Seminars FAQS

The Federal Employees Retirement and Benefits Institute is an educational resource designed to educate and train Federal Employees to better understand the complexities of their FERS and CSRS benefits.

No. The Federal Employees Retirement and Benefits Institute is not affiliated with any Federal Government agency. However, we are registered with the Department of Veterans Affairs as a vendor.

All of our professionals are retired federal employees who are well-versed in the topics of federal benefits and retirement plans. Additionally, our founder, Robert J. Carriles, is retired from the United States Department of Justice where he acted in the role of HR Specialist.

Federal Employees Retirement and Benefits Institute contracts directly with federal agencies to provide seminars to federal government civilian employees on important elements of CSRS and FERS retirement benefits. Please contact us directly for pricing tailored to meet your agencies training needs. Discounts may be available when multiple classes are conducted over consecutive days.

No. There are no sales at our seminars. However, at your choosing, we can refer you to an independent advisor with a specialty in Federal Benefits.

If you elect to make a private appointment with an independent advisor, there will be fees for products and services they provide.

The Federal Employees Retirement and Benefits Institute is primarily funded by private and corporate bodies. Educators’ fees are covered as well.

Federal Employees Retirement and Benefits
Federal Employees Retirement and Benefits
Federal Employees Retirement and Benefits