FERS Federal Benefits Retirement Training
In-Person Seminar
Reno - Tue, October 21st
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, Blake Candreva. Mr. Candreva is not a federal employee and US FEDS is not sponsored by any government agency.
The training will still proceed during government shutdown.
Due to space restrictions, there will be limited seating. As such, we ask that only those within 7 years of retirement or facing 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
Reno, NV
Tue, October 21st, 2025
Starts @ 5:00 pm*
Location: Innevation Center
450 Sinclair St
Reno, NV 89501
(you will receive parking details after registration)
*all times are Pacific Time (PT)
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.
Blake Candreva
Mr. Candreva, approved US FEDS consultant, is Vice President of Investments at Nevada Retirement Planners. He is a fiduciary-based investment advisor representative serving the Reno and Las Vegas areas. Blake previously worked for the Federal Bureau of Prisons, the US Forest Service, and is an Air Force combat veteran. His past experiences help fuel his desire to help federal employees understand their benefits and retire well.
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