About this episode

John and Tommy discuss the top questions federal employees asked during their recent strategic planning meetings.

What really happens behind the scenes after 350+ client meetings in just six weeks—and what do those conversations reveal about how people are thinking about money, life, and the future? John and Tommy wrapped up their 2026 Strategic Planning Meeting season earlier this quarter, and in this episode, they are going over some of the top questions their federal employee clients asked. Access the full show notes at Mason & Associates, LLC Resources Mentioned: Mason & Associates: LinkedIn John Mason: LinkedIn Tommy Blackburn: LinkedIn

People in this episode

Hosts: John Mason, Tommy Blackburn

Topics covered

• federal employees
• financial planning
• strategic planning
• client questions
• money management
• future planning

Keywords

• federal employees
• financial planning
• strategic planning
• client meetings
• money
• life
• future

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Mason & Associates, Mason & Associates: LinkedIn, John Mason: LinkedIn, Tommy Blackburn: LinkedIn

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