About Armed Forces Benefits Network

The Armed Forces Benefits Network, (AFBN) was established over a decade ago by a group of Financial Professionals with a mission to promote the economic and educational welfare of active duty service members and their dependents. The organization has no rank restrictions and services are offered to all branches of the armed forces and Department of Defense support personnel. Its subsidiary, Armed Forces Tax Service, assists service members with tax preparation and filing from its nationwide branch locations free-of-charge.

The organization’s services are multifaceted and driven to specifically address the unique needs that military families face.

Services include:

Active Duty Benefits Analysis
TSP, 401K, and IRA Analysis
Veterans Benefit Analysis
Survivors Benefit Plan
Pension Maximization
Tax Planning
Spouse Insurance
Family Insurance
Qualified Retirement Plans
Critical Illness Contingencies

Throughout its history, the organization has been a financially secure and well-managed entity partnering with IA American Life its parent company Industrial Alliance and Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, a participating underwriter of Servicemembers Group Life Insurance. Leadership is comprised of highly qualified Registered Financial Consultants, RFCTM, and Chartered Federal Employee Benefits Consultants, ChFEBCTM who, combined offer over 70 years of experience to the military community. Currently, the Network is providing services in CA, AZ, NV, UT, WA, TX, LA, KS, NC, IL, FL, GA, NC, KY, TN, AL, AK, and MO. AFBN prides itself on being of service to the community supporting installations throughout CONUS by sponsoring on installation MWR events as well as military-themed activities around the surrounding communities. As the organization continues to expand, its main objective remains to be a supporting resource to service members and their families.

Our Team Members

Our team members are dedicated and passionate about helping military members and their families in locations throughout the U.S.

FSR – Field Service Representative
CFP – Certified Financial Planner
RFC – Registered Financial Consultant
RFP – Registered Financial Planner
MGA – Managing General Agent
IMO – Independent Marketing Organization

Michael Nordquist

AFBN Founder

We are continually working to learn, improve, and strengthen our relationships with our customers, while doing more to support the invaluable work of the U.S. military and Department of Defense employees in service to our nation.

Laura Nordquist

AFBN Executive

Working alongside the dedicated representatives, management team, and clients of AFBN has been one of my proudest accomplishments. Every day, I am honored to contribute to a mission that “Serves Those Who Serve”, helping preserve the values and freedoms that define our way of life.

Sadie Stubna

AFBN Executive

Chris Benkendorf, RFC

MGA

Serving since 2005, Chris manages the operations of several AFBN offices out of Scott AFB, IL. Committed to making a difference, Chris leads his team members with a passion for helping the military.

Thomas Fletcher, RFC

MGA

Dedicated to the military, this veteran of the Army serves the Sierra Vista AFBN location. Committed to service since 2002, Tom works tirelessly to support families near the location.

Chandler Benkendorf, RFC

Regional Manager

Assisting service members with financial planning allows me to combine my passion for finances with a deep sense of pride in being part of AFBN, knowing we are making a real difference in their lives.