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Authors
Ian Smith
Ian Smith is one of the co-founders of FedSmith.com. He has over 20 years of combined experience in media and government services, having worked at two government contracting firms and an online news and web development company prior to his current role at FedSmith.
Ralph R. Smith
Ralph Smith has several decades of experience working with federal human resources issues. He has written extensively on a full range of human resources topics in books and newsletters and is a co-founder of two companies and several newsletters on federal human resources. Follow Ralph on Twitter: @RalphSmith47
Dallen Haws
Dallen Haws is a Financial Advisor who is dedicated to helping federal employees live their best life and plan an incredible retirement. He hosts a podcast and YouTube channel all about federal benefits and retirement. You can learn more about him at Haws Federal Advisors.
Susan McGuire Smith
Susan McGuire Smith spent most of her federal legal career with NASA, serving as Chief Counsel at Marshall Space Flight Center for 14 years. Her expertise is in government contracts, ethics, and personnel law.
Francis Xavier (FX) Bergmeister
Francis Xavier (FX) Bergmeister retired from the USMC and the F.B.I. Consider following him on LinkedIn as he shares articles from others about retirement and other financial topics. He also provides retirement seminars thru Federal Career Experts.
Gleb Tsipursky
Dr. Gleb Tsipursky was named “Office Whisperer” by The New York Times for helping leaders overcome frustrations with hybrid work as the CEO of the future-of-work consultancy Disaster Avoidance Experts, and he wrote the best-seller called “Returning to the Office and Leading Hybrid and Remote Teams.”
Mathew B. Tully, Esq.
Mathew B. Tully is a founding partner of Tully Rinckey PLLC. He concentrates his practice on representing federal government employees and military personnel. To schedule a meeting with one of the firm’s federal employment law attorneys call (202) 787-1900. The information in this column is not intended as legal advice.
David Fei
David Fei is the co-founder of PlanWell Financial Planning. He specializes in guiding federal employees toward a confident retirement nationwide. PlanWell's mission is to empower Feds when making retirement decisions, ensuring their benefit choices align with their retirement aspirations. Sign up for our no-cost Federal Retirement Webinar or contact him for a confidential review.
Mel Stubbs
Mel Stubbs is a Financial Planner and educator at Christy Capital who works with federal employees all over the country, teaching them how their retirement system works and how to plan for retirement using their available benefits.
Anthony Bucci
With over 17 years of experience as a financial planner, author and educator, Anthony Bucci helps Feds ‘cut through the noise’ and make retirement decisions free from opinion, emotion and conjecture. Find out more about Anthony by visiting www.missionpointplan.com. Securities and advisory services offered through LPL Financial, a registered investment advisor. Member FINRA/SIPC.
Brad Bobb
Brad Bobb is a financial planner with over a decade of experience working with federal employees. He is acutely focused on the financial livelihood of employees who are part of the CSRS or FERS systems. Any federal employee wanting more information about Brad can visit bobbfinancial.com.
Jason Kay
Jason Kay is a professional resume writer and regular contributor to KSADoctor.com, a professional federal resume service and repository of sample KSA statements.
Randy Silvey
Randy Silvey is the published author of You FIRST, Federal Employees Retirement Guide, one of the bestselling books of its kind on Amazon and Kindle. For over 18 years, he’s been educating and guiding Feds in pursuing wealthier retirement lifestyles. Randy can be reached at 816-524-1515 or visit his website at www.silverlightfinancial.com. Securities offered through Infinity Financial Services. Member FINRA/SIPC.
Brenton Smith
Brenton Smith is a policy advisor on Social Security with The Heartland Institute, a libertarian think tank in Arlington Heights, IL.
Thiago Glieger
Thiago Glieger, CFP®, AIF®, ChFEBC℠ is a partner at a private wealth management firm in the Washington, DC area. With 40+ years of experience, the firm specializes in serving retiring federal employees. As trusted fiduciaries, they help a select group of families turn their resources and ideas into a fulfilling and meaningful retirement. Thiago also leads The Fed Corner, a program designed to empower federal employees to be smarter about their money and make the most of their retirement years.
Justin Holtz
Justin is the owner of District Financial Advisors, a firm focused on serving the needs of federal employees and their families. He is a Certified Financial Planner and has been helping people make the most of their money for over 21 years.
Benjamin Derge
Ben Derge, a Chartered Federal Employee Benefits Consultant (ChFEBC℠), is a writer and editor at PlanWell Financial Planning. With over a decade of experience advising federal employees, Ben is passionate about helping them plan their retirement. Inspired by his late grandfather, a colonel in the Army, he ensures the federal and military community receives quality information about their retirement benefits. Sign up for a free Federal Retirement Webinar at PlanWell Financial.
Jesse Black
Jesse Black has over 18 years of experience assisting Federal Employees with their retirement. He’s a nationally known Federal Retirement Planner. He has assisted thousands of Federal Employees one-on-one and thousands more have attended his webinars and seminars. He Co-hosts FedSmart Podcast and Co-Founded FedSmart Retirement Planners.
Charles Dzama
Charles Dzama has been assisting federal agencies with their Retirement Benefits Training and helping federal employees prepare for and retire gracefully for nearly 16 years. Subscribe to FedWise, his free monthly newsletter with tips and articles to help you plan a successful retirement, or schedule a complimentary 15-minute phone call for a deeper dive into your federal benefits.