FERS Federal Benefits Retirement Training

In-Person Seminar

Akron, OH - Mon, Sep 15th

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 members, Eric and Lindsay Cameron. Mr. and Mrs. Cameron are not federal employees 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

Akron/Cuyahoga Falls, OH

Mon, September 15th, 2025

Starts @ 5:30pm

Location: Sheraton Suites

1989 Front St

Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221

(you will receive parking details after registration)

*all times are Eastern Time (ET)

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.

Lindsay Cameron, CFP

Lindsay Cameron, Certified Financial Planner™ and approved US FEDS consultant, joined Hackenberg Financial Group in 2006 after graduating from Kent State University. Lindsay firmly believes that "listening to clients is extremely important to their success…I listen first, then focus on establishing priorities and a plan that works for them to stay on-track and meet their individual goals.” Lindsay resides in Canton and enjoys reading, staying fit and volunteering in the community. She is a past treasurer for the YWCA Board of Directors and also currently volunteers her time with Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Stark County and Hannah’s House.

Eric Cameron

Eric Cameron, approved US FEDS consultant, has over fifteen years in the insurance industry and another decade in management. Eric says, “I love working with people. I am a people person. There’s nothing more satisfying for me than seeing a client really succeed and reach their goals because of the financial planning that we’ve done. It’s very rewarding for me.” Eric spends a lot of his free time golfing, playing pickleball, photography and going to the shooting range.

Eric and Lindsay together have 6 kids and a dog and enjoy spending time with the family.

US FEDS Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code: 9ZBD3

Lindsay Cameron offers securities and investment advisory services through Gradient Securities, LLC (Arden Hills, MN 866-991-1539). Member FINRA/SIPC. Gradient Securities, LLC (a SEC Registered Investment Advisor) offers investment advisory services under the d.b.a. of Gradient Wealth Management. Gradient Securities, LLC and its advisers do not render tax, legal, or accounting advice. Hackenberg Financial Group and USFEDS are not affiliated with Gradient Securities, LLC. Lindsay Cameron is not affiliated with or endorsed by Social Security or any government agency.

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