The Team Behind the Podcast

The Federal Employee Financial Planning Podcast is hosted by the financial planning team at Mason & Associates, John Mason, CFP®, Tommy Blackburn, CFP®, CPA, PFS, and Ben Raikes, CFP®, EA. Each episode tackles the retirement planning questions federal employees actually face, from FERS and TSP strategies to survivor benefits and tax planning.

What makes this show different? We’re practicing financial planners first. The topics we cover aren’t theoretical; they come directly from conversations with clients navigating the same decisions you’re facing. With over 100 years of combined experience in federal employee financial planning, our team brings real-world insight to every episode.

Mason & Associates is a fee-only financial planning firm specializing in federal employee benefits. Our approach is simple: we help you understand your options so you can make informed decisions about your retirement. If you’re looking for a planning partner who will educate rather than dictate, we’d welcome the opportunity to work with you.

Are you ready to move from general education to personalized financial advice? Let’s go! We’re excited to speak with you.