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FERS Retirement Planning Services in Baltimore
If you're a federal employee in Baltimore, Maryland covered under FERS and thinking about retirement, now is the time to get a clear, complete picture of your benefits. The Spivak Financial Group serves FERS clients throughout the Baltimore area with personalized, one-on-one retirement planning — available via phone and Zoom at a time that works for you.
Federal employees in the Baltimore area face a unique set of retirement planning challenges — from navigating the FERS Minimum Retirement Age to understanding how the FERS Supplement works and when it makes sense to delay Social Security. The Spivak Financial Group specializes in helping Baltimore area federal employees navigate these decisions with confidence, providing clear, unbiased guidance via phone and Zoom throughout Maryland.
At The Spivak Financial Group, we believe that every federal employee in Baltimore deserves access to expert, unbiased FERS retirement planning — regardless of their account balance or years of service. Our team of fiduciary advisors serves Baltimore area federal employees throughout Maryland with the same level of personalized attention and expertise, available via phone and Zoom at no cost for your initial consultation.
FERS Planning Services for Baltimore Federal Employees
FERS Retirement Questions from Baltimore Federal Employees
How does FERS retirement work for Baltimore federal employees?
FERS is a three-part retirement system for federal employees in Baltimore and across the country. It consists of: (1) the Basic Benefit Plan — a defined benefit pension based on your years of service and High-3 salary; (2) the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) — a 401(k)-style savings plan with agency matching contributions; and (3) Social Security. Coordinating all three components effectively is the key to maximizing your FERS retirement income.
What is the FERS Minimum Retirement Age for Baltimore federal employees?
The FERS Minimum Retirement Age (MRA) depends on your birth year: born before 1948 = MRA 55; born 1948–1952 = MRA 55–56 (graduated); born 1953–1964 = MRA 56; born 1965–1969 = MRA 56–57 (graduated); born 1970 or later = MRA 57. Federal employees in Baltimore can retire at their MRA with 30+ years of service and receive an immediate, unreduced annuity. A FERS retirement planner in Baltimore can help you determine your MRA and plan your retirement date accordingly.
How much will my FERS pension be if I retire from Baltimore?
Your FERS pension is calculated as: 1% × High-3 Average Salary × Years of Creditable Service (or 1.1% if you retire at 62+ with 20+ years). For example, a Baltimore area federal employee with a $90,000 High-3 salary and 30 years of service would receive a pension of approximately $27,000 per year ($2,250/month) before taxes. A FERS retirement planner in Baltimore can calculate your exact pension estimate and help you maximize it.
Why should Baltimore federal employees work with The Spivak Financial Group?
The Spivak Financial Group is a nationally recognized FERS advisor with over 35 years of experience helping federal employees maximize their retirement benefits. We are fiduciary advisors — legally obligated to act in your best interest — and we specialize exclusively in FERS retirement planning. We serve Baltimore area federal employees throughout Maryland via phone and Zoom, providing expert, personalized guidance at no cost for your initial consultation.
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Key FERS Facts
- Pension = 1% × High-3 × Years
- 1.1% multiplier at age 62 with 20+ years
- TSP agency match up to 5%
- FERS Supplement bridges to age 62
- FEHB continues into retirement