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Serving Those Who Serve Our exclusive focus is serving the dedicated men and women who form the Federal workforce. In 1989 we saw a need.

The financial services industry did not offer customized planning for active and retired Federal employees. As a career Fed, you are part of a unique group. Traditionally your employee benefits have been the gold standard, however the combined handbooks covering your benefits span hundreds of pages. Moreover, these benefits are continually being revised. Our team of trained advisors can help you n

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Welcome back to the third installment of our series on the TSP Funds!In Part 1, we explored the stability and principal ...
09/07/2026

Welcome back to the third installment of our series on the TSP Funds!

In Part 1, we explored the stability and principal preservation offered by the TSP’s G Fund. In Part 2, we discussed how the F Fund provides broad exposure to the U.S. bond market and why bond prices can fluctuate as interest rates change.

This week, we’re shifting gears and looking at the first of the TSP’s stock funds: the Common Stock Index Investment (C) Fund.

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In Part 1, we explored the stability and principal preservation offered by the TSP’s G Fund. In Part 2, we discussed how the F Fund provides broad exposure to the U.S. bond market and why bond prices can fluctuate as interest rates change.

Welcome back to the third installment of our series on the TSP Funds!In Part 1, we explored the stability and principal ...
09/05/2026

Welcome back to the third installment of our series on the TSP Funds!

In Part 1, we explored the stability and principal preservation offered by the TSP’s G Fund. In Part 2, we discussed how the F Fund provides broad exposure to the U.S. bond market and why bond prices can fluctuate as interest rates change.

In Part 1, we explored the stability and principal preservation offered by the TSP’s G Fund. In Part 2, we discussed how the F Fund provides broad exposure to the U.S. bond market and why bond prices can fluctuate as interest rates change.

For generations, retiring from federal service meant navigating a mountain of paperwork. Retirement applications were pr...
09/03/2026

For generations, retiring from federal service meant navigating a mountain of paperwork. Retirement applications were printed, mailed, reviewed by hand, and routed through multiple offices before reaching the Office of Personnel Management (OPM). That process often contributed to lengthy wait times and unnecessary frustration for new retirees.

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For generations, retiring from federal service meant navigating a mountain of paperwork. Retirement applications were printed, mailed, reviewed by hand, and routed through multiple offices before reaching the Office of Personnel Management (OPM). That process often contributed to lengthy wait times....

In Part 1 of our five-week series on the TSP funds, we explored the G Fund and discussed why it occupies a unique place ...
09/01/2026

In Part 1 of our five-week series on the TSP funds, we explored the G Fund and discussed why it occupies a unique place in the investment world. Because the G Fund’s underlying securities aren’t publicly traded, it offers a level of stability that can’t be found in traditional bond funds; however, it also carries significant purchasing power risk, which can be a concern for Feds looking to leverage capital appreciation to build a long-term retirement fund.

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In Part 1 of our five-week series on the TSP funds, we explored the G Fund and discussed why it occupies a unique place in the investment world. Because the G Fund’s underlying securities aren’t publicly traded, it offers a level of stability that can’t be found in traditional bond funds; howe...

If you’ve been following healthcare policy lately, you may have seen headlines about a proposal that would automatically...
08/29/2026

If you’ve been following healthcare policy lately, you may have seen headlines about a proposal that would automatically enroll newly eligible Medicare beneficiaries into Medicare Advantage plans instead of the original Medicare Parts A and B (optional).

For federal employees and retirees, this raises important questions. Would the proposal affect your Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) coverage? Is it likely to become law? And is Medicare Advantage actually a better option?

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If you’ve been following healthcare policy lately, you may have seen headlines about a proposal that would automatically enroll newly eligible Medicare beneficiaries into Medicare Advantage plans instead of the original Medicare Parts A and B (optional).

At the bright, young age of 10 years old, I found myself standing in the Rags to Riches museum at Dollywood, staring at ...
08/28/2026

At the bright, young age of 10 years old, I found myself standing in the Rags to Riches museum at Dollywood, staring at an artifact of folklore that I thought existed only in the realm of myth. I’d heard the song so many times growing up, it had been woven into the fabric of who I was. I still know the words by heart. I couldn’t believe that Dolly Parton’s “coat of many colors that my mama sewed for me” was real, that right in front of me was tangible proof that Dolly’s story was real. The pretty, rich blonde lady who was so famous was one of us. 🦋

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At the bright, young age of 10 years old, I found myself standing in the Rags to Riches museum at Dollywood, staring at an artifact of folklore that I thought existed only in the realm of myth. I’d heard the song so many times growing up, it had been woven into the fabric of who I was. I still kno...

In this episode, Katelyn and Dan explore how 529 plans have expanded beyond traditional college savings and how Medicare...
08/27/2026

In this episode, Katelyn and Dan explore how 529 plans have expanded beyond traditional college savings and how Medicare IRMAA can affect retirement healthcare costs.

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Katelyn and Dan explore how 529 plans have expanded beyond traditional college savings and how Medicare IRMAA can affect retirement healthcare costs.

The Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) offers federal employees and members of the uniformed services a straightforward lineup of...
08/25/2026

The Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) offers federal employees and members of the uniformed services a straightforward lineup of investment options, but understanding what each fund actually does—and when it makes sense to use it—is essential to building a retirement strategy. While the TSP includes Lifecycle (L) Funds that provide inherent diversification that automatically scales risk down over time, these funds are not different choices, but are rather built from the five core investment options: the G, F, C, S, and I Funds.

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The Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) offers federal employees and members of the uniformed services a straightforward lineup of investment options, but understanding what each fund actually does—and when it makes sense to use it—is essential to building a retirement strategy. While the TSP includes Lif...

When most people think of the uniformed services, they immediately think of the military. While the Armed Forces make up...
08/22/2026

When most people think of the uniformed services, they immediately think of the military. While the Armed Forces make up the majority of these organizations, the United States actually has EIGHT different branches of uniformed service, each serving a unique mission in defense, public health, science, and national security.

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When most people think of the uniformed services, they immediately think of the military. While the Armed Forces make up the majority of these organizations, the United States actually has EIGHT different branches of uniformed service, each serving a unique mission in defense, public health, science...

: Over the years and particularly over the last 18 months, there have been thousands of employees covered by the Federa...
08/21/2026

: Over the years and particularly over the last 18 months, there have been thousands of employees covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) who left federal service before they were eligible to immediately retire. When they left federal service, they chose not to receive a lump-sum payment refund of contributions they made over the years to the FERS Retirement and Disability Fund. With at least five years of FERS service when they left federal service, these departed employees were eligible for deferred retirement, and they will receive a deferred FERS annuity. This column discusses the new Office of Personnel Management rules on FERS deferred retirement.

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Over the years and particularly over the last 18 months, there have been thousands of employees covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) who left federal service before they were eligible to immediately retire. When they left federal service, they chose not to receive a lump-sum pay...

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