About us

M.R.S. was created by Retired Navy Chief Elijah Maine, and Financial Advisor Bryan Linder with 40+ years of combined experience. We have created a system and a team of motivated individuals dedicated to help service members transition out of the Military, and back into civilian life. Making the transition seamless, not stressful!

18 months

out from Retirement or Separation from the Armed Forces
  • Start shopping to replace your SGLI (Life insurance)
    This is crucial at this time, prior to any VA appointments, and before getting your rating.
  • Complete Financial Needs Analysis(FNA)
  • Shop for Skillbridge company on DOD approved website.  https://skillbridge.osd.mil/locations.htm
  • Route your Retirement intentions through your COC.
  • Schedule GPS/TAPS class.(if you haven't already)

12 months

out from Retirement or Separation from the Armed Forces
  • Obtain a new Life Insurance policy for yourself and family. Ask about what an IUL is.
  • Choose Skillbridge company 
  • Route Skillbridge request
  • Route 1336-3
  • Provide Personal Statement
  • Provide Skillbridge approval from company
  • Submit Memorandum of Understanding from Company
  • Submit Internship agreement/offer
  • Follow up with your Retirement request on HRC or NSIPS(Navy) https://www.nsips.navy.mil/
  • Verify your request to transfer to Fleet/Army Reserves is reflected in your record if applicable.
  • Request a copy of your Medical Documentation, your AHLTA Record/Notes It is where all of your Dr visits kept their notes.

6 months

out from Retirement or Separation from the Armed Forces
  • Start Skillbridge if applicable.
  • If you chose Wealth Wave as your skillbridge, obtain your license.
  • During the next 120/180 days, you will need to use your remaining terminal leave, unless you plan to sell it back. 
  • Start your VA process. Get on the phone with a resource that will help provide you guidance through the process.
  • Book all of your VA appts
  • Complete all required Retirement Paperwork.

3 months

out from Retirement or Separation from the Armed Forces
  • Have all VA appts completed.
  • Verify all documents are Complete for your Retirement Paperwork. Double check with Admin. 
  • If you chose Wealth Wave as your skillbridge, obtain your license if you haven't done so already. 

retirement date - celebration!

Immediately following Retirement or Separation.

Have your DD214 in hand! This is your golden ticket.

1-3 months

following Retirement or Separation
  • Change status and dependent status in DEERS.
  • Register at your local VA with your DD214 in hand.
  • Obtain new ID Card once DEERS is updated.
  • Call TRICARE, choose which plan you would like to move to; SELECT or PRIME...

Already Retired/Separated?

Here's what you need to do:
  • Obtain copy of DD214.
  • Verify in TSP that your account status says "Separated".
  • Verify your status in DEERS is separated/retired.
  • Complete post retirement Financial Needs Analysis(FNA)...

Acronyms used:
  • FNA: Financial Needs Analysis.
  • AHLTA: Armed Forces Health Longitudinal Technology Application.
  • NSIPS: Navy Standard Integrated Personnel System.
  • TSP: Thrift Savings Plan...
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