How one adviser helps employees navigate the healthcare system
Ed Ligondé, one of our 20 Rising Stars of 2019, used his own medical condition as inspiration to learn about healthcare — and improve employee benefits education along the way.
Adviser profile
Home is where the heart is, and where one adviser gives back to the community
BHC Insurance’s James McMillan, one of this year's Rising Stars, embraces technology to explain benefits but says “the best form of explanation is always direct one on one contact.”
Staying true to his blue-collar roots, adviser serves clients in his home state
American Fidelity’s Michael Hart, one of this year’s Rising Stars, looks to provide service to take care of customers “when they had the worst day of their life.”
2019’s Rising Stars in Advising
These young standout advisers see a changing workforce sparking new benefits for gig workers, student loan debt relief and better engagement tactics from employers. Ranging in age from 26 to 35, they represent the next generation ready to make their mark on an evolving industry.
Adviser taps her background in pharma to inform decisions for clients
“I’m always looking at cutting down pharmacy costs,” says Rising Star Jessica McCool. “It’s becoming a bigger piece of the pie for benefit plans.”
From receptionist to lead consultant: How one adviser rose through the ranks
Meredith Colbert, one of EBA’s 2019 Rising Stars in Advising, uses her own experience to bolster young advisers at her firm.
Benefits Think A look inside the next generation of brokers
A new class of advisers brings fresh perspectives on healthcare savings and benefits.
Walden Siew
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A Rising Star missed her sales goals – then she turned things around
How Megan Runci, a senior consultant at Hodges-Mace, found a way to reinvigorate her work.
Rising Stars, in focus: Benefit advising as a family affair
Rising Star Ben Conner says family values build the foundation of how he approaches doing business with clients.
Bay Area advisers launch benefits channel on social media
Arrow Benefits Group creates BenefitsTV for YouTube and Instagram as conduit for quick and easy messaging.
Rising Star helps navigate the healthcare system
Ed Ligondé, one of our 20 Rising Stars of 2019, used his own medical condition as inspiration to learn about healthcare — and improve employee benefits education along the way.
2019’s Rising Stars in Advising
These young standout advisers see a changing workforce sparking new benefits for gig workers, student loan debt relief and better engagement tactics from employers. Ranging in age from 26 to 35, they represent the next generation ready to make their mark on an evolving industry.
Rising Stars, in focus: Benefit advising as a family affair
Rising Star Ben Conner says family values build the foundation of how he approaches doing business with clients.
Employee Benefit Adviser recognizes Rising Stars of 2019
These young advisers represent a new generation of leaders from around the country who are approaching benefit offerings with fresh perspectives.
Employee Benefit Adviser recognizes Rising Stars of 2019
These young advisers represent a new generation of leaders from around the country who are approaching benefit offerings with fresh perspectives.
Call for nominations extended: Rising Stars in Advising
The deadline has been extended to nominate a top-notch benefit adviser (or yourself) for this award recognizing young leaders.
EBA’s Advisers of the Year lead the way
This year’s employee benefit finalists aim to transform wellness, technology, retirement, voluntary benefits in a changing business landscape.
EBA’s Top Women in Benefit Advising
To mark International Women’s Day, a look at female industry leaders who are transforming the benefits advising field.
2018 Top Women in Benefit Advising
Industry leaders whose unique client management strategies, innovative data manipulation and other industry-leading skills are transforming the field.
Moved to action: Employee benefits broker takes on opioid crisis
Cristy Gupton, CEO of employee benefits brokerage firm Custom Benefits Solutions, helped her clients fashion health plans designed to reduce employees’ risk of opioid abuse.
