services, Inc.Feb 2026 – no end date reportedFort Worth, TX
Official records & sources
Data as of August 10, 2026 · Source: SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck
About First Command Advisory Services
These details describe the firm overall. Individual advisors' services, clients, and fees may differ.
Fee arrangements the firm reports
- Percentage of assets under management
- Fixed fee
- Firm account minimum
- $5,000
Arrangements the firm reports on its Form ADV; this advisor may not charge every fee listed. Estimated from the firm's Form ADV — individual terms may differ. Not a quote.
Services the firm offers
Client types the firm serves
Firm assets under management
$5B–$25B
- Firm disclosures (Form ADV)
- Disciplinary history reportedVerify on SEC IAPD
- Advisors listed on AdvisorFinder:
- 1,052
- Offices listed on AdvisorFinder:
- 26
- Main office:
- Fort Worth, TX
- SEC file number:
- 801-56942
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Form ADV data as of July 21, 2026
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