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.

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/

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.

Marsh McLennan Agency (MMA) provides business insurance, employee health & benefits, retirement & wealth, and private client insurance solutions to organizations and individuals seeking limitless possibilities. With over 15,000+ colleagues and 300+ offices across the United States and Canada, MMA combines the personalized service model of a local consultant with the global resources and expertise of the world’s leading professional services firm, Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC). MMA generates more than $5 billion in annualized revenue, making it one of the largest brokerage operations in North America.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.