
Charles Dzama, Investment Adviser Representative
Charles Dzama has devoted nearly two decades to educating and guiding federal employees — helping them navigate their retirement benefits and plan for a successful retirement. He is the author of Being a Federal Employee in the Era of Trump, a timely book that examines the unique challenges and opportunities presently facing federal employees. The book will be available for download and in physical form starting December 15, 2025, on Amazon.
Charles regularly assists federal agencies with Retirement Benefits Training and provides practical guidance for successful retirements. His expertise spans the complexities of the FERS Retirement System, TSP and FEHB, along with the entirety of benefits the federal employee receives. He is well-known for addressing the financial impact of military time buyback, early retirement offers, inflation, creating tax-free retirement income from the TSP and more.
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Latest articles by Charles Dzama, Investment Adviser Representative
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Get Ready, Get Set, Retire
Making Your Money Last You may be able to retire right now. Lots of people are, without even realizing it. They just need an income plan to start enjoying all the benefits that retirement has to offer.
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Federal Workers: Are You Playing It Too Safe with Your TSP?
retirement The guarantee that comes with the G Fund may sound great, but it comes with a hidden retirement risk that many savers tend to overlook.
By Charles Dzama, Investment Adviser Representative Published
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