FERS Federal Benefits Retirement Training

In-Person Seminar

New Orleans, LA - CANCELED - moved to August

You are eligible to attend, at no cost to you, a FERS Retirement seminar to receive education on each of the topics below taught by US FEDS national leadership and local member, Dominick Sparcella. Mr. Sparcella 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 Seminar

New Orleans, LA

Wed, June 4th, 2025

DATE CHANGE - Moving to August

Details to come

Location: Hampton Inn & Suites

1201 Convention Center Blvd

New Orleans, LA 70130

(you will receive parking details after registration)

*all times are Central Time (CT)

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 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.

Dominick Sparcella

Mr. Sparcella, approved US FEDS consultant, is a registered investment advisor representative dedicated to helping individuals and families navigate some of life’s most important financial transitions. As a Certified National Social Security Advisor (NSSA), he brings specialized knowledge to his work with Federal Employees and is currently deepening his expertise by pursuing the Retirement Income Certified Professional (RICP) designation. A proud graduate of the University of Louisiana, Dominick earned a Bachelor’s degree that laid the groundwork for his focus in retirement planning.

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