Practice management

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.”

The pizza maker is partnering with Purdue University Global to offer tuition reimbursement education benefit.

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.

Ed Ligondé discusses the direction he sees advisers going as they move away from the broker role toward a more consultative role with clients.

Companies often fail to implement the unique FICA tax rules applied to NQDC plans and this can create confusion.

“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.”

In the wake of the CVS-Aetna merger, Cigna-Express Scripts partnership and other deals, a new future is emerging in the benefits world.

Five police officers filed complaints alleging their employer violated their right to pump breast milk on the job. The suit highlights why companies need to be up to date on employment laws.

More clients are tailoring packages to meet the varying wants and needs of workers. They’re offering mixes of bonuses, flex time, paid time off, retirement plans, career development and more.

Meredith Colbert, one of EBA’s 2019 Rising Stars in Advising, uses her own experience to bolster young advisers at her firm.