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Small- and medium-sized companies will have access to the software platform’s database of benefit advisers.

The deadline for nominations has been extended. Honorees will be selected based on contributions to the field and work elevating women in the industry.

Algorithms and AI are helping streamline administrative tasks so employers can focus on what matters most.

The company has a new mobile app that helps workers find ways to save money on healthcare.

The potential solutions will require employees to share a large amount of personal data. As a result, trust and safety concerns are inevitable.

Consolidating retirement accounts using auto-portability can protect data.

Former elementary school teacher Joe McGinty still uses the communication skills honed in inclusion classrooms.

One of EBA's 2019 Rising Stars, Derek Winn, parlayed his job teaching to educating people about benefits.

“That’s my favorite part about this job, that I get to be creative and bring those solutions,” says Rising Star adviser Danielle Schweiger.

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.

Retirement plans may decline to offer delayed RMDs, plan loans, stretch and hardship distributions and a host of other legally sanctioned tax maneuvers.

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.”

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.

“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.”

The bank and card program provider is starting to use AI in many areas, but it's also trying to build paths forward for employees whose jobs will be affected.

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

A new class of advisers brings fresh perspectives on healthcare savings and benefits.

How Megan Runci, a senior consultant at Hodges-Mace, found a way to reinvigorate her work.

Rising Star Ben Conner says family values build the foundation of how he approaches doing business with clients.