Northgate Benefits has over 15 years of experience in designing, implementing and servicing employee benefit plans. We are an independent agent/broker not affiliated with any specific vendor products so we can work with employers and employees to help them find the best solution in the marketplace to fit their needs.

Sequoia helps businesses achieve their goals through smarter people spend. For 24 years, we’ve specialized in VC and PE-backed companies, guiding and administering their total compensation and benefits for their global workforce. With our always-on advisory, unified service model, and powerful platform, we give clients a complete view of their people spend, help reduce costs, protect their company, and win over the top talent they need for their mission.

About UBF Consulting UBF is a leading employee benefit and human resources consulting firm. We provide consulting solutions that manage risk, optimize talent, and transform organizations to become great places to work. The idea of UBF was borne out of a vision to represent the best interest of our clients and advise them on how to meet their human capital management needs through benefit and human resource strategies. What UBF Can Do for You Save Money UBF’s proprietary solutions optimize health plans with improved $0 deductible benefits, patient navigation to the best doctors and hospitals, pharmacy rebates, and near-site or on-site care. With a baseline savings that are often below current costs, our trends are more than half of typical industry trend. Save Time UBF’s solutions and employee benefit concierge service combine AI technology with a personal touch. Employees can elect to manage their plans through a mobile-ready application or they can call a UBF team member for personalized assistance. Expand Resources UBF provides in-house Human Resource solutions that are practical, focused on best-practices, and positions your organization to achieve success. A team of nationally recognized legal experts who ensure compliance in every facet of employment law also supports us. Create Great Places to Work UBF’s integrated benefits, population health and human resource solutions are geared toward helping companies create great places to work. Our programs and systems are evidence-based and help companies develop engagement, positivity, resilience, loyalty, and trust with their workforce. What Makes UBF Different Differentiator #1: We are a Health Rosetta Advisor As a Health Rosetta Advisor UBF helps organizations design and implement health benefits plans that are cost-effective, sustainable, and focused on improving the quality of care for employees. The Health Rosetta is a blueprint for health benefits that aims to address the inefficiencies and high costs of traditional healthcare systems. Health Rosetta Advisors use a set of principles and best practices to guide employers in transforming their health benefits strategies. These principles include: • Transparent and Accountable Healthcare • Aligned Incentives • Value-Based Purchasing • Employee Empowerment Differentiator 2: Proprietary Solution Set Most plan sponsors are stuck in the never-ending spiral of health plans that continue to deliver 5-8% annual increases. UBF’s solutions seek to end health insurance trend because they are configured to help members find the best possible care at the lowest possible cost. These solutions not only result in improved benefits but better healthcare outcomes. Differentiator 3: Master Level Consultants UBF consultants have worked for or represented Fortune 500 companies and well-known names like Mattel, Union Bank, and Bekins. These committed advisors are actively involved with both setting the strategy and seeing it through. And most importantly, our team is passionate about seeking solutions that serves the best interest of our clients.

Heffernan Insurance Brokers is an independent insurance agency big enough to compete with direct writers, but still small enough to provide boutique personal service. With a strong commitment to community, Heffernan gives back 22% of profit to charity. Being 100% employee-owned, we get to know you and your business because you’re different. With Heffernan Insurance Brokers, you can access your entire Employee Benefits Program, contacts, services and questions in one beautiful healthcare app! See reviews and co-pay costs, book appointments, track expenses, telehealth visits, deductible tracking and so much more! What makes us different: Employee centric service approach. Compliance and ERISA. Customized alternative funding options. Free BenAdmin System. Full vetting service for all HR needs. Annual reporting services. Fiduciary financial service team. Over 750 carrier partners for Work Comp and General Liability. True one stop servicing.

In a competitive labor market, offering comprehensive employee benefits is not just an option — it’s a necessity. We provide tailored benefits packages that rival the ones offered by Fortune 500 companies, providing a seamless, online benefits administration and boosting your employees’ performance and well-being. Paychex Agency's Unique Value Proposition includes: Integrated Services - Payroll companies often bundle insurance offerings (like workers' compensation or health insurance) with their payroll and HR services, simplifying processes and reducing administrative tasks; Premiums can be seamlessly calculated and deducted based on payroll data, ensuring accurate and timely payments. Real-Time Adjustments - Workers' compensation premiums can be adjusted automatically as payroll changes, reducing the risk of overpayments or underpayments; Avoidance of large year-end premium audits since adjustments are handled in real-time. Compliance Support - Payroll companies stay up to date with labor laws and regulations, helping businesses remain compliant with insurance-related requirements, such as workers’ comp laws, cobra, model notices, and ACA reporting. Streamlined Reporting - Access to consolidated reports covering payroll, insurance, and related data, making it easier for businesses to manage records and meet reporting requirements. Ease of Onboarding - New employees can be easily enrolled in insurance plans as part of the payroll setup process, reducing paperwork and delays.