The Strategic Advantage provides you with the solutions to help reach your goals. The Strategic Benefits team of experts understands the impact a company’s benefit package has on employees, owners, and the bottom line. We know sophisticated problems require sophisticated solutions, not cookie cutter answers. This is why we utilize a team approach, calling on the expertise of our consultants, who bring years of specialized experience to build relationships and guide you every step of the way. Our commitment is to help you make prudent business decisions regarding your employee benefit plans. We achieve this by combining innovative products with our outstanding expertise and service to best meet your needs.

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.

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.

We can’t be all things to all people, but we are always determined to be reliable partners who work hard to find answers that enhance outcomes. NFP, an Aon company, is an integrated organization of consultative advisors and problem solvers. We provide expertise to help companies and individuals address their most significant risk, workforce, wealth management and retirement challenges. The value we deliver is driven by the proactive collaboration, diverse perspectives and grounded ambition of more than 7,700 colleagues in the US, Puerto Rico, Canada, UK and Ireland. We serve a diversity of clients, industries and communities through our global capabilities and solutions. Together, we put people first, prioritize partnerships, solve problems and continuously advance a culture we’re proud of.

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.

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.

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.

One80 Intermediaries is a privately held firm with offices throughout the US and Canada. As a leading insurance wholesaler and program manager, the company offers placement services and binding authority for property and casualty, life, travel/accident and health, affinity and administrative services and warranty business. One80 serves commercial companies, non-profits, public entities, individuals and associations and unions, and has access to all major insurance markets in the US, Canada and UK. One80 has offices in more than 55 locations in the US and Canada. For more information visit www.one80intermediaries.com With expertise in marine, transportation, property, casualty, financial lines, medical stop loss, personal lines, travel/accident and health, life insurance and warranty coverage we provide in-house binding authority and access to market leading carriers on both sides of the Atlantic. One80 serves commercial companies, non-profits, public entities and individuals, and has access to all major insurance markets in the US, UK and Canada. One80 has offices in 46 locations nationwide including Boston, New York City, Chicago, Cleveland, Cincinnati, Miami, Atlanta, Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, Omaha, Mountain View, Philadelphia, San Diego, Seattle, Toronto, and Montreal.

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.

ARC Benefit Solutions, based in Cincinnati, OH, is distinguished by its personalized approach to insurance brokerage, especially in the realm of medical and ancillary benefits for local and regional employers. Since its inception in 1985, this family-owned business has been committed to simplifying insurance processes for its clients. Unlike a one-size-fits-all method, ARC Benefit Solutions prides itself on creating customized health insurance solutions tailored to each client's unique needs and budget constraints. This approach ensures that clients receive optimal solutions that align with their specific requirements. The company's expertise extends significantly across various industries, notably in the architectural, engineering, and related services sectors. Among their prominent clients is Saec/Kinetic Vision, an Ohio-based company in the aforementioned industries, with over 190 participants benefiting from ARC's services. This example underlines ARC's capability to handle complex client profiles and deliver effective insurance solutions. As part of a local brokerage firm, ARC Benefit Solutions stands out in the Midwest region, supporting over 1,000 businesses. The firm's team of experts holds more than 150 licenses, certifications, and professional designations in the insurance industry, highlighting their extensive knowledge and competence. This wealth of expertise enables ARC to offer a broad range of insurance products and services, ensuring that they can meet the diverse and evolving needs of their clients.