After a months-long process, the Employee Benefit Adviser editorial team selected 20 top women benefits advisers and consultants from peer nominations that highlighted the candidates’ outstanding professional track record and impact and service to the industry.
These professionals have a diverse portfolio of experience in healthcare, wellness and other voluntary benefits. As workplaces continue to adapt to the challenges of the coronavirus pandemic, advisers need to think outside the box — our top advisers spoke to their passion for serving their clients and providing benefits and solutions that will positively impact their workforce. This inspiring group of women is also paving the way for the next generation of advisers through their passion and enthusiasm for mentoring and educating other young people and women in the field.
Throughout the weeks ahead, we will be highlighting their personal stories and professional accomplishments, as well as sharing their unique insight about being female in a male-dominated field.
Listed in alphabetical order below, here is this year’s list of Top Women in Advising:
Beverly Beattie, CEO and founder, Selden Beattie
Heather Bowers, benefits consultant, Lone Star Benefits
Danielle Capilla, director of compliance, employee benefits, Alera Group
Emma Fox, chief operating officer, E Powered Benefits
Erica Gaynor, account executive, Ollis/Akers/Arney Insurance & Business Advisors
Nancy Giacolone, president, Olympic Crest Insurance
Jamie Greenleaf, lead advisor/principal, Cafaro Greenleaf
Misty Guinn, director of benefits and wellness, human resources, Benefitfocus
Cristy Gupton, founder and president, Custom Benefits Solution
Ricki Hancart, account manager, Conner Insurance
Angela Kiani, area vice president, Gallagher
Jennifer Kinley, employee benefits director of client engagement, Propel Insurance
Michelle Milam, director of HR, compliance and technology division, Business Benefits Group
Rachel Miner, founder, Thrive Benefits
Nicole Negvesky, business development director, Baldwin Krystyn Sherman Partners
Kieran Pittman, director of strategic growth, BeniComp Health Solutions
Sally Prather, employee benefits practice leader, Alera Group
Aida Swanson, principal, Swanson Benefits Insurance Solution
Elizabeth Vaughan, area vice president, Gallagher
Jessica Walters, chief operating officer, Total Control Health Plans
