FERS Federal Benefits Retirement Training
In-Person Seminar
Harrisburg, PA - February 24th & August 25th
Philadelphia, PA - February 25th & August 26th
You are eligible to attend, at no cost to you, a FERS Retirement seminar to receive education on each of the topics below from US FEDS national leadership and local member, Jim Fenstermacher. Mr. Fenstermacher is not a federal employee and US FEDS is not sponsored by any government agency.
Attendees will receive a complimentary Retirement Gap Analysis report to ensure you are prepared for retirement.
Harrisburg sessions will be approximately 2.5 hours; Philadelphia sessions are full 6 hour extended sessions including lunch
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 Seminar
Harrisburg, PA
Tuesday, February 24th, 2026
Tuesday, August 25th, 2026
Starts @ 5:30pm, lasting until 8pm
Location: Conference Center at Central Penn College
600 Valley Rd
Enola, PA 17025
Light snacks provided
(you will receive parking details after registration)
*all times are Eastern Time (ET)
Philadelphia, PA
Wednesday, February 25th, 2026
Wednesday, August 26th, 2026
Starts @ 9am, lasting until 3pm
Location: Plymouth Meeting Executive Campus
660 W Germantown Pike
Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462
Lunch provided
(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, ChFEBC℠
Mr. Clendaniel is a USFEDS 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.
Jim Fenstermacher, ChFEBC℠
Mr. Fenstermacher, approved USFEDS member, is a fiduciary-based Financial Advisor and Chartered Federal Employee Benefits Consultant (ChFEBC℠) with 360 Investment & Retirement Advisory, proudly serving greater Philadelphia, based in Plymouth Meeting, PA. Jim has his Series 6, 63, and 65 securities licenses, and the PA Health and Life Insurance license. Jim is committed to helping federal employees better understand and maximize their retirement benefits, in order to create the individualized retirement plan they deserve.
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