In this episode of the Beyond Benefits podcast, we dig deep into a number of topics with our newly crowned BenefitsPRO Advisor of the Year, Chris Hamilton.

In this episode, we chat with Solome Tibebu, founder and CEO of Behavioral Health Tech. The discussion touches on everything from the current state of behavioral health in the U.S., to Solome’s personal mental health journey.

Tune in for a deep dive into the chaotic world of prescription drugs (are PBMs really the bad guys?), including the current state of international drugs, the impacts of the tariffs, and his predictions on what’s next in the benefits world.

In this episode, we're joined by Ali Goodwin, the marketing director for TrueScripts. We talk about the noise surrounding PBMs and prescription drugs; discuss the importance of trying to do the right thing; and dig into how to filter out all the noise and bad actors and find people and companies that truly align with their mission.

At a crossroad and facing an endless list of daunting challenges, how can benefits advisors and their partners truly make a difference?

In this episode, we're joined by Stephanie Koch, director of human resources at Hendry Marine. We talk about the current state of HR, what she wishes benefits advisors knew, and details her journey from status quo benefits to the world of self-funding.

For our first episode, we're joined by Chelsea Ryckis, the 2024 BenefitsPRO Advisor of the Year and co-founder of Ethos Benefits. She shares her thoughts on the current state of employee benefits, how transparency and fiduciary shifts are impacting advisors and employers, her favorite music (kind of...) and more!

I asked three industry experts for their thoughts on where things stand, where they might be headed next, and what all of it means to you.