Benefit Advisors Network: Demonstrated Ability to Deliver Increased Growth and Profitability by Providing Members Distinguishing Competitive Advantages.

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. -- Benefit Advisors Network (BAN), a national consortium of premier group benefit broker and consulting firms, continues to provide opportunities that enable their members to serve clients in unique ways. One member premiered their "Role in Improving Health Status" program, teaming brokers, the BAN medical team and vendors recently at their educational conference in Orlando. "This innovation completely changes the dynamic of the broker from the role of trying to mitigate rate increases to bringing actionable solutions designed to minimize escalating health care costs, decrease absenteeism and increase productivity," noted John O'Connell, Principal C.M. Smith.

"This is the best thing I do all year" was representative of the comments overheard throughout the two day program as members enjoyed one of the most interesting and stimulating meetings to date. "Our conferences are always informative and relevant, and it's gratifying to see how our benefits directly contribute to our members' success," said Kathy Newton, Executive Director of BAN.

Keynote speaker Mike Howard, THE HOWARD GROUP ("THG"), based in Fairfield, CT, known for their strategic high performance sales advisory and consulting services for key-decision makers observed, "I was particularly impressed by the candor and openness of the group, everyone's willingness to share their own experiences and to become quickly engaged in the discussion."

BAN was very pleased to welcome their newest members. Gnaster & Gnaster headquartered in Chicago, known for their innovative cost containment strategies and high level of personalized service, boasts among their client base numerous health care organizations.

Mengel, Surdyke, Murphy & Finke located in St. Louis, has created an extensive network of accounting professionals that are supported in the area of investments, insurance and employee benefits. Their benefits division's focuses on Group Insurance, Worksite/Voluntary and Retirement Planning.

MeyersDining Insurance, LLC, located in Boulder Colorado, is a distinguished full service insurance agency with more than 15 years experience offering commercial and group health insurance, personal lines and individual health products.

Barresi Benefits Group, headquartered in Maine, a full service agency with 25 years of experience, provides high quality personalized service in the areas of insurance, investments and employee benefits.

For more information on BAN or any members please refer to www.benefitadvisorsnetwork.com or email [e-mail].