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/

Scheller Bradford Group's Cincinnati, OH office stands as a formidable player in the insurance brokerage landscape. With a robust presence in the region, this larger office has honed its expertise in serving a diverse clientele, showcasing a proven track record with both midsize and small employers. As a local brokerage firm, they bring a personalized touch to their services, ensuring a deep understanding of the unique needs of businesses in the area. One of their key strengths lies in their adept handling of self-funded clients, providing invaluable support to local and regional employers. This proficiency is exemplified in their successful partnerships with esteemed organizations such as Beechmont Investments in the automobile dealers industry, boasting over 180 participants, Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber in the religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, and similar organizations sector, with 100+ participants, and Clark Schaefer Hackett & Co in the accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping, and payroll services domain, boasting 190+ participants. Their wide-ranging expertise spans across various industries, including religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, and similar organizations, offices of physicians, as well as accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping, and payroll services. This comprehensive knowledge positions them as a go-to partner for businesses seeking tailored insurance solutions. With a demonstrated commitment to client success and a deep understanding of the local business landscape, Scheller Bradford Group's Cincinnati office is poised to deliver exceptional value to employer benefit buyers.

At Business Benefits we look forward to learning about you, your organization, and your employees. Our team is ready to be your preferred resource for all of your employee-benefit needs. Business Benefits counsels regional employers in the development of employee benefit packages. We collaborate with clients to devise and determine the most cost-effective and competitive packages for any circumstance. Business Benefits also guides clients through the ever-changing landscape of healthcare reform and employee benefits. Specialties: Group medical, life, disability, dental, and voluntary insurance products. HSA, HRA, FSA, S125, and COBRA solutions.

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.

Pinnacle is the foremost independent hospitality consulting firm providing advisory services, asset management and litigation support to a wide range of clients including the traditional players in the hospitality industry - investors, lenders and operators as well as the country's major real estate investment and development firms, pension funds, REITs, insurance companies owners, investors and lenders of hospitality assets. Over the past 32 years, Pinnacle has provided services on over 4,000 hotels with an estimated hotel real estate value of over $50 billion. Pinnacle executives are frequently cited as industry experts and the fruits of our research and analyses are used by at the highest levels in the hospitality industry for key decision-making purposes. We possess this level of expertise across the full spectrum of hospitality-related investments: hotels, resorts, conference centers, food service operations, interval ownership resort facilities, golf courses, ski areas, marinas, and public assembly facilities including theme parks, arenas, convention centers and exhibition centers. With principal offices in the Boston, New York, Providence, Washington D.C. and South Florida, and a roster of clients and assignments that is world-wide in scope, Pinnacle Advisory Group stands ready to assist you. Pinnacle executives are frequently cited as industry experts. We offer services in asset management, acquisition due diligence, real estate valuation, college & university services, development & capital planning, feasibility studies, group booking pace reports, impact studies, litigation support & witness testimony, operator selection & negotiation, operational reviews, strategic planning & investment analysis and receivership services.

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.

CBIZ, Inc. (NYSE: CBZ) is a leading professional services advisor to middle market businesses and organizations nationwide. With unmatched industry knowledge and expertise in accounting, tax, advisory, benefits, insurance, and technology, CBIZ delivers forward-thinking insights and actionable solutions to help clients anticipate what’s next and discover new ways to accelerate growth. CBIZ has more than 10,000 team members across more than 160 locations in 21 major markets coast to coast. For more information, visit www.cbiz.com. CBIZ works closely with CBIZ CPAs, a national, independent CPA firm. CBIZ CPAs specializes in attest services for middle market and growing businesses in a variety of industries, including technology and life sciences, construction, not-for-profit organizations, manufacturing, retail and distribution. For more information, visit www.cbizcpas.com. CBIZ is a consulting, tax and financial services provider that works closely with CBIZ CPAs P.C., an independent CPA firm that provides audit, review and other attest services. In certain jurisdictions, CBIZ CPAs P.C. operates under its previous name, Mayer Hoffman McCann. P.C. View our CBIZ Social Media Community Guidelines here - https://www.cbiz.com/privacy-policy/cbiz-social-media-community-guidelines

Based in Orlando, Florida, AssuredPartners stands as a global frontrunner in the insurance brokerage landscape, with special expertise in industry-specific insurance solutions for both businesses and consumers. We offer a comprehensive range of services, including commercial insurance, risk management, and employee benefits. As strategic advisors in the insurance domain, our unparalleled expertise empowers us to deliver tailor-made solutions designed to meet the unique needs of our clients. With a team of over 10,000 professionals, we serve clients from strategically located offices across North America, England, Ireland, Belgium, and Scotland. Committed to building strong, long-lasting relationships, we foster an environment of trust, transparency, and mutual respect with our partners. This ethos is encapsulated in our guiding principle: Power through Partnership. For further information, please visit www.assuredpartners.com.

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.

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.

Lars Haapala, a seasoned employee benefits broker rooted in Cincinnati, OH, is renowned for his personalized approach to crafting comprehensive benefits packages. With a keen understanding of the unique needs of businesses, Lars specializes in tailoring solutions that align with his clients' goals and values. Drawing from his wealth of experience, Lars has become the go-to advisor for organizations like BEST ONE TIRE AND SERVICE EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION, LLC and BEST-ONE TIRE & SERVICE ASSOCIATION, LLC EMPLOYEE. His commitment to building lasting relationships ensures that each client receives attentive, individualized service every step of the way. Lars's expertise extends beyond simply offering benefits packages; he serves as a trusted consultant, providing valuable insights and guidance to help businesses navigate the complex landscape of employee benefits. His dedication to excellence and unwavering focus on client satisfaction make him a valuable asset to any organization seeking to enhance their employee benefits offerings.