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Crawfordville, Wakulla County
Last verified: Sunday, April 19, 2026
Champions First Credit Union (formerly FSU Credit Union) & Private Wealth Management & Consulting — Edward 'Eddie' A. Knowles, AIF®, BFA™ (Cross-Ref: Gulf Winds Wealth Management)
About This Organization

Crawfordville credit union retirement and fiduciary wealth management hub at the Champions First Credit Union (formerly Florida State University Credit Union; NCUA Charter #67874; Sunbiz Doc #Q24000000045) branch at 11 Osceola Court in downtown Crawfordville. Through Private Wealth Management & Consulting, LLC (Sunbiz Doc #L12000104617; Wealth Direct: (850) 692-2500), Accredited Investment Fiduciary (AIF®) and Behavioral Financial Advisor (BFA™) Edward 'Eddie' Allan Knowles (Individual CRD #4206181; registered with LPL Financial LLC, Firm CRD #6413 / SEC #801-10970) provides Wakulla County educators, state retirees, and families with FRS DROP rollovers, fiduciary retirement income portfolios, and Social Security timing. Cross-referenced with neighboring Gulf Winds Credit Union & Gulf Winds Wealth Management at 11 Preston Circle, Crawfordville, FL 32327 ((800) 650-6328; NCUA #68694; Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., Firm CRD #149018 / SEC #801-69815 & CRD #6694; Senior Wealth Advisor Gary Max Goeppinger, Individual CRD #5775069).

Official Verification Sources: FINRA BrokerCheck — Edward Allan Knowles (CRD #4206181) & Gary Max Goeppinger (CRD #5775069); Champions First Credit Union — Private Wealth Management & Consulting (Crawfordville Branch)

Verified State & Regulatory Credentials
FINRA/SEC Registered Investment Adviser & Accredited Investment Fiduciary (AIF®): Ind. CRD #4206181 (Knowles) & #5775069 (Goeppinger) / Firm CRD #6413 & #149018Status: Active FINRA/SEC Registration & NCUA Insured Credit Unions (0 Disclosures)

Issuer: FINRA / U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) / NCUA

Notes: Edward Allan Knowles, AIF®, BFA™ (Individual CRD #4206181; Series 7, 24, 63, 66; active since 2000 with 0 disclosures; Private Wealth Management & Consulting, LLC, Sunbiz Doc #L12000104617) registered with LPL Financial LLC (Firm CRD #6413 / SEC #801-10970) serving Champions First Credit Union (NCUA #67874, Sunbiz Doc #Q24000000045, 11 Osceola Ct, Crawfordville, FL 32327). Cross-referenced with Gulf Winds Credit Union & Gulf Winds Wealth Management (11 Preston Cir, Crawfordville, FL 32327, NCUA #68694; Gary Max Goeppinger, Ind. CRD #5775069, 0 disclosures, registered with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., Firm CRD #149018 / SEC #801-69815).

Services Offered
Accredited Investment Fiduciary (AIF®) Retirement Income & Portfolio Management
Florida Retirement System (FRS) Pension, DROP & 403(b)/457(b) Rollover Planning
Behavioral Financial Advice (BFA™) for Retirement Transition & Longevity
Traditional, Roth & Inherited IRA Distribution & RMD Optimization
Fixed, Indexed & Immediate Income Annuity Evaluation & Long-Term Care Insurance
Credit Union Money Market, Share Certificate (CD) & Estate Beneficiary Structuring
Frequently Asked Questions

Factual details and direct answers about Champions First Credit Union (formerly FSU Credit Union) & Private Wealth Management & Consulting — Edward 'Eddie' A. Knowles, AIF®, BFA™ (Cross-Ref: Gulf Winds Wealth Management)'s services, licensing, and credentials.

How can Wakulla County retirees meet with an Accredited Investment Fiduciary (AIF®) through Champions First Credit Union in Crawfordville?

Members and Wakulla County residents can schedule an appointment at the Champions First Credit Union (formerly FSU Credit Union) Crawfordville branch at 11 Osceola Court, Crawfordville, FL 32327 ((850) 224-4960 or Wealth Management direct at (850) 692-2500) with Edward 'Eddie' A. Knowles, AIF®, BFA™ (CRD #4206181), who is dually registered through LPL Financial LLC (CRD #6413 / SEC #801-10970) and holds zero regulatory disclosures.

Does Gulf Winds Credit Union in Crawfordville also offer FINRA/SEC-regulated wealth management for seniors?

Yes. Gulf Winds Credit Union's Crawfordville branch at 11 Preston Circle, Crawfordville, FL 32327 ((800) 650-6328; NCUA Charter #68694) provides retirement and investment planning through Gulf Winds Wealth Management and Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. (CRD #149018 / SEC #801-69815), featuring Senior Wealth Advisor Gary M. Goeppinger (CRD #5775069, 0 disclosures).

Contact Information
Address
11 Osceola Ct, Crawfordville, FL 32327
Hours
Mon-Thu 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Fri 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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