McGohan Brabender is an independent, forward-thinking leader in the health benefits arena. We started 48 years ago as a traditional broker and have reinvented ourselves to meet today's challenges with innovative solutions. Our proven strategy gives businesses control over escalating claims costs, and reverses the epidemic spread of chronic disease in the workplace. We proudly maintain our independence, even as we expand our national presence. That empowers each one of us to quickly respond to changes in the marketplace and make decisions that best serve our clients. Navigating the health-care landscape can be complicated. We simplify it.

HLU Consultants, Inc. provides insights into employer health plans that lead to strategic discoveries and solutions. Whether the issue is compliance, high hospital and Rx claims, provider access, chronic disease management, benefit design or plan management, HLU delivers positive, sustainable and transparent change. HLU Consultants, Inc. uses proven strategies vetted by healthrosetta.org, a leading health plan advisor organization established by leading experts in health care delivery, technology, compliance and insurance. We invite you to join our online employer community where you can learn more about our proven strategies used across the country. Contact Mark Gall, for more information or to join our online employer community. Direct Dial | 513-559-7502 Email | [email protected] LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-gall-67721610/

4myBenefits, Inc., operating out of Cincinnati, OH, stands out as a robust and versatile insurance broker, particularly adept in catering to a diverse range of employer needs. As a significant office within a local brokerage firm, they exhibit a strong capacity to support both large and small employers, making them a versatile choice for businesses of various scales. Notably, 4myBenefits has carved a niche in serving self-funded clients, demonstrating their ability to handle complex insurance scenarios with ease. Their expertise spans across several industries, with a particular emphasis on nonresidential building construction, miscellaneous durable goods merchant wholesalers, and depository credit intermediation industries. This specialization is evident in their impressive roster of top customers, which includes Abel Construction Company in Kentucky, a key player in the nonresidential building construction industry with over 60 participants, and American National Bank and Trust in Texas, a prominent name in depository credit intermediation with more than 250 participants. Furthermore, they cater to Brp Us in Wisconsin, a significant entity in the miscellaneous durable goods merchant wholesalers industry, with over 830 participants. Their ability to provide tailored solutions to both local and regional employers is a testament to their in-depth understanding of the insurance landscape and client needs. The Cincinnati office's demonstrated experience with both large and small employers indicates a flexible and client-centric approach, ensuring that businesses of all sizes receive the right level of support and expertise. 4myBenefits, Inc.’s reputation in Cincinnati is built upon their practical knowledge and their commitment to delivering customized insurance solutions. Their success with diverse industries and client sizes makes them a compelling choice for employers seeking a reliable and experienced insurance broker.

USI is one of the largest insurance brokerage and consulting firms in the world, delivering property and casualty, employee benefits, personal risk, program and retirement solutions to large risk management clients, middle market companies, smaller firms and individuals. Headquartered in Valhalla, New York, USI connects over 10,500 industry-leading professionals across approximately 200 offices to serve clients’ local, national and international needs. USI has become a premier insurance brokerage and consulting firm by leveraging the USI ONE Advantage®, an interactive platform that integrates proprietary and innovative client solutions, networked local resources and enterprise-wide collaboration to deliver customized results with positive, bottom-line impact. USI attracts best-in-class industry talent with a long history of deep and continuing investment in our local communities. For more information, visit usi.com.

Going into my Senior year of high school, my mother inspired me to give back and do good in the community. Since she was a special education teacher for 15 years prior to me being born, I decided to follow in her footsteps. 1. Developed strong communication skills by supervising and directing over 20 campers from diverse backgrounds and with varying needs, including verbal and nonverbal communication methods. 2. Strengthened problem-solving abilities by adapting to unexpected situations and creating engaging and personalized activities for campers to foster their personal growth and development. 3. Demonstrated leadership and teamwork skills by collaborating with fellow counselors and camp staff to provide a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment for all campers.

Hauser is a full‐service risk management, employee benefits and insurance solutions partner. We provide value‐added support, resources and expertise to clients and prospects with a specialized focus on the needs of private equity firms, their portfolio companies and target acquisitions. Our consultative approach consists of core competencies in insurance and employee benefits due diligence, transactional support, risk management and insurance brokerage. Hauser appreciates the importance of protecting your investments, while maximizing the value of insurance coverage at every level. We have significant experience working with all transaction structures including: - Control buyout - Recapitalizations - Minority investments - Growth equity - Mezzanine debt, and - Special situations such as corporate carve‐out assets and distressed/bankrupt entities In an effort to create value on behalf of a private equity firm and their portfolio companies, Hauser has assembled dedicated, highly experienced teams of insurance and employee benefits professionals that understand the unique complexities and specific demands that can arise during a merger or acquisition transaction. We serve as subject matter experts providing consulting resources throughout every stage of the investment, from due diligence through exit.

Your family, your business and your possessions are all important to you, but you may not know how to best protect them. We have the experience to navigate the unique risks you face, serving as your insurance professional. We are independent agents in Baldwinsville, New York, free to choose the best carrier for your insurance needs. We do not work for an insurance company; we work for you. We work on your side when you have a loss and follow through to see that you get fair, prompt payment and service. Horan Companies represents a carefully selected group of financially strong, reputable insurance companies. Therefore, we are able to offer you the best coverage at the most competitive price.

Since 1974, Lang Financial Group has provided products, advice, and services for health insurance and 401(k) retirement planning, as well as disability, long-term care, and life insurance. Lang Financial Group provides solutions and services that have made us an integral partner to more than 1,000 companies of all sizes throughout the Midwest, where we deliver insurance benefits to over 50,000 members and their families. The team of experienced, knowledgeable and certified professionals at Lang Financial Group provide assistance with all aspects of employment management administration. We listen, we educate, and we help our clients navigate the ever changing and complex insurance systems unique to their business and employee needs. Learn more about our full suite of services at: www.langgroup.com.

Founded in 1991, Custom Design Benefits is Cincinnati and the Tri-State’s largest independent, full-service Third Party Administrator of self-funded health benefit plans. Through self-funding, we assist employers to take back control by creating a plan that is uniquely designed for their workforce. We offer a complete range of cost containment solutions integrated with our best in class administration and compliance services, including FMLA. We are innovative; CDB is the creator of TrueCost, a nationally recognized Reference-Based Pricing plan built on a unique copay-only plan design, which includes direct hospital contracts. In additional to self-funded medical plans, with CDB, employers can offer popular employee benefits like Dental, Vision, FSAs, HRAs and HSAs on a budget that works for them. Our approach is personalized and professional, with unmatched service every time. It’s time to take control of your health plan, with Custom Design Benefits. 513.598.2929 | 1.800.598.2929 | www.CustomDesignBenefits.com

At Fifth Third Bank, everything we do is rooted in our purpose: to improve the lives of our customers and the well-being of our communities. Since our founding in 1858, we’ve been committed to creating a better financial experience by empowering our customers and clients to achieve what matters most. Our unified strength is grounded in the individual passion and diversity of more than 20,000 employees who work collaboratively to deliver a better tomorrow to everyone we serve. We offer a strong culture, opportunities for growth 401k match, wellness options, comprehensive insurance plans and additional resources you need to build a lasting and rewarding career path here. Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, we are among the largest money managers in the Midwest. We operate four main businesses—Commercial Banking, Branch Banking, Consumer Lending, and Wealth & Asset Management—and a network of financial centers in Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, Michigan, Illinois, Florida, Tennessee, West Virginia, Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina. Consumers also have access to approximately 54,000 Fifth Third fee-free ATMs across the United States. Fifth Third Bancorp is a diversified financial services company and is the indirect parent company of Fifth Third Bank, National Association, a federally chartered institution. Explore Fifth Third career opportunities at: https://www.53.com/content/fifth-third/en/careers.html Fifth Third Bank, N.A., Member FDIC. Fifth Third Bank is proud to be an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V

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