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Federal Employees

Federal Retirement

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At Thompson Wealth Management, we know retirement planning can feel daunting and even more so for federal employees. We specialize in helping you maximize and take full advantage of your benefits, as well as help you avoid potentially devastating mistakes or elections that could cost you thousands of dollars over the course of your retirement.

Our President & CEO, Neal Thompson, has helped thousands of government employees plan and prepare for the retirement lifestyle they have worked so hard to achieve. Neal’s expertise in both FERS and CSRS benefits has allowed him to put on retirement planning workshops for federal employees at numerous government agencies and departments.

For more information on how we can help you plan for retirement, please visit our site using the button below.

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Questions we will help you answer:

  • What retirement system am I under?
  • What day should I retire?
  • Should I make deposits or re-deposits?
  • Do I need to choose a survivor at retirement?
  • When should I begin taking Social Security benefits?
  • What withdrawal option should I plan to take at retirement?
  • What retirement system am I under?
  • What day should I retire?
  • Should I make deposits or re-deposits?
  • Do I need to choose a survivor at retirement?
  • When should I begin taking Social Security benefits?
  • What withdrawal option should I plan to take at retirement?

Field of Specialties

  • CSRS/CSRS offset sections
  • FERS and CSRS transferees
  • Federal Employee Group Life Insurance (FEGLI)
  • Thrift Savings Plan (a 401k-type plan)
  • Options regarding mandatory retirement
  • Calculation of part-time service
  • TSP investment options
  • Special Provisions CSRS/FERS (law enforcement, fire fighters, air traffic controllers, reservists)
  • Social Security impact on benefits
  • Health insurance (FEHB)
  • OPM Long Term Care
  • Windfall Elimination Provision
  • Taxes on Federal benefits
  • Forms used at retirement
  • Calculating your annuity benefit payments
  • Military credible services

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