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  1. Meet Ann Christian

    Ann Christian Senior Plan Consultant About Me Ann joined Sentinel in 2019, previously working for PGR Solutions, helping them build their business. For over 20 years, Ann has served in various roles serving clients and their retirement plan...
  2. Meet Heather Caton

    Heather Caton Senior Plan Consultant About Me Heather joined Sentinel in October of 2011, previously working with Lemaster Daniels and Moss Adams CPA firms as a Senior Pension Administrator for Associated Pension Consultants.  Heather's mai...
  3. Meet William Buckheit

    William Buckheit VP, Actuarial & Consulting Services About Me Bill joined Sentinel Group in 2011 as part of the acquisition of Schloss & Co., where he had been employed for 26 years. He has 40 years of experience as an Enrolled Actuary on pl...
  4. Meet Brad Boyle

    Brad Boyle Director, Plan Consulting & Service Excellence About Me Brad joined Sentinel in 2022, previously working for ABG Rocky Mountain in 2005 as a Plan Consultant.  Brad's main job responsibilities include: performing required annual ...
  5. Meet Naderge Bissainthe

    Naderge Bissainthe Plan Consultant About Me Naderge joined Sentinel in January 2022, previously working for Ekon Benefits as a Benefits Administrator. She enjoys assisting clients with their unique issues and loves that each day is a bit dif...
  6. Meet Julie Auger

    Julie Auger Senior Plan Consultant About Me Julie joined Sentinel in 2023, previously working for Alerus as a Retirement Services Supervisor. In addition to overseeing a team of Plan Administrators, Julie had a select case load of premier cl...
  7. Types of Medical Plans

    Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) Features : Requires members to use healthcare providers within a specified network. Referrals from a primary care physician (PCP) are needed to see specialists. Advantages : Lower premiums and out-of-pock...
  8. Embedded and Nonembedded Deductibles

    Embedded and Nonembedded Deductibles In the complex health insurance landscape, employers are continually seeking ways to optimize coverage while managing costs. Two crucial concepts that play a pivotal role in this pursuit are embedded and nonem...
  9. Introduction to Health Insurance

    Health insurance can be confusing, so it may be helpful to decode the process and some common health insurance terms. This video explains the basics of health insurance. Your browser does not support HTML5 video. Premium The premium is an a...
  10. Mastering Retirement Income Planning

    Whether you're approaching retirement or already enjoying your post-career years, understanding retirement income planning and Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) strategies are crucial for optimizing your financial plan. These withdrawals can serv...