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Rising Star Josh Sailar is primarily an investment adviser. But he’s not shy about bringing healthcare into the discussion with his small employer clients.

Niko Caparisos founded Prosperity Benefits to address the needs of employers with two to 200 employees.

An industrywide study of the impact and implications of sexual harassment reveals striking implications for the modern workplace and a path forward.

An unprecedented, industrywide survey of sexual harassment in the professional workplace reveals industries with the highest prevalence of unwanted sexual behavior, the differences between large and small companies, and blind spots that may be preventing corrections. Fortunately, the data also lights a path forward.

From inappropriate touching to belittling comments, women advisors confront workplace environments that are far from welcoming.

Scratch beneath the surface, and there is a lingering feeling among many in the banking, payments and mortgage sectors that not only is harassment present, but it may actually be inevitable. Experts say institutions need to combat that mindset — or else.

Many workers in the technology departments across a range of industries describe behavior that may fall short of a legal definition of sexual harassment, but is still disturbing and could contribute to low employee morale and high turnover.

Men and women who work in accounting say there’s a low prevalence of sexual harassment in the profession; the numbers suggest otherwise.

Human resources professionals are looking to fight bad behavior driven by upper management.

Rising Star Erik Hansen is building his career by coupling service with technology.

ERISA attorney and benefits adviser Suzannah Gill teaches middle-market employers how to manage their healthcare costs.

EBA Rising Star in Advising Mark Fox went from being broker services rep at Aflac to small brokerage owner to his current position at a larger firm all before age 30.

Courtney Nelson was recruited to turn around an entire state’s falling sales and succeeded — while mentoring 25 up-and-coming brokers.

2018 EBA Rising Star in Advising Taylor Lindsey works to deliver lower costs for a complex industry.

While still an up-and-coming industry, Rising Star in Advising Matt Gilroy is diving head first into the field and is already seeing a profit.

2018 EBA Rising Star in Advising Taylor Lindsey works to deliver lower costs for a complex industry.

Strong policies against sexual harassment appear to be a factor in shielding banks from the public shamings that have occurred in other industries, but even they know they can’t get too complacent. Some are ditching old training sessions and trying new things like coaching witnesses on how to report demeaning behavior.

While still an up-and-coming industry, Rising Star in Advising Matt Gilroy is diving head first into the field and is already seeing a profit.

Twenty standout advisers ages 35 and younger are taking charge of the future of employee benefits, determined to reduce costs and improve client outcomes.

The 2017 Rising Stars in Advising are starting their own firms, experiencing monumental growth and embracing change at every turn.