We are proud to be owned and operated by current and former police officers. Meet the team of wealth managers and Ramsey solution master trained financial coaches* that will help take you from aimless to on the right path to a strong financial future.
Ramsey Solutions Master Financial Coach*
Retired Sergeant and Current Reserve Police Officer
President/Owner
Nick Daugherty began his career with the Grand Prairie Police Department (GPPD) in 2003 serving as a patrol officer, school resource officer, and underage alcohol and drug task force officer. In 2012 he was promoted to the rank of Sergeant where he served as a patrol sergeant, field training supervisor, fleet coordinator, and criminal intelligence unit sergeant. Additionally, Nick holds a Master Peace Officer certification and a TCOLE instructor’s certificate. He semi-retired in August of 2017 and continues to serve as a reserve officer for GPPD. During his career he was awarded numerous honors and commendations, including a lifesaving award, as well as being named officer of the month 4 times, Jim Thorne Officer of the year 2 times, and the Sergeant Gregory Hunter supervisor of the year award.
At a young age Nick did a lot of irresponsible things with money partaking in “stupid tax” purchases (the art of buying toys that you can’t afford using plastic). Before he knew it, he had accumulated over $80,000 in consumer debt, most of which was wrapped up in car stereo equipment, cars, and just plain ole stuff. He was tired! Tired of being in debt, and tired from being stuck in the overtime cycle just to keep afloat!
He quickly realized that he needed to educate himself on personal finances and work to get out of the hole he dug himself into. He was introduced to the Dave Ramsey show and became an avid listener, supporter, and believer of the Total Money Makeover Program’s 7 Baby Steps to financial freedom.
He worked over a thousand hours of overtime, and sold a bunch of stuff, to be able to scream out to the world “I’m debt free” on March 7th , 2007! A graduate, and coordinator, of Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University, he is also a certified Ramsey Solutions master trained financial coach* and has coached hundreds of first responders through financial crisis.
In 2012 he created a revolutionary financial wellness class for GPPD, “Building Financial Strength in First Responder Families” that has been taught to over 30,000 first responders nationally.
Nick is also the president, and owner of FinancialCop LLC, a full-service financial firm for first responders, run by first responders as well as being a licensed life insurance agent. Additionally, he has completed classes through Ken Zahn’s Certified Financial Planning professional education program.
Nick also serves in various volunteer capacities nationally as a peer support and crisis coach, along with having served on the Texas Police Chief Association Officer Suicide Committee, focusing on the financial wellness impact in regards to officer suicide / PTSD.
*Completion of Dave Ramsey’s Financial Coach Master Training does not create an employment or agency relationship with Ramsey Solutions or its affiliates; it does not constitute an license or credentials to engage in legal, tax, accounting, investment, or other professional practice; nor does it constitute an endorsement or recommendation of the Coach by Dave Ramsey.
Wealth Manager
Retired Sergeant Mesquite Police
Mike Parker began his career in law enforcement in 1988. He joined the Mesquite Police Department in 1990 and served as a patrol officer, field training officer, and detective. He was promoted to sergeant in 2006 and served in patrol and criminal investigations until he honorably retired in 2020 after 31 years of service. He holds a Master Peace Officer certification and a TCOLE instructor’s certificate. Mike also teaches several classes for Mesquite PD, including financial planning courses for academy cadets as well as veteran officers. During his career he was awarded numerous awards and commendations to include two lifesaving awards, a certificate of valor, certificate of merit, and City of Mesquite Employee of the Quarter. He has served as a mayor, and council member for the city of Crandall, Texas and Post Oak Bend, Texas. He also served on the advisory board for the City of Mesquite Deferred Compensation Plan and on the board of directors as a regional director and treasurer with the largest police association in Texas, the Texas Municipal Police Association (TMPA).
Mike was raised by a single mother who struggled to make ends meet. She believed that debt was a way of life and encouraged Mike at 18 years of age to get a credit card to “build credit.” This newfound “freedom” to spend money that he did not have soon landed Mike in thousands of dollars of debt. Later in Mike’s life his wife was diagnosed with a long-term terminal illness which was emotionally and financially devastating on the family. With the loss of her income, his inability to work overtime and small children to care for, Mike took on even more debt to stay afloat. Sadly, when his wife passed away, he owed over $150,000 to creditors. In 2013 he was able to pay off his entire debt utilizing the principles taught by Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University and has completed all 7 Baby Steps of the Dave Ramsey’s Total Money Makeover.
Mike joined FinancialCop in 2019 as a wealth manager (CRD#7086514). He coordinates Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University classes at his church as well as coaching those who are struggling with financial wellness.
Wealth Manager
Retired Sergeant Carrollton Police
Brian Box began his career in law enforcement in 2004. After serving in the US Army as a medical evacuation pilot he joined the Carrollton Police Department where he served as a patrol officer, motorcycle officer, crash investigator, and SWAT Team member. In 2014 he promoted to sergeant, serving in patrol and as the department’s training coordinator until honorably retiring in 2019.
Brian holds a Master Peace Officer certification and a TCOLE
instructor certificate. During his career he was awarded numerous awards and commendations to include two police achievement awards and officer of the month. He served as the president for the Carrollton Police Officer Association. After retirement, he
reengaged his passion for flying and currently serves as a commercial airline pilot for a regional airline.
Brian was taught the importance of planning for retirement from his parents. Upon his mother’s death, he also learned the struggles of his parent’s credit card debt. He eventually took responsibility for caring for his father’s finances to ensure his father was secure in retirement. His parents credit card debt and their mounting medical expenses opened his eyes and changed his perspective on personal finances. In 2017 he was instrumental in bringing mandatory financial wellness training to Carrollton PD, sparking a passion for helping others navigate the complexities of financial wellness and planning.
Wealth Manager
James began his career in law enforcement with the Mesquite Police Department in 1996 before transitioning to the Plano Police Department where he has honorably served for the past 20 years. He has held positions as a patrol officer, field training officer, school resource officer, honor guard member, bagpiper, and drug recognition expert. In 2017 he promoted to the rank of sergeant.
James holds a TCOLE Master Peace Officer License, a TCOLE instructor certificate, is a SFST Instructor, as well as pursuit driving instructor. Throughout his career he has received over 70 commendations as well as being named in 15 Chief’s Unit awards along with the meritorious service award in 2014. He served on the Plano Police Association Board of Directors for 10 years as well as serving on the Texas Municipal Police Association (TMPA) board of directors for 11 years, serving as the president in 2017-2018. He is currently serving as Chairman of the National Fraternal Order of Police Strategic Planning Committee.
James was raised by a single mother who struggled to pay bills at times. His father, a retired Army First Sergeant, instilled in him the importance of saving, investing, and retirement planning. In 2018 he was introduced to FinancialCop through his work at TMPA as well as attending Building Financial Strength in First Responder Families at his ILEA School of Police Supervision. Through this he began to grow a passion for bettering not only his personal financial wellness, but also how he could continue to serve his brothers and sisters in helping them with their financial wellness/planning.
James has dedicated his life to helping improve law enforcement for police officers and now continues that services by helping others in their journey to financial freedom, and retirement.
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