financial freedom starts while you're still in uniform

Step-by-step, military-specific courses to stop living paycheck to paycheck and start building real wealth.

Built by Service Members, For Service Members: We've walked in your boots, faced the same pay issues, and cracked the code on building wealth in uniform.
Our Core Values: Duty, Honor, Resilience. These aren't just slogans -- they're the foundation of everything we teach.
Proven System: This isn't theory. It's practical, battle-tested financial strategies tailored for Active Duty life.
Focused on Your Freedom: Our goal isn't just teaching money skills -- it's giving you the power to retire on your terms, build real independence, and create the life you want after service.

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military life shouldn't mean money stress

We teach you the exact steps to control cashflow, invest confidently, and build post-service independence -- no fluff, no BS.

PCS and Deployments wrecking your budget?
Investing feels like a bunch of bullshit jargon?
Have no f*cking clue what to do next with your money?
Worried you'll leave the service and have the stress of still needing a 9-to-5?

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Beginner-Friendly

Plain English, Zero Jargon

Real examples, simple checklists, duty-friendly routines

Step-by-Step and Tailorable

Know what to do first, second, third.

Every lesson builds -- no guesswork

Community Driven

You're not doing this alone.

Free Discord: wins, questions, accountability.

Military Specific Guidance

Built for Active Duty realities.

TSP, PCS, pay & benefit optimization

USAF Vet-led

Ian Bergstrom, MBA

11-year Air Force Veteran | Meteorologist | Financial Analyst | Author | Financial Nerd

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Ian Bergstrom

GI Wealth Manual

A No-BS Guide to Getting your Active Duty Financial Sh*t in Order & Fully Retire at 20-Years

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DISCLAIMER: Investing in the financial markets involves a risk of loss. You should only invest the money you can afford to lose. GI Wealth (Mountain Stream Ventures, LLC) and Ian Bergstrom are NOT financial advisors. Nothing said on giwealthmanual.com by Ian Bergstrom or other contributors is meant to be a recommendation to buy or sell any financial instrument. Educational content only. Not investment advice. Results vary. Past performance is not indicative of future results.