Chelsea Ryckis, president and founder, Ethos Benefits

What better way to launch our new podcast than by inviting the reigning BenefitsPRO Advisor of the Year to join the fun? In our first episode, Chelsea Ryckis, co-founder of Ethos Benefits, shares her thoughts on her own personal and professional journey, as well as some key topics and trends that are top of mind right now for benefits advisors and their clients.

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We discuss the origin story of Ethos Benefits, the various ways that transparency and fiduciary shifts are impacting both benefits advisors and employers, the future of the industry (yes, the phrase "pale, male and stale" does come up), the current receptivity of employers, employees, providers and health systems to innovative ideas and strategies, and much more.

And when we get to what we thought would be the "fun" part of the interview, Chelsea may or may not have a moment of realization about her free time. Psychiatrist couch not included...

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Paul Wilson

Paul Wilson is the editor-in-chief of BenefitsPRO Magazine and BenefitsPRO.com. He has covered the insurance industry for more than a decade, including stints at Retirement Advisor Magazine and ProducersWeb.

Lily Peterson

Lily Peterson is the managing editor for BenefitsPRO.com.