Retirement planning for Northrop Grumman employees

Your Northrop Grumman retirement benefits can be complex and confusing. Don't leave one of your biggest life milestones up to chance. Our team of advisors can guide you step-by-step to retiring, helping you understand your retirement benefits and building a solid financial foundation for your years ahead.

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Overall Rating
4.9
Based on 219 reviews

Financial planning complexities for Northrop Grumman employees

For many Northrop Grumman employees, we understand there can be a gap between the information that HR and retirement plan providers give to you and the information you need to fully comprehend the sum of the pieces of your benefits.

We're here to close that gap. The purpose of our Farther Focus Team doesn't stop at simply building a financial plan around your career at Northrop Grumman.

We're here to be your guide on each step of the journey. We go above and beyond to walk you through all the paperwork involved in retiring—healthcare, 401(k), and Social Security, just to name a few—so you can feel confident that no stone has been left unturned.

How we help Northrop Grumman employees

Having a financial advisor is different from having one who is deeply knowledgeable about how your career and employer affect your financial footing. Our work is guided by the philosophy that your career should be more than simply tangential to planning. It should be at the heart of how we map out the year ahead.

A comprehensive plan

We build financial plans for Northrop Grumman employees, providing clarity on when they can retire.

Your Northrop Grumman pension

We provide direction and all there is to know about your pension, 401(k) and your heritage benefits as you make key decisions for your retirement.

Northrop Grumman retiree medical

We help you understand the different retiree medical insurance coverage options, ensuring you’re maximizing the benefits for your entire family.

Your financial advisor & retirement guide

We're not only here to develop your financial plan. We're beside you each step of the way and for every piece of retirement paperwork, including 401(k), Medicare, and Social Security.

Retirement FAQs for Northrop Grumman employees

For many Northrop Grumman employees, we understand there can be a gap between the information that HR and retirement plan providers give to you and the information you need to fully comprehend the sum of your benefits.

  • How do you coordinate my entire financial life — from taxes and estate planning to my complex investments — in one place?+

    Farther acts as your wealth’s central hub. Our unified platform brings all your accounts together, while your dedicated advisor orchestrates your investment, tax, and estate strategies. The result is a seamless, proactive, and fully coordinated approach to managing every part of your financial life.

  • How do I know my information and my wealth are safe on Farther’s platform?+

    Farther’s platform uses advanced encryption, continuous monitoring, and a proprietary vault architecture engineered for maximum data integrity. Backed by leading global tech investors like Alphabet’s CapitalG, our systems are designed and vetted to keep your wealth safe.

  • How does your proprietary technology enhance, rather than replace, human investment expertise?+

    Our technology amplifies — not replaces — human expertise. The platform manages daily precision tasks, freeing your advisor to focus on strategy and nuance. This blend of advanced automation and human insight ensures your wealth benefits from both innovation and personal guidance.

  • As a fiduciary, how are your investment incentives legally aligned with my personal success?+

    Farther advisors act in your best interest and are fiduciaries. We’ve eliminated commissions to remove conflicts and use a simple, transparent fee structure. Our growth depends directly on your success—we thrive only when your wealth does.

Common questions about Northrop Grumman employee benefits

  • How can I tell whether I have the Heritage Pension or the Cash Balance pension?
  • What timing factors affect how much pension payout I receive?
  • Do I take the Lump Sum or the Annuity? Which is better for my situation?
  • How does the Retiree Medical work? Will I receive a heritage subsidy?
  • What is the optimal date to retire on? What are the logistics of the retirement process?
  • Can I save in taxes by utilizing Net Unrealized Appreciationon my NOC stock?

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Maximizing workplace benefits: HSAs, FSAs, and more

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Your retirement, our team’s singular focus.

Farther is built on the foundation of great people paired with exceptional technology. Led by experienced financial advisor Michael Lee, our Farther Focus Team is laser-focused on providing holistic wealth management and fiduciary advice specifically to soon-to-be retirees of large corporations like Northrop Grumman.

Michael Lee

Michael Lee

Principal, Wealth Advisor & Focus Team Lead

San Francisco, CA

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Jordan Soclof

Jordan Soclof

Managing Director, Wealth Advisor

New York, NY

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Raymond Gin

Raymond Gin

Senior Vice President, Wealth Advisor

San Francisco, CA

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Yuliya Brown, CFP®

Yuliya Brown, CFP®

Senior Vice President, Wealth Advisor

San Diego, CA

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James Bauman, CFP®

James Bauman, CFP®

Vice President, Wealth Advisor

Spokane, WA

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Erik J. Larsen

Erik J. Larsen

Vice President, Wealth Advisor

Phoenix, AZ

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Manav Bhatia

Manav Bhatia

Associate Vice President, Wealth Advisor

Miami, FL

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Scott Brockman

Scott Brockman

Associate Vice President, Wealth Advisor

Natick, MA

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Mike Whitmore

Mike Whitmore

Senior Vice President, Wealth Advisor

Denver, CO

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Jared Rand

Jared Rand

Managing Director, Wealth Advisor

Topeka, KS

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Anthony M. Thomas

Anthony M. Thomas

Senior Vice President, Wealth Advisor

San Diego, CA

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Jay Chang

Jay Chang

Vice President, Wealth Advisor

Tempe, AZ

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Tom Hanna, CFA

Tom Hanna, CFA

Associate Vice President, Wealth Advisor

Los Angeles, CA

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Christian Pierce, AWMA®

Christian Pierce, AWMA®

Associate Vice President, Wealth Advisor

New York

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Zac Etoch

Zac Etoch

Associate Vice President, Wealth Advisor

Dallas, TX

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Merissa Benitez Jackson

Merissa Benitez Jackson

Associate Vice President, Wealth Advisor

Edmonds, WA

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Carrie Ma, CFP®, TPCP®

Carrie Ma, CFP®, TPCP®

Associate Vice President, Wealth Advisor

New York, NY

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Hunter Shaughnessy

Hunter Shaughnessy

Associate Vice President, Wealth Advisor

Boston, MA

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Andrew Karasyk

Andrew Karasyk

Associate Vice President, Wealth Advisor

New York, NY

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Samuel Lingo

Samuel Lingo

Associate Vice President, Wealth Advisor

Evansville, IN

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Joshua Becker

Joshua Becker

Associate Vice President, Wealth Advisor

Oakland, CA

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Yury Dzhishkariani

Yury Dzhishkariani

Associate Vice President, Wealth Advisor

Tigard, OR

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David M. Eldridge, CRPC®

David M. Eldridge, CRPC®

Associate Vice President, Wealth Advisor

Phoenix, AZ

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Bryan Sitzer, CPA

Bryan Sitzer, CPA

Vice President, Wealth Advisor

Toms River, NJ

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Kaden Walsh, CFP®

Kaden Walsh, CFP®

Associate Vice President, Wealth Advisor

Topeka, KS

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4.9
Based on 219 reviews
Jul 2026

My financial advisor was knowledgeable, professional, and provided excellent customer service. He…

Jun 2026

Michael is easy to talk to, open and honest. He explains situations and options in layman's terms.…

Jun 2026

He gives personal attention. Answers questions and provides resources on a variety of topics.

Jun 2026

Just how he helps, how he's knowledgeable on things, how he has educated me

Jun 2026

We have recommended him to our friends and family for financial assistance in investments and…

Jun 2026

He took into account where I was in my career and made appropriate adjustments in my portfolio upon…

Jun 2026

Over the years, Michael has been readily accessible, provides straight forward information and…

Jun 2026

Michael has helped Taylor my finances to help me survive and Retirement

Jun 2026

Cannot remember a lot but I turned my financial portfolio over to him to manage and I am very…

Jun 2026

Michael seems to know how much communication I need from him, and I know I can always reach out to…

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