Rising Stars in Advising

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

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.

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

These young advisers represent a new generation of leaders from around the country who are approaching benefit offerings with fresh perspectives.

These young advisers represent a new generation of leaders from around the country who are approaching benefit offerings with fresh perspectives.

The deadline has been extended to nominate a top-notch benefit adviser (or yourself) for this award recognizing young leaders.

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 32-year-old vice president of the technology practice at Parker, Smith and Feek motivates employees to seek high quality providers for affordable procedures.

GCG Financial’s Cory Friedman is building his book by delivering a uniform set of health programs to animal hospitals and dental practices nationwide.

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.

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.

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.