Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio and serving federal employees throughout multiple states, Shawn Swanson provides retirement planning preparedness and financial consulting with a specialty in serving the retirement preparedness and financial needs of employees of the United States Federal Government and their families.
Shawn provides assistance with a variety of financial planning concerns including issues related to Thrift Savings Plan, FEGLI, FERS, CSRS benefits and overall retirement preparedness. Shawn’s unique combination of education and experience provides federal employees with access to a financial consultant with specific training, experience and resources that can be tailored to individual financial situations.
Newsletters
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Midyear Checkup: Can You Contribute More to Your Retirement Plan?
With traditional pensions in decline, it’s up to the individual employee to build retirement savings in a work-based account.
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HOT TOPIC: The Shutdown is Over: What Now?
The longest government shutdown in U.S. history ended on November 12, 2025. This article looks at the bill that ended the shutdown, issues that are unresolved, and estimates of the economic impact.
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Balancing Life in the Sandwich Generation
The day-to-day demands of supporting multiple generations can take a toll, but planning and support might help achieve a workable balance.
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Goodbye Passwords, Hello Passkeys
As major tech companies, apps, and websites make passkeys their default security option, it’s likely you’ll be prompted to set them up to help secure your accounts.
Calculators
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Cash Flow Analysis
This Cash Flow Analysis form will help you weigh your income vs. your expenses.
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Required Minimum Distributions
Estimate the annual required distribution from your traditional IRA or former employer's retirement plan after you turn age 73.