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Moving to the C-suite is imperative if you want to become one of the advisers winning bigger groups from bigger competitors.

Soft perks and benefits emphasizing experiences over financial protection are meeting changing employee expectations — and sweetening talent management strategies beyond traditional offerings.

With so many vendors and so little time to work with each of them, bundling not only saves efficiency and time — it can save clients money, too.

Savers can expect investment returns through compounded growth as long as they don’t lose from a market downturn.

The brokerage's acquisition of Employee Benefit Concepts is just latest of the firm's reported mergers this year.

There are many misconceptions that can lead to financial hardships in retirement.

The best bet for small and midsize companies is to use a third party that doesn't sell insurance products or receive commissions when clients select products.

A health savings account can be a great savings vehicle for people who are preparing for retirement.

The best bet for small and midsize companies is to engage an unbiased third party that neither sells insurance products nor receives commissions when its clients select insurance products.

One of the most powerful and effective opportunities is market segmentation. Here’s how to do it.

“I do have a lot of long-term worries about erosion of the employer providing group health insurance,” says one consultant.

Employers are interested in rolling out pet insurance and long-term care benefits, but more are seeking out this offering for their workers.

Employers are interested in rolling out pet insurance and long-term care benefits, but more are seeking out this offering for their workers.

The company’s 1,300 clients will now have access to an education benefit that can help organize the college planning process.

Understanding workers’ different values and priorities can make advisers more consultative sellers.

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

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

With so many vendors and so little time to work with each of them, bundling not only saves efficiency and time — it can save employers money, too.

From virtual reality and gamification to mobile apps and wellness videos, these visionaries are using technology to help employers get their employees healthier, happier and more engaged than ever before.

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