Congratulations to our very own David Smith JD, REBC Senior Vice President – Employee Benefits for being counted among the Top 5 Finalists as 2025 BenefitsPRO Advisor of the Year!
BenefitsPRO’s Advisor of the Year award celebrates top benefits advisors who stand out from the crowd, provide extraordinary client service, help shape the industry and strive to fix our broken health care system. The recognition honors professionals who utilize their unique perspectives and innovative insights every day as they work to move the benefits industry forward, enrich their local communities, and help employers find high-quality health care and benefits, while controlling costs.
Well-deserved National recognition for a leader who understands the profound impact of keeping curiosity alive, listening to build relationships, and providing solutions that work! “What we do for our clients fundamentally changes people’s lives…”
Read more about David’s journey here.
David C. Smith, JD, REBC, CHVA, is the Employee Benefits Market Lead for the Carolinas, Georgia, and Tennessee at Risk Strategies Company. With a career spanning government and industry, and over two decades as a trusted advisor in employee benefits, David is known for his deep expertise in compliance and strategic consulting for large employers and self-funded health plans. A recognized advocate for our profession and the clients we serve, he is currently the National Vice President for the National Association of Benefit & Insurance Professionals (NABIP), where he continues to shape the future of the benefits industry.
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Employee Appreciation Month
Christy Wilson from our Greensboro Location.
If you’ve had the chance to work with Christy, you already know what a gem she is – but don’t just take our word for it! Our clients and agents are singing her praises.
“Thanks for your great work on the renewal documents. I could tell that you looked at our previous documents and updated accordingly. That made my review of these documents so much easier!”
And from a grateful agent:
“…Christy has answered every email and complied with every request. Plus, she writes such great emails (friendly, informative, proper grammar & punctuation). We definitely want to keep her! I so appreciate someone with these administrative talents – hard to find these days!”
Whether it’s her eye for detail, her prompt and polished communication, or her unwavering can-do spirit, Christy goes above and beyond to make sure everyday runs more smoothly – for clients and colleagues alike,
Thank you for all that you do, Christy! We appreciate you and our amazing team!
