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Independent — Not Alone: The Power Behind “Better Federal Retirement”

Many federal employees appreciate that I’m an independent fiduciary advisor — it means my loyalty is to my ...

Mid-Career Federal Employee Financial Planning

Mid-Career Financial Planning Decisions You Shouldn’t Ignore

Why some of your most important financial decisions happen long before retirement Most federal employees hire an advisor ...

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Retirement Planning

What Retirees Actually Worry About—And a Smarter Way to Plan for It

When most people think about investment risk, they imagine scary headlines and sudden market drops. But if you’re ...

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Financial Planning

The Best Plan, is Yours

Client Primacy: Respecting Preference Within Fiduciary Care by Nigel Valdez, CFF®, FRC®Better Federal Retirement — Fiduciary Wealth Management ...

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What is A Fiduciary Advisor and Why Does It Matter?

Understanding the Value of a Fiduciary in Your Financial Journey What’s a fiduciary? Is every financial advisor a ...

Financial Planning

“Confused at a Higher Level”

  Why Informed Decisions Matter in Your Federal Retirement At Better Federal Retirement, one of our core responsibilities ...

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Is Your Retirement Strategy Right for You?

Retirement planning can be a complex journey, especially if you’re a federal employee retiree or nearing retirement. There’s ...

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Financial Planning

Why do Federal Employees need financial planning?

Creating a comprehensive financial plan is essential for everyone, including federal employees. Here’s an in-depth look at why ...