Norfolk & Hampton Roads, Virginia

Federal Retirement Planning in Norfolk & Hampton Roads

Home to the world's largest naval base. Expert FERS guidance for Naval Station Norfolk, the shipyard, Langley AFB, and NASA Langley employees.

Service Areas in Hampton Roads

Naval Station Norfolk

NS Norfolk, Naval Air Station, Fleet Forces Command, NATO ACT

Virginia Beach

NAS Oceana, Dam Neck, Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek

Newport News

Newport News Shipbuilding, Fort Eustis, TRADOC HQ

Hampton

Langley AFB, NASA Langley Research Center, Fort Monroe

Major Federal Employers We Serve

Navy & Naval Operations

  • Naval Station Norfolk (world's largest)
  • Norfolk Naval Shipyard (Portsmouth)
  • U.S. Fleet Forces Command
  • Naval Air Station Oceana
  • Commander, Naval Surface Forces Atlantic

Air Force & NASA

  • Langley Air Force Base (1st Fighter Wing)
  • NASA Langley Research Center
  • Air Combat Command HQ
  • National Institute of Aerospace
  • Joint Base Langley-Eustis

Other Federal Agencies

  • Fort Eustis (Army Training & Doctrine)
  • VA Hampton Medical Center
  • Coast Guard Base Portsmouth
  • NATO Allied Command Transformation
  • U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Norfolk)

Upcoming Workshops

Virtual workshops available — attend from Norfolk or anywhere in Hampton Roads.

Getting to Our Workshops

All workshops are virtual via Zoom. Skip the tunnel and bridge traffic.

From Naval Station Norfolk

Join our virtual workshops during lunch or after shift. No need to fight the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel traffic.

From the Peninsula

Attend from home in Newport News, Hampton, or Williamsburg. No tunnel commute required for our virtual format.

Virtual Option

All workshops delivered via Zoom on Eastern Time. From Virginia Beach to Chesapeake to Suffolk, attend from anywhere in Hampton Roads.

Why Hampton Roads Federal Employees Choose PlanWell

PlanWell Financial Planning

  • Certified Financial Planners (CFP®)
  • ChFEBC℠ Federal Benefits Specialists
  • Fee-Based Fiduciary
  • Free 3-Hour FERS Workshop
  • 22-Page Personalized Benefits Report
  • Navy Shipyard & DoD Civilian Experience

Typical Hampton Roads Advisors

  • General financial credentials only
  • Limited FERS understanding
  • Commission-based products
  • No federal-specific workshops
  • Military retirement focus, not FERS
  • Limited shipyard worker experience

Frequently Asked Questions

Are there FERS retirement workshops for Hampton Roads federal employees?

Yes. PlanWell offers free 3-hour virtual FERS retirement workshops that Naval Station Norfolk, Norfolk Naval Shipyard, Langley AFB, and NASA Langley employees can attend from anywhere in Hampton Roads. Sessions cover your FERS pension, TSP, FEHB, and survivor benefits.

Do you work with Norfolk Naval Shipyard and Navy civilian employees?

Absolutely. Our Certified Financial Planners hold the ChFEBC designation and have extensive experience with shipyard workers, Navy civilians, and DoD employees across Hampton Roads. We understand FERS special provisions for certain positions and can help with complex benefit calculations.

How is PlanWell different from Hampton Roads financial advisors?

PlanWell advisors are fee-based fiduciaries who specialize exclusively in federal employee retirement. We provide a free 22-page personalized benefits report, unlike commission-based advisors in the military-heavy Hampton Roads market who may focus on active-duty rather than civilian FERS.

Ready to Plan Your Federal Retirement?

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