Mike Hattaway
Helping federal employees understand their benefits and make informed decisions about their future.
Federal Benefits Specialist
Mike Hattaway
About Mike
Mike Hattaway brings five years of experience in financial services, specializing in retirement planning for federal employees. He is passionate about helping individuals understand the benefits they've worked hard to earn and make informed decisions about their financial futures.
Mike focuses on financial education and personalized retirement strategies, helping federal employees explore their options, maximize their available benefits, and build a foundation for long-term financial security. His approach emphasizes clarity, thoughtful planning, and helping clients understand how their financial resources can work together throughout retirement.
Mike’s Approach
Mike believes that confident retirement decisions begin with understanding your options. Whether you're years away from retirement or preparing for your next chapter, he is committed to helping you ask the right questions, recognize opportunities, and develop a clearer picture of your financial future.
As part of the Federal Solutions team, Mike’s commitment is lived out in conversations with federal employees every day, because he knows first-hand that Your Best Decision Is an Informed Decision.
Beyond the Office
Outside of his professional life, Mike is a devoted family man and man of faith. He and his wife, Stacy, enjoy spending time with their four children and five grandchildren.
When he's not helping federal employees plan for retirement, you'll likely find Mike fishing, golfing, or enjoying a road trip with Stacy. For Mike, family, faith, and making the most of life's opportunities are what give retirement planning its greater purpose.
“Retirement planning is about more than numbers; it’s about understanding the benefits you’ve earned and making informed decisions that protect the future you envision.”
MIKE HATTAWAY
Professional Training
& Areas of Expertise
✓ Federal Solutions Training Program Graduate | Successfully completed the company's federal benefits education and retirement planning training program.
✓ Federal Benefits Specialist | Helping federal employees better understand their benefits and prepare for important retirement decisions.
✓ FERS & CSRS Retirement | Trained in federal pension eligibility, retirement calculations, and retirement options.
✓ Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) | Educated in Traditional and Roth TSP considerations, distribution options, and retirement income coordination.
✓ Federal Employee Benefits | Trained in FEHB, FEGLI, Social Security, Medicare, and how these benefits work together.
✓ Retirement Income Planning | Helping employees explore how their federal benefits and personal savings can support their retirement goals.
✓ Education-First, Client-Centered Approach | Committed to simplifying complex information, answering questions, and helping federal employees make informed decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
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The best time to start is well before you're ready to retire. Decisions involving your FERS pension, Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), FEHB coverage, Social Security, and survivor benefits can have lasting financial consequences. Mike helps federal employees understand how these benefits work together, identify potential gaps, and make informed decisions while they still have options.
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Having benefits and making the most of them are two different things. Many federal employees understand their individual benefits but haven't considered how their pension, TSP, Social Security, and insurance coverage will work together in retirement. Mike takes a comprehensive look at these moving parts to help identify overlooked opportunities, unnecessary expenses, and potential gaps in retirement income.
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Yes. USPS employees face unique retirement considerations, including the Postal Service Health Benefits (PSHB) Program, FERS or CSRS retirement eligibility, TSP decisions, and the potential impact of workforce changes. Mike helps postal employees understand their options and prepare for retirement with greater confidence.
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It starts with a conversation—not a sales pitch. Mike and the Federal Solutions team take time to understand your goals, questions, and concerns. Through a structured benefits review, they help you see how your federal benefits fit together, explore potential opportunities, and identify next steps toward the retirement you envision. You'll gain a clearer picture of where you stand and what decisions deserve your attention.
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No. Federal Solutions is an independent company specializing in federal employee benefits education and retirement guidance. Our Experts receive ongoing training aligned with official federal benefits regulations and OPM resources to help employees understand their options and make informed decisions. Although we are a verified government contractor, Federal Solutions is not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or any federal government agency.
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Not at all. Understanding your federal benefits early can help you make better decisions throughout your career. Whether you're years away from retirement, approaching eligibility, or considering a career change, Mike can help you identify the questions worth asking and the benefits worth reviewing.
Trained to Educate.
Committed to Your Future.
Mike has successfully completed the Federal Solutions Federal Benefits training program, developing a foundation in federal retirement systems, employee benefits, and retirement income considerations.
Mike combines that specialized training with a genuine commitment to helping federal employees understand their options and approach retirement decisions with greater confidence.
Let’s Plan Your Next Chapter
Whether you’re just starting to explore your options or ready to make a plan, Mike is here to help Schedule a consultation to get personalized guidance for your unique situation.
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