A ChFEBCSM (Chartered Federal Employee Benefits Consultant) is a designation provided for those who have successfully completed a training course and examination covering all federal employee benefits. Jack has achieved these credentials and signed the code of ethics. The ChFEBC designation must be renewed at the beginning of each year to ensure the holder has kept current on all federal benefit changes. A background check has been done by the organization to make sure that Jack is in good ethical standing and has the appropriate SEC and FINRA licenses to do business.
Jack will help you make sense of the complex Federal Benefits process. He'll help you find answers to your questions like:
What retirement system am I under?
When should I retire in order to receive the highest benefit?
What is my minimum retirement age?
What day should I retire?
Should I make deposits or re-deposits?
Do I need to choose a survivor at retirement?
Why?
Whom?
What withdrawal option should I plan to take at retirement?
As one who specializes in federal employee benefits, Jack can educate you on the following topics:
CSRS/CSRS offset sections
FERS and CSRS transferees
Special Provisions CSRS/FERS (law enforcement, fire fighters, air traffic controllers, reservists)
Federal Employee Group Life Insurance (FEGLI),
Voluntary Contribution Program
Thrift Savings Plan (a 401k-type plan)
Social Security impact on benefits
Health insurance (FEHB)
Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, and Health Reimbursement Administration
OPM Long Term Care
Medicare
Taxes on federal benefits
Forms used at retirement
Calculating your annuity benefit payments
Options regarding mandatory retirement
Calculation of part-time service
Military credible services
TSP investment options
Other federal benefits
As Social Security becomes more strained by the large numbers of baby boomers reaching retirement age, everyone is more concerned about retirement benefits. Many are turning to financial planning professionals to help them sort out their plans for retirement. But while non-federal employees have access to a large pool of financial pros, federal employees have very few options. The trouble is, there just arent many financial-services-trained professionals out there who understand the complex benefits and financial planning needs of federal employees.
Jack Patterson, CFP is one of those rare few. In fact, the College of Financial Planning Board of Standards who issues CFP Designations (Certified Financial Planner) has said, "What is needed are more financial-services-trained professionals who could be able to help and assist federal employees in taking advantage of their federal employee benefits."