Military Series: Decoding Military Pensions: Navigating Active Duty and Reserve Retirement Benefits

Military retirement benefits can be complex, especially when comparing Active Duty and Reserve Component retirement systems. In this session, a retired U.S. Air Force Financial Management Officer will provide a practical overview of both the Legacy Retirement System and the Blended Retirement System (BRS), helping financial professionals better understand how military pensions are earned, calculated, and accessed.

Special attention will be given to the Reserve Component retirement system, an often misunderstood benefit that affects thousands of National Guard and Reserve service members nationwide. Participants will gain the knowledge needed to help military members and veterans make informed retirement decisions, evaluate long term benefit tradeoffs, and incorporate military pension benefits into a comprehensive financial plan.

Presenter: Todd Domachowski

Todd is a dedicated educator, servant leader and retired United States Air Force Colonel with over 27 years of distinguished military service. He is now channeling his decades of leadership and discipline into his passion of financial empowerment and mentoring.

Friendly Reminder: It is recommended that participants register for this event at least 24 hours in advance to guarantee a spot.