Tom Walker’s connection to the federal community started long before his career did. Growing up in Maryland, Tom saw his father spend nearly 40 years as a Department of Defense contractor. He learned first-hand what a life of public service asked of a family – and how rarely those families were given financial guidance tailored to the benefits public servants and their households rely on. That became one of the cornerstones the firm was built upon: that the people who power the public sector deserve advice tuned specifically for their unique needs.

For nearly 15 years, Tom has worked extensively with federal employees and retirees. As a Chartered Federal Employee Benefit Consultant (ChFEBC®), his efforts have helped guide thousands of FERS, CSRS, and Special Provisions families through the decisions that define their retirement – when to step away, how to protect what they’ve built, and how to turn a career of service into a retirement of lasting security. He focuses on the systems federal employees need to coordinate: FERS pensions, the TSP, FEHB and Medicare, survivor benefits, and the Social Security rules that quietly reshape retirement. When feds understand their benefits, they make better choices, and better choices can lead to better retirements.

At the heart of Tom’s work is a belief that education is empowerment. He’s convinced that confident decisions come from genuine understanding rather than sales pitches, and he has built his life’s work around the foundation of teaching financial literacy. He created the “FEDucated” series, wrote the bestselling “Well-Fed: Cooking Up a Retirement of Abundance,” and hosts the Well-Fed Newsletter and YouTube channel, reaching hundreds of thousands of federal employees with those efforts. Whether someone is five years from retirement or already there, Tom’s goal is the same: clarity, confidence, and a plan that fits their life. Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, he works with federal families nationwide. Outside the office, he’s a lifelong guitarist and avid reader, a devoted hiker, mountain biker, and paddle boarder, and proud dog dad to Marlo – WCPG’s Chocolate Lab/Pit rescue/mascot.

John Maybury brings more than 20 years of experience in the financial services industry to Walker Capital. A graduate of Waynesburg University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (Finance), John also holds the prestigious Certified Financial Planner™ (CFP®) and Certified Trust and Fiduciary Advisor (CTFA) designations.

Before joining Walker Capital, John spent more than 15 years with Vanguard as a financial advisor to a diverse range of clients – from those building their financial foundations to ultra-high-net-worth families with complex planning needs.

Specializing in relationship-based financial planning, John believes that successful planning begins with understanding each client’s unique goals, values, and aspirations. Rather than simply identifying the “best” recommendation, he ensures every strategy aligns with what matters most to the client – both financially and personally – so they can embrace it & their retirement with clarity and confidence.

John is excited to leverage his extensive experience in retirement planning for those on ‘Main Street’ to bring true holistic solutions to those who have dedicated their careers to public service – helping FERS retirees optimize the coordination of their TSP, FEGLI, FEHB, and Social Security to maximize their retirement.

We believe proactive tax planning is an essential part of comprehensive financial planning. That’s why Walker Capital Preservation Group has a relationship with Retirement Tax Services (RTS), a national organization founded by Steven Jarvis, CPA, that specializes in helping financial professionals incorporate tax-aware strategies into the planning process.

Through our relationship with RTS and the educational resources they provide, we are able to incorporate additional tax-focused analysis into the planning process. This helps clients better understand how retirement income decisions, distributions, Roth conversions, Social Security timing, and other financial strategies may affect their lifetime tax liability. By considering taxes alongside investments, retirement benefits, insurance, and estate planning, clients can make more informed decisions about their financial future.