With nearly a decade of experience as Managing Director at Global Investment Capitol, Donald Griffith, FRC® has helped over 500 federal employees gain clarity, confidence, and peace of mind about their retirement benefits.
Donald specializes in helping FERS and CSRS employees navigate their pensions, TSP strategies, Social Security timing, and survivor benefits. Whether you’re five years from retirement or already facing major decisions, he brings calm, pressure-free guidance built on real expertise.
Donald’s professional journey spans financial services, real estate investment, oil & energy packages, and personalized retirement planning. As a fiduciary and founder of a multi-disciplinary firm, he’s worked with clients across many walks of life—but his deepest expertise lies in serving federal employees.
He earned his MBA from Marymount University, where he was inducted into the Delta Zeta Epsilon Honor Society. Donald has also authored over 100 articles on finance, marketing, and investment strategy—and was honored with induction into the Herndon High School Athletic Hall of Fame for his achievements in football and wrestling.
Donald holds the Federal Retirement Consultant℠ (FRC®) designation, a credential that sets him apart from most financial professionals. As an FRC®, Donald:
✅ Acts as a fiduciary, legally obligated to put your best interests first
✅ Has passed a rigorous federal retirement exam based on OPM guidelines
✅ Has completed in-depth coursework on CSRS, FERS, TSP, FEHB, FEGLI, and more
✅ Undergoes annual continuing education to stay current on changing laws
✅ Meets professional requirements upheld by FINRA, SEC, and the FFEBA
✅ Has passed a background check and upholds a code of ethics.
When you speak with Donald, you're not getting general advice—you’re getting support from someone who has invested the time, education, and credentials to be an expert guide through the federal retirement maze.
✅ Federal Retirement Consultant (FRC®) Certified
✅ Licensed Fiduciary – Always puts clients' interests first
✅ MBA – Marymount University
✅ Managing Director, Global Investment Capitol
✅ 100+ articles published on finance & investing
✅ 1,000+ federal employees helped
✅ Inductee – Herndon High School Athletic Hall of Fame