Understanding federal retirement benefits and planning for your financial future can involve many moving parts. Federal Employee Advisor Network helps federal employees and retirees connect with independent, licensed financial professionals who can discuss retirement planning, FERS, CSRS, TSP, Social Security, investments, taxes, insurance, and other financial considerations based on their individual circumstances.
Our goal is to make it easier to find a qualified professional who may be appropriate for your retirement planning needs.
Federal retirement planning can involve complex decisions about pensions, savings, Social Security, healthcare, insurance, taxes, and investments.
Federal Employee Advisor Network helps simplify the process by connecting federal employees and retirees with independent financial professionals who may have experience with the retirement benefits and financial considerations that matter to federal employees.
Whether you are beginning your federal career, approaching retirement, or already retired, the right professional can help you understand the factors that may be relevant to your financial situation.
We provide personalized guidance to help individuals and families understand their benefits, prepare for retirement, manage their financial resources, and make informed decisions for the future.
We help connect individuals with independent professionals who can discuss a range of retirement and financial planning topics.
Connect with professionals familiar with federal retirement considerations, including FERS, CSRS, pension benefits, retirement eligibility, and retirement income planning.
Discuss your Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), including contribution considerations, investment options, withdrawal strategies, and how TSP savings may fit into your broader retirement plan.
Understand tax considerations that may affect retirement income, withdrawals, investments, and other financial decisions with a qualified professional.
Discuss investment options and strategies with an independent professional based on your financial circumstances, goals, time horizon, and tolerance for investment risk.
Explore Social Security claiming considerations and how Social Security may fit alongside your federal pension, TSP, and other sources of retirement income.
Getting started doesn’t have to be complicated. Our process is designed to help you share your needs and connect with an independent professional who may be appropriate for your situation.
Share your employment type, retirement goals, location, and the topics you would like to discuss.
We help connect you with an independent, licensed financial professional whose services and experience may align with your needs.
Meet directly with the professional to discuss your circumstances, questions, and financial planning considerations.
Any personalized financial advice or recommendations come directly from the independent professional, not Federal Employee Advisor Network.
Federal retirement planning is personal. Your pension, TSP savings, Social Security, insurance, taxes, investments, and retirement expenses may all play a role in your overall financial picture.
Federal Employee Advisor Network helps you connect with professionals who can discuss these considerations and help you better understand your available options.
Discuss retirement income needs, pension considerations, savings, expenses, and long-term financial goals.
Learn more about considerations involving FERS, CSRS, TSP, FEGLI, and other federal employee benefits.
Discuss Social Security timing and how benefits may fit into your broader retirement income strategy.
Explore investment considerations based on your objectives, timeline, financial circumstances, and risk considerations.
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The professional you connect with is responsible for evaluating your individual circumstances and providing any advice or recommendations directly to you.
Find answers to common questions about federal pensions and how our advisory process can help you secure your financial future.
Are retirement professionals worth considering?
A qualified retirement professional may help you understand different retirement income sources, investments, taxes, Social Security, and federal benefits. Whether professional guidance is appropriate depends on your circumstances, financial goals, and the complexity of your retirement decisions.
What is a federal pension plan?
A federal pension is a retirement benefit available to eligible federal employees under applicable federal retirement systems. FERS (Federal Employees Retirement System) and CSRS (Civil Service Retirement System) are two primary federal retirement systems. Eligibility and benefit calculations depend on the rules applicable to each employee.
How can I plan for federal retirement?
Federal retirement planning may involve reviewing your FERS or CSRS benefits, TSP savings, Social Security, insurance coverage, taxes, expected expenses, and other financial resources. An independent professional can help you evaluate these factors based on your individual circumstances.
What are the three components of FERS retirement?
FERS generally includes three major components: the FERS Basic Benefit Plan, Social Security, and the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP). Each can play a different role in an eligible federal employee’s overall retirement income.
How does TSP fit into federal retirement planning?
The TSP is a defined contribution retirement savings plan for federal employees and members of the uniformed services. Your TSP balance and available options may be relevant when evaluating your overall retirement income strategy.
When should federal employees start planning for retirement?
There is no single planning timeline that applies to everyone. Starting earlier may give you more time to review your federal benefits, savings, Social Security, insurance, taxes, and expected retirement expenses before making important decisions.
What services do you offer?
Federal Employee Advisor Network is a connection service. We help federal employees and retirees connect with independent financial professionals who may provide services involving retirement planning, investment management, tax planning, Social Security, life insurance, federal benefits, and broader financial planning.
