The Federal Retirement Podcast

Before You Retire: 3 Decisions That Can Impact Your Income For Life

Retirement from federal service isn’t a single moment. It’s a series of decisions – and each one shapes your income, cash flow, and ultimately, more retirement confidence. In this presentation, David Raetz of Benchmark Financial Group discusses: - Choosing the Right Retirement Date - How to Bridge the Income Gap - Creating Your Retirement Paycheck - How to Get Started on Your Retirement Plan --------------------------------------------------------------- Connect with Benchmark Financial Group: Website | https://bfgkc.com [https://bfgkc.com] LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/company/benchmark-financial-group-llc [https://www.linkedin.com/company/benchmark-financial-group-llc] Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/BenchmarkFinancialGroupLLC [https://www.facebook.com/BenchmarkFinancialGroupLLC] Benchmark Financial Group is located at 10975 Benson Dr., Suite 500, Overland Park, KS 66210, Corporate Woods Building 12. You can contact us by visiting our website at https://bfgkc.com [https://bfgkc.com], calling 913.227.4224, or emailing David at david.raetz@bfgkc.com. Securities and Advisory Services are offered through CreativeOne Securities, LLC. Member FINRA/SIPC and an Investment Advisor. Benchmark Financial Group, LLC, and CreativeOne Securities are not affiliated companies. #federalemployees #federalbenefits #federalretirement #benchmarkfinancialgroup #planyourfederalretirement

Your Federal Pension: The Foundation of a Confident Retirement Plan

Learn how key retirement decisions can shape your monthly income, survivor benefits, and long-term retirement strategy. In this episode, David Raetz of Benchmark Financial Group discusses: * FERS Pension & Supplements * Retirement Income Sources * Survivor Benefits * How to Get Started on Your Retirement Plan --------------------------------------------- Connect with Benchmark Financial Group: Website |  bfgkc.com [https://bfgkc.com/] LinkedIn | @benchmark-financial-group-llc [https://www.linkedin.com/company/benchmark-financial-group-llc] Facebook | @BenchmarkFinancialGroupLLC [https://www.facebook.com/BenchmarkFinancialGroupLLC] Benchmark Financial Group is located at 10975 Benson Dr., Suite 500, Overland Park, KS 66210, Corporate Woods Building 12. You can contact us by visiting our website at bfgkc.com [https://bfgkc.com/], calling 913.227.4224, or emailing David at david.raetz@bfgkc.com. Securities and Advisory Services are offered through CreativeOne Securities, LLC. Member FINRA/SIPC and an Investment Advisor. Benchmark Financial Group, LLC, and CreativeOne Securities are not affiliated companies.

Navigating Market Volatility with TSP | Federal Retirement Planning

Choosing your retirement date may seem like a small detail, but for federal employees, it can have a significant financial impact. In this video, David Raetz of Benchmark Financial Group [https://bfgkc.com], explains how to align your exit date for maximum benefits and minimal income disruption for a smooth transition into retirement. --------------------------------------------------------------- Connect with Benchmark Financial Group: Website | ⁠bfgkc.com⁠ [https://bfgkc.com/] LinkedIn | ⁠@benchmark-financial-group-llc⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/benchmark-financial-group-llc] Facebook | ⁠@BenchmarkFinancialGroupLLC⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/BenchmarkFinancialGroupLLC] Benchmark Financial Group is located at 10975 Benson Dr., Suite 500, Overland Park, KS 66210, Corporate Woods Building 12. You can contact us by visiting our website at https://bfgkc.com [https://bfgkc.com], calling 913.227.4224, or emailing David at david.raetz@bfgkc.com. Securities and Advisory Services are offered through CreativeOne Securities, LLC. Member FINRA/SIPC and an Investment Advisor. Benchmark Financial Group, LLC, and CreativeOne Securities are not affiliated companies.

Timing Your Exit: Maximize Benefits & Minimize Gaps | Federal Retirement Planning

Choosing your retirement date may seem like a small detail, but for federal employees, it can have a significant financial impact. In this podcast episode, David Raetz of Benchmark Financial Group explains how to align your exit date for maximum benefits and minimal income disruption for a smooth transition into retirement.---------------------------------------------------------------Connect with Benchmark Financial Group:Website | bfgkc.com [https://bfgkc.com/]LinkedIn | @benchmark-financial-group-llc [https://www.linkedin.com/company/benchmark-financial-group-llc]Facebook | @BenchmarkFinancialGroupLLC [https://www.facebook.com/BenchmarkFinancialGroupLLC]Benchmark Financial Group is located at 10975 Benson Dr., Suite 500, Overland Park, KS 66210, Corporate Woods Building 12. You can contact us by visiting our website at https://bfgkc.com, calling 913.227.4224, or emailing David at david.raetz@bfgkc.com.Securities and Advisory Services are offered through CreativeOne Securities, LLC. Member FINRA/SIPC and an Investment Advisor. Benchmark Financial Group, LLC, and CreativeOne Securities are not affiliated companies.

Don't Retire Blind! 2026 Changes That Could Affect Federal Retirement

In this presentation, Benchmark Financial Group provides an overview of the 2026 changes that can potentially impact your Federal Retirement. Changes impact TSP, taxes, Medicare, and more!————Since 1987, Benchmark Financial Group, LLC has been committed to helping clients realize their financial independence, especially at retirement. Benchmark works with federal employees to provide a customized analysis of their federal benefits at a time convenient for the employee. This customized analysis of federal benefits is prepared by Benchmark professionals who hold a ChFEBC designation. This means we are financial professionals who have completed extensive training to learn and understand federal benefits. As a result, Benchmark helps provide many optional answers to the questions that concern federal employees.Follow Benchmark Financial Group:Website: https://bfgkc.com/LinkedIn at / benchmark-financial-group-llcFacebook at / benchmarkfinancialgroupllc Benchmark is located at 10975 Benson Dr., Suite 500, Overland Park, KS 66210, Corporate Woods Building 12. You can contact Benchmark Financial Group by visiting the website at https://bfgkc.com, calling 913.227.4224, or emailing David at david.raetz@bfgkc.com.Securities and Advisory Services are offered through CreativeOne Securities, LLC. Member FINRA/SIPC and an Investment Advisor. Benchmark Financial Group, LLC, and CreativeOne Securities are not affiliated companies.