FERS Federal Benefits Retirement Training
In-Person Seminar
Jacksonville - Wed, Feb 11th
Gainesville - Thu, Feb 12th
You are eligible to attend, at no cost to you, a FERS Retirement workshop to receive education on each of the topics below taught by US FEDS national leadership and local member, Bret Hinman. Mr. Hinman is not a federal employee and US FEDS is not sponsored by any government agency.
Due to space restrictions, there will be limited seating. As such, we ask that only those within 7 years of retirement or facing a forced retirement attend. Others may contact us for more options.
This seminar will be approximately 2.5 hours
The FERS training includes:
FERS Retirement Benefits 101 - when to retire, creditable service, annuity calculation, paperwork, survivor benefits, etc.
How can I get FERS Special Supplement payments?
TSP - how to allocate for my retirement?
When should I file Social Security?
FEHB and what plans work best with Medicare?
Should I keep FEGLI or reduce in retirement?
Plan for Taxes in your Federal Retirement
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FERS Retirement & Benefits Workshops
Jacksonville, FL
Wed, Feb 11th, 2026
Wed, Sept 16th, 2026
Starts @ 5:30 pm*
Location: Fairfield Inn and Suites
4888 Lenoir Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32216
(you will receive parking details after registration)
*all times are Eastern Time (ET)
Gainesville, FL
Thu, Feb 12th, 2026
Thu, Sept 17th, 2026
Starts @ 5:30 pm*
Location: Courtyard by Marriott
3700 SW 42nd St
Gainesville, FL 32608
(you will receive parking details after registration)
*all times are Eastern Time (ET)
William "Bill" Kumpe
Mr. Kumpe is the Chief Training Officer with US FEDS. He previously served his country as a colonel in the Army and as a judge with the Social Security administration. Bill is a Chartered Federal Employee Benefits Consultant (ChFEBC℠) and a licensed attorney in Missouri and Tennessee. With these licenses and Bill’s extensive federal experience, he is following his passion to help federal workers retire well.
Jeremy North
Mr. North leads US FEDS national expansion as the Chief Executive Officer. Jeremy is a Chartered Federal Employee Benefits Consultant (ChFEBC ℠) and has presented to federal workers across the country. Jeremy wrote the book “Engineering a Solid Retirement” and co-authored book “The Informed Fed: A Survival Guide to Federal Employee Benefits”. Jeremy's driven to provide all federal employees access to personalized service with trained professionals.
Holden Clendaniel
Mr. Clendaniel is a US FEDS National Presenter and holds the distinguished Chartered Federal Employee Benefits Consultant (ChFEBC℠) designation. Holden previously worked with the largest US brokerage firm, specializing in investments and advanced trading. That experience along with his military family upbringing gives him a unique perspective on federal benefits and investing for retirement.
James Allen
Mr. Allen is a US FEDS National Presenter, having dedicated 37 years in the US Government in the DoD, FAA, and TSA. In his role as Training Manager, James was responsible for the operational and administrative training of the entire TSA Missouri workforce of approximately 1000 employees, including introducing the FERS system to new hire candidates and assisting current employees with understanding FERS and preparing to retire, giving him a wealth of knowledge on federal benefits.
Greg Fogleman
Mr. Fogleman, US FEDS National Presenter, retired from Federal Service after 34 years as a biomedical engineer with the VA, working for VISN 8, the largest VISN in the country. After attending a US Feds Retirement Seminar himself, Greg was inspired to join the presenter team to help other federal employees approaching retirement. Greg received his BA from the University of the South and his BS from Western Carolina University.
Bret Hinman
Mr. Hinman, approved US FEDS consultant, is the Retirement and Insurance Specialist at DS Drelich & Associates, a Jacksonville based firm. He is an experienced professional with two decades of expertise in retirement planning strategies as well as group, individual health, life, and Medicare insurances. Bret's drive for finding custom solutions for his clients moved him from his career as a small business consultant and into his current passion, helping individuals plan and prepare for their personalized retirement reality.
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