Shari Simpson of Paylocity, Jason Averbook of Now to Next and Mark Stelzner of IA discuss what's on their minds as HR leaders.

In this episode, we sit down with Diana Miller, benefits advisor at Conner Insurance and a 2025 Advisor of the Year finalist!

Allison De Paoli, our newly crowned BenefitsPRO 2026 Advisor of the Year, discusses everything from quality care versus expensive care to direct primary care models to employee communication and the future of the benefits industry.

At this year's BenefitsPRO Broker Expo, four industry leaders shared their stories about rediscovering their purpose and what led them down their path.

How do advisors and employers get on the same page when it comes to health care benefits?

"Taking care of yourself is a public service to the other people on your team," Harris says.

In a fireside chat, Mia Hamm emphasizes that true greatness stems from a relentless commitment to learning, empowering others, and fostering a team-first culture built on consistent preparation and mutual appreciation.

Between catching up with industry pals and listening to our keynote speakers, we hope you have the chance to enjoy each other's company over good food and creative cocktails.