# Navigating Federal Retirement & Holistic Planning with Josh Strange | Financial Planner Search

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Published: 2026-04-14T18:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode of Financial Planner Search, Josh Strange, a Certified Financial Planner, discusses his firm’s specialized focus on helping government employees, retirees, and contractors navigate the complexities of their unique benefits. Josh emphasizes that true wealth management is holistic, requiring a deep understanding of a client's values and a significant mindset shift when transitioning from saving to spending in retirement. He introduces his firm's NGPS process, a framework designed to provide tailored recommendations that align with each client's specific life goals. Josh also explores the nuances of the boutique firm experience and the delicate balance between guiding and pushing clients toward their best financial decisions. Takeaways Holistic Planning for Government Employees The Mindset Shift: From Accumulation to Decumulation Chapters 00:00 Specializing in Government Employees, Retirees, and Contractors 04:57 Getting to Know Clients Deeply 14:06 Working with a Larger Firm vs. a Boutique Firm 26:07 Persuading vs. Pushing Clients: The Advisor’s Role You can find them at: https://goodlifefinancialnova.com/ If you are a financial advisor looking to grow your business you can find out more about Wilnau Design at https://www.wilnaudesign.com/ #financialplanning #finance #financialplannersearch #federalretirement #holisticplanning #JoshStrange

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