Our Federal Employee planners are experts in helping Federal Employees structure a better plan for their retirement.
Our approved “Federal Employee Benefit Planners" offer NO FEE retirement planning services
You will not be charged a fee for any “retirement consultation services” or “Pre-retirement Strategy reports” no matter how extensive the reports or retirement planning advice might be. They provide an exclusive “14-page report” that will illustrate your stand-alone and combined Pension, Social Security and TSP options. Additionally at your request, a free 15-minute telephonic tutorial is also available.
These professionals are required to meet our high standards of being trustworthy, knowledgeable, personable, compassionate and responsive. Each advisor is required to attend regular training meetings and keep current with federal benefits that affect your retirement.
Meet Our Planners
Ken Van der Does
Ken is Director and co-founder of Federal Benefit Advisory. After serving in the United States Air Force, he launched a private business where he learned inside management skills and employee relations. His love for business continued as he entered the financial services industry and formed a partnership with a large marketing company. In 1993 he expanded his vision of providing financial services when he moved his family to the Pacific Northwest and founded National Benefit Advisory, Inc. That eventually led to the formation of Federal Benefit Advisory, a firm focused on helping Federal employees with their retirement.
George Shipe, FRC
George joined National Benefit Advisory, Inc. as a Retirement Planner in 1993, after decades as a banker. He has developed a large clientele applying a unique design for each individual retirement income plan and is Co-Founder of Federal Benefit Advisory. His practice has been working with the general public, federal employees about to retire, as well as those already retired, with perspective on the changing needs of the client in retirement.
George can be heard occasionally as expert guest on ‘Business Talk Radio’, ‘Right At Home Radio’ and ‘Aging Options’ a legal advice radio program, for the retired.
He is a U.S. Army and Army National Guard veteran and member of the 3rd Infantry Regiment (Old Guard) Association.
Martin has been with Federal Benefit Advisory since 2007. He brings a wealth of experience and knowledge in the financial services industry. He is a trusted expert among financial professionals. Martin enjoys helping federal and postal employees build confidence to make sound retirement planning decisions. He knows first-hand the challenges that many face as they plan for and approach retirement. He believes helping employees understand the complexities of their benefits and making informed decisions are the first steps to creating and living a successful retirement.
Phyllis Ramsay, FRC
Phyllis has a rich background in business and retirement planning. After 15 years as a real estate broker, she began her retirement planning in 1988. She was hungry for knowledge and attended every seminar, course and school she could in order to be the best professional possible.
In addition to federal retirement planning, she has developed a large clientele planning long term care, estate planning and trusts.
Richard Wilkes, FRC
Richard has a rich 35 years of financial planning experience. He is well experienced in planning with focus on retirement income planning combined with asset preservation for the retiree. Mr. Wilkes is constantly involved in business and financial course work to stay current in the ever changing retirement landscape.
Layne Beck, FRC
Layne has 40 years of experience with income and retirement planning. He has a BS in accounting and finance from Utah State University. He spent 2 years as a tax preparer and Auditor in a CPA firm. Layne has continued his education taking various courses to increase his knowledge to help his clients minimize taxation. He has been married for 43 years and has 5 children and 15 grandchildren. In his spare time, Layne enjoys the outdoors hiking, skiing, mountain biking and spending time with his family.
Rudolph Pierre, FRC
Rudolph, a former Internal Revenue Service Tax Examiner, has over 30 years of experience in the financial services industry with experience as a Licensed Loan Officer, Financial Consultant for individuals and business owners.
As an active member in his community, he was co-founder and advisor to several community organizations as well as serving as Chairman of the Board of Commissioners for the Asbury Park Housing Authority, Trustee for the Asbury Park Housing Authority Community Development Corporation and Advisory Committee Member for State Senator, Ronald Rice, on Affordable Housing.
Rudolph’s rich background in serving the community and his service as a federal employee provide him with an uncommon depth in the federal employee retirement planning industry with his personal application to each federal employee seeking a clarity in their retirement planning process.
John James, FRC
John brings entrepreneurial spirit, business acumen, and a wealth of experience as a Federal Employee Benefit Advisor. He has been in the financial services industry for over 15 years and is always ready to dig into the details with Federal employees to find the very best plans for retirement. He applies his experience and knowledge to each client interaction, helping the client find the best options to suit their ever-changing needs. John welcomes new Federal employee clients.
John has served on the Board of Directors of numerous non-profits, coached youth softball for twenty years, and single-handedly remodeled his home. He is a blacksmith, a ukelele player, and a dog lover. He travels extensively with his wife and has a goal of hiking all accessible parts of the Oregon Trail.
Upcoming Tele-Seminars
Thursday, October 17th
Noon – 12:45 p.m.
Thursday, October 24th
Noon – 12:45 p.m.
Thursday, October 31st
Noon – 12:45 p.m.
Order your custom retirement report
Our free “14-page report” will illustrate your stand-alone & combined Pension, Social Security and TSP options & other income for any age & time you select.