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For financial advisors
The federal benefits specialty,
from training to credential.
2.79 million federal employees. Almost no advisors trained to serve them. FedEd Academy™ teaches the system. RFBS™ earns the credential.
Why this market
2.79 million federal employees. An affluent, stable, underserved client base.
The federal civilian workforce, plus USPS and the uniformed services, is the largest employment category in the United States. Above-median household income. Defined-benefit pensions. Generous health benefits. Retention rates that routinely exceed 20 years.
And yet fewer than 2% of financial advisors are trained to advise on federal benefits. The system is genuinely different from the private sector: CSRS, FERS, the TSP, FEHB, FEGLI, the WEP and GPO Social Security offsets. Generic advice often misses the specific levers a federal employee actually has.
FEBA exists to close that gap — independent, non-commercial, and built specifically for the federal market.
Two programs. One pathway.
Training, then the credential.
FedEd Academy™ teaches the federal benefits system. The RFBS™ designation is what you earn when you complete the curriculum and demonstrate mastery.
Training program
FedEd Academy™
Learn the federal benefits system.
A 3-day virtual or 2-day in-person curriculum covering FERS, TSP, FEHB, FEGLI, Social Security coordination, and special provisions. 11 hours of CFP® CE credits.
- Pre-class study guide
- Classroom workbook
- Marketing manual
- ReadyRetire Gap Calculator
- Digital resources library
- Online exam
The designation
RFBS™
Earn the credential federal employees can trust.
The Registered Federal Benefits Specialist™ designation — awarded to advisors who complete the FedEd Academy™ curriculum and meet ongoing standards.
- Listed in public directory
- CE every 2 years required
- Code of Ethics
- Federal-employee specialty badge
What’s in the curriculum
Everything you need to advise a federal employee.
FedEd Academy™ doesn’t just teach the federal benefits system — it gives you the tools to find, serve, and grow federal-employee clients.
Pre-class study guide
Sent two weeks before the session. Get oriented to the federal benefits landscape before day one.
Classroom workbook
A printed reference for every topic covered, kept and used after the class.
Marketing manual
How to find, prospect, and convert federal-employee clients — without sounding like every other advisor.
ReadyRetire Gap Calculator
A federal-specific retirement income calculator. Run real projections for FERS and CSRS clients.
Digital resources library
Handouts, sample client letters, OPM reference docs, and update memos — searchable and current.
Online exam
Demonstrate mastery of the material. Required for the RFBS℠ designation.
11 hours of CFP® CE credits
Approved continuing education from the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards.
Post-class support
Office hours, an alumni community, and direct access to FEBA staff when a tricky case comes up.
How to get started
Our fast and easy 3-step process.
Most advisors decide within a week of their first call with us.
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Talk it through with our team. We don’t expect you to just buy this blind. We’ll answer questions and help you decide if the timing fits.
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Register for an upcoming session
Attend a virtual or in-person class to start your journey into the federal space. We run 6 to 8 public sessions per year.
See upcoming sessionsClass formats
Three ways to take the class.
Public sessions run on a recurring schedule. Custom sessions fit around your team’s calendar.
Virtual public session
3 half-days · $2,350
Three 4.5-hour sessions over consecutive days, live and interactive. The most popular format — covers the same material as in-person.
See virtual datesIn-person public session
2 full days · $2,350
Two 8-hour days at a regional venue. Same curriculum, more time for in-class exercises and peer discussion.
See in-person datesOn-demand custom for your team
3-person min · from $6,750
Schedule a private session for your practice, RIA, or BD’s advisor team. Content can be tailored to your client base and case mix.
Request a custom sessionWhat RFBS™ means in practice
Three things that make it different.
Trained, not just titled
RFBS℠ designees complete the full FedEd Academy™ curriculum and pass an exam. It’s not a pay-for-badge credential — it’s earned.
Continuously current
CE every two years keeps the designation active. OPM policy changes, new Open Season rules, and legislative updates are integrated into the recertification.
No pay-to-play leads
The RFBS℠ public directory doesn’t sell leads or rank specialists by referral fees. Customers find specialists by specialty and location — that’s it.
Learn more about the designation, the public directory, and the Code of Ethics on registeredfederalbenefitsspecialist.com.
Find an RFBS™ specialist.
Browse the public directory of designees. Filter by state, specialty, language, and virtual availability.
Open the directoryTalk to FEBA about becoming an RFBS™.
Not sure which format fits your practice? Want to talk through the curriculum before you commit? We respond to every inquiry personally, usually within one business day.
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