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Trained on the CSRS-FERS Benefits Calculator & Retirement Analyzer

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Become a Federal Retirement Consultant (FRCĀ®)

Join a national network of federal benefits experts. Earn a designation listed with FINRA, learn to read and apply Fed Retire Software's reports, and serve federal employees who need an advisor who understands their benefits.

15Modules in the FRC curriculum
2.7MFederal employees in the market
FINRAListed, verifiable designation

A listed designation, paired with the reports federal clients need

The FRC is a professional designation listed with FINRA. Its training equips advisors like you to guide federal employees through the complexities of federal retirement, from CSRS and FERS to the TSP, FEGLI, and FEHB.

To support that work, we work with Fed Retire Software, the maker of the CSRS-FERS Benefits Calculator & Retirement Analyzer. Its reports bring a federal employee's numbers to life, and an FRC's training is what unlocks their full value: reading each figure against the rules and turning it into a plan.

Fed Retire Software is an independent company. FRC does not sell the software.

The benefits

Why become an FRC

Earn the designation and get education, report training, and a network built for the federal market.

Education built on real federal scenarios

Through FRC's affiliation with the Federation of Federal Employee Benefit Advocates (FFEBA), you get training built around real federal benefit situations, and you stay current on the changes that affect federal employees, including RIF (Reduction in Force), VERA (Voluntary Early Retirement Authority), and policy updates.

Master Fed Retire Software's reports

Learn to interpret and apply the reports from the CSRS-FERS Benefits Calculator & Retirement Analyzer, and turn TSP, FEHB, FEGLI, CSRS, and FERS figures into retirement strategies a federal employee can follow.

Grow your practice with federal appointments

Through FFEBA's matchmaking program, federal employees who asked about their benefits are referred directly to your calendar, in person or virtually. Each appointment is a referral, not a guaranteed sale.

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One portal for learning and growth

The FRC Education Portal puts on-demand testing, certification, and continuing education in one place, so you can keep up with policy changes and legislative updates.

Build authority through DailyFED.com

FRCs also get access to DailyFED.com, a federal news platform, where you can share insights, write articles, and build your name as a source for federal retirement news and guidance.

More than a designation

Ready to stand out in an underserved advisory space?

Federal employees are looking for professionals who can bring clarity to a complicated system. As an FRC, you get the education, the report training, and the network to be that person.

Questions

Questions about Fed Retire Software and the FRC

Do I need Fed Retire Software to become an FRC?
No. The FRC designation stands on its own, and you can earn it without the software. The training covers how to read and apply Fed Retire Software's reports, so you are ready when you or your clients use them.
Is the software included in the course price?
No. Fed Retire Software is an independent company, and its software is not part of FRC course pricing. Course tracks and add-ons are listed on the pricing page.
How do I get the software?
Ask Fed Retire Software directly. FRC does not sell or license the software, and any purchase or license is between you and Fed Retire Software.
Does FRC training cover the reports?
Yes. FRC training covers how to interpret the CSRS-FERS Benefits Calculator & Retirement Analyzer reports and apply them when building a federal client's retirement plan, across TSP, FEHB, FEGLI, CSRS, and FERS.
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Earn the leading designation in federal retirement benefits.

Master all fifteen modules, pass the exam, and put the FINRA-listed FRC after your name. Apply in minutes.

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FormatSelf-study or live express
Curriculum15 modules · 100+ lessons
ExamUp to 100 questions
OutcomeFRC designation