Maryland

Federal Retirement Planning in Maryland

Home to NIH, FDA, NSA and countless other agencies. We specialize in helping Maryland federal employees maximize their retirement.

Maryland suburban cityscape

Service Areas in Maryland

Montgomery County

Bethesda, Rockville, Silver Spring, Gaithersburg, Germantown

Prince George's County

College Park, Greenbelt, Bowie, Largo, Suitland

Baltimore Area

Baltimore City, Towson, Columbia, Ellicott City

Anne Arundel County

Annapolis, Fort Meade, Glen Burnie, Odenton

Major Federal Employers We Serve

Health & Science

  • National Institutes of Health (NIH)
  • Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
  • Walter Reed National Military Medical
  • National Institute of Standards (NIST)
  • Centers for Medicare & Medicaid

Intelligence & Defense

  • National Security Agency (NSA)
  • U.S. Cyber Command
  • Defense Information Systems Agency
  • Fort Meade Commands
  • Naval Academy (Annapolis)

Other Major Agencies

  • Social Security Administration
  • Census Bureau
  • NASA Goddard Space Flight Center
  • NOAA
  • IRS (various locations)

Upcoming Workshops for Maryland Federal Employees

Three hours. No cost. CFP®-led. Join federal employees who walked away with a real plan.

Getting to Our Workshops

Easy access from I-270, I-495, I-95, and MARC train from Baltimore.

From NIH/Bethesda

Take I-495 or Wisconsin Avenue. Red Line Metro from Medical Center station. Virtual workshops available anytime.

From Fort Meade/NSA

Via MD-295 (Baltimore-Washington Parkway). Virtual consultations perfect for secure facility employees.

From Baltimore

I-95 South or MARC Penn Line. Virtual workshops make distance no barrier to quality planning.

Why Maryland Federal Employees Choose PlanWell

PlanWell Financial Planning

  • Certified Financial Planners (CFP®)
  • ChFEBC℠ Federal Benefits Specialists
  • Fee-Based Fiduciary
  • Free 3-Hour FERS Workshop
  • NIH & FDA Employee Experience
  • Secure Virtual Consultations

Many MD Financial Advisors

  • General financial credentials typical
  • Limited FERS understanding
  • Often commission-compensated
  • No federal-specific workshops
  • Often non-federal-specific advice
  • Office hours only

Maryland Federal Retirement FAQs

Are there federal retirement workshops in Maryland?

Yes. PlanWell offers free virtual FERS retirement workshops that Maryland federal employees can attend from anywhere. Our 3-hour sessions cover the FERS pension, TSP, FEHB, FEGLI, and Social Security coordination. NIH, FDA, NSA, and other Maryland agency employees attend regularly.

How do I register for a federal retirement webinar?

Visit planwellfp.com/federal-retirement-webinars to see all upcoming dates and register for a free session. Workshops are held via Zoom and run approximately 3 hours. No travel required from your Maryland office or home.

Is PlanWell's workshop specific to Maryland federal employees?

Our workshops cover FERS benefits that apply to all federal employees nationwide. Whether you work at NIH in Bethesda, NSA at Fort Meade, or NASA Goddard in Greenbelt, the FERS retirement system works the same way. Our CFP® professionals answer questions specific to your situation during the live Q&A.

Ready to plan your federal retirement?

Join Maryland federal employees who have taken control of their retirement with expert guidance.