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Daniel Kopp, CFP®

Daniel Kopp, CFP®, an Air Force veteran and fee-only financial planner who created Military Life Planning as a resource to help inform, educate, and advise servicemembers and their families on the best ways to use their military benefits. He is a fiduciary financial planner focused on serving the needs of widowed spouses and servicemembers.

Daniel was an active-duty officer in the Air Force where he served as an Air Battle Manager. During his time on active duty, he served as a volunteer financial counselor helping servicemembers and their families use money as a tool to accomplish their goals and live out their values. He has an MA in Strategic Studies, a BS in Economics, and an MS in Financial Planning along with being a Certified Financial Planner (CFP).

Daniel is also an occasional freelance writer on topics that relate to military life and he has been quoted in Business Insider, Forbes, USA Today, Yahoo News, Air and Space Power Journal, Stars and Stripes, Military.com, MOAA, and numerous other publications.

Daniel’s latest articles

This graphic visually represents the core concept of VA education benefits and military financial assistance for college. The image features a prominent stack of five books, with the top three in a warm orange hue and the bottom two in white, symbolizing the educational resources and learning involved. Above the books, a dark circular icon displays a white graduation cap, clearly indicating academic achievement and higher education. To the right of the book stack, another dark circular icon contains a white dollar sign, emphasizing the financial aspect of these benefits and scholarships. The background is a clean white, adorned with abstract geometric shapes in matching dark gray and orange tones, including plus signs, circles, and dotted rectangles, which add a modern, dynamic feel to the illustration, reinforcing the opportunities and funds available for servicemembers, spouses, children, and veterans seeking to take advantage of these vital programs. Source: The College Investor
November 11, 2025

Military And VA Education Benefits (Complete Guide)

Our ultimate guide to GI Bill, Military, and VA education benefits that can help you, your spouse, or dependents pay for college.

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  • Purdue University. Bachelor of Science in Economics
  • American Military University, Master of Art in Military Studies
  • Kansas State University, Master of Science in Personal Financial Planning & Financial Therapy

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