Meet Our Team
Meet the Experts Behind Your Retirement Success
TheFBG, began in 2018 when a small group of incredible people joined together to create a company that strived to put their client’s needs first. We have grown since then, now covering territories all over the United States. Each member of our team has been fully vetted to ensure they have expertise and experience in maneuvering through the challenges federal employees face in achieving the retirement of their dreams.
As your guide, one of our specialists can walk you through each step of the process — eliminating the headaches of filling out government forms, analyzing options, and securing your retirement income.
You’ve given years of service, so now, how can we be of service to you?
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Lacie Harmon
Lacie Harmon has been helping federal employees prepare for successful retirements since 2004. With deep knowledge in federal benefits and retirement systems, she is a regular contributor to FedWeek’s Expert’s Viewand has taught retirement planning classes for agencies and unions including the FAA, GAO, APWU, and NALC.
Known for her down-to-earth style, Lacie has a gift for turning complex rules into clear, actionable strategies. She loves math and finds her greatest satisfaction in sitting down with a calculator to help employees face retirement decisions with confidence. Her mission is simple: to put every client firmly in the financial driver’s seat of their career and retirement.
CA Insurance License: #0E55837
Territory Location: Los Angeles, California
William J. Merecki
William Merecki is a Benefit Specialist and founder of The Federal Benefits Group, providing federal employees information regarding their unique benefits. In Bill’s eight years working exclusively with federal and postal employees, there was often little support from OPM and Shared Services. Recognizing a need and knowing clients can save time and money when navigating the federal retirement process, Bill has been honored to assist federal employees with understanding their benefits and developing a strategy that allows them to retire with ease.
He has an Accounting degree from Central Michigan University and uses his proficiency with numbers and years of retirement planning experience to serve federal employees in the Midwest region to achieve the retirement of their dreams.
He spends quality time traveling with his wife, Shawna, and son, Jameson, as well as cooking on his BBQ smoker, playing poker or Euchre, and watching and playing sports.
Fax: (248) 592-7876
Territory Location: Midwest
Shawna Merecki
Shawna Merecki graduated from Central Michigan University with a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism in 2006. She is married to William Merecki, founder of the Federal Benefits Group and mother to their only child, Jameson. After college, Shawna spent time working in Graphic Design, her true passion and expertise, and then spent several years at a local Credit Union handling financial transactions. Once Jameson was born, she initially dedicated her life to being a stay-at-home mother. When the FBG was founded in 2018, she helped created the original brand for the company and now manages the company’s administration team as well as graphics and marketing.
In her spare time, Shawna enjoys playing Lego with her son and husband, going outdoors and creating fiber art which she promotes on social media.
CA Insurance Number: #4489760
Dana Hampton
Dana Hampton holds a degree in Business Management and Administration from Baker College and brings more than a decade of experience in Human Resources, with a concentration in group benefits.
As a licensed insurance agent, Dana specializes in life insurance and offers extensive knowledge of a wide range of other financial services and products.
Outside of work, Dana is a devoted mom of three who enjoys supporting her children’s school and sports activities. Other family members include a dog, two cats and several chickens.
Fax: (248) 592-7876
