Recently FedSmith’s John Grobe posted a list of ‘TSP Allocation Services’ offering advice (at a subscription fee) for TSP participants. This includes the TSP’s own L Funds plus 3rd party allocation service providers. Among the most popular 3rd party advisers are:

• TSPsafetynet
• TSPPilot
• TSPInvesting
• TSPFolio

I’ve been asked by some of the 3rd party TSP allocation advisers above if I would provide a link to their service- Here is my overview and rationale for not doing so below. Continue reading →