Innovative Benefit Planning is honored to be recognized as a “2023 Celebration of Life Gala Honoree” at this year’s Samaritan Gala. Each year, Samaritan honors an individual and/or company for their continued passion, dedication, and love for Samaritan and the community. This year, Samaritan is recognizing Innovative for our commitment to community support.   Terriann Procida and Mark Sulpizio founded Innovative Benefit Planning believing the key to long-term relationships is doing what’s right for people. Volunteering and giving back have been incorporated into Innovative’s values since day one. Now, more than thirty years later, the Innovative team has become advocates for their clients and their community. The team has been active volunteers and supporters of Samaritan’s annual golf tournament, raffle, and more, the employees of Innovative Benefit Planning never fail to share their expertise, support, and time with Samaritan and a host of other community organizations. Innovative would like to…

Innovative Benefit Planning is proud to announce that The Women’s Business Enterprise National Council, has awarded Innovative Benefit Planning the national ‘Women’s Business Enterprise’ certification. “Empowering women in the workplace and acknowledging their contributions to everyday operations is not only important but extremely necessary,” said Terriann Procida, CEO. “Having a diverse team made up of not only women, but individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures, has allowed us to bring an array of different perspectives to the table which adds to our growth, productivity, and so much more.” As the Chief Executive Officer and founding partner of Innovative Benefit Planning, Procida has worked endlessly to ensure the company embraces a commitment to diversity in the workplace. Fostering an inclusive environment is vital to the way the organization operates, which allows employees the opportunity to grow, feel accepted, and be challenged. Innovative employees see a representation of a variety of genders,…

Innovative Benefit Planning is honored to be recognized by Mployer Advisor as a winner of their “Top Employee Benefits Consultants” Awards for 2022. The program evaluates brokers based on breadth and depth of experience across employer industries, sizes, insurance products, and employer reviews. Innovative was recognized as a broker that demonstrate market-leading competencies and a proven track record of success among employers, insurance providers, and peers. Winners were chosen based on exceptional online reviews, a high M Score rating, historical data, and demonstrated business experience.  "The team at Mployer Advisor is proud to honor this group of top insurance consultants as part of the 2022 class for our second annual Top Employee Benefits Consultant Awards. Employer-sponsored healthcare and benefits cover over 150M+ Americans. Who an employer selects as their benefit advisor has more impact on cost and quality than who they choose as the insurance carrier" said Brian Freeman, the…

Innovative is excited to launch our Employee Life Cycle Tool Kit! Today’s tight labor market and the broad range of flexible work/life options make it more important than ever to properly manage each step in the employee lifecycle. Addressing their emerging needs means employers must engage their teams at each step of the lifecycle. We are offering 11 resources that will help employers deliver an exceptional employee experience that today’s workers seek. Our tool kit covers each step within the employer-employee relationship, from the time perspective team members become interested in your organization, through recruitment and onboarding, talent development, and departure.You’ll learn: Interview best practices 5 ways to leverage benefits to combat recruiting challenges and boost retention Talent acquisition/employer branding Strategies for employee development The top 6 benefit trends employees want in 2022 6 steps employers can take to embrace and focus on the employee experience Effective performance management 8…

Innovative Benefit Planning LLC was proudly featured this month in SJ Magazine for our culture of "giving back" to our community. We are grateful to have been recognized for our efforts, however the true pride comes from the things we do for others, and the impact we make. Take a look at the most recent article featured by SJ Magazine: "On the surface, employee benefits look like retirement plans, workplace wellness programs, healthcare plans or employee engagement. But at its heart, it’s about giving people the support and resources they need to live their best lives. For Moorestown’s Innovative Benefit Planning, that goes far beyond support for employees alone. “Providing benefits is about making a difference in someone’s life,” says Innovative Benefits Planning CEO Terriann Procida. “We have very passionate employees providing that for our clients, but what really makes our business – and ourselves – better is taking that…

Innovative Benefit Planning is honored to be recognized by the Burlington County Chamber of Commerce with the Voice of Business Award for Business Excellence. The Voice of Business Award recognizes outstanding businesses or business persons in Burlington County that have demonstrated a long-term commitment to economic development and the enhancement of opportunities in the county. “We are honored to be the recipient of this year’s Business Excellence Award, remarked CEO, Terriann Procida. As a company that has prided itself over the last 30 years on going above and beyond for our clients and making our community a key part of our business, it is rewarding to be recognized for this achievement.” All award honorees were celebrated last Thursday evening at The Merion Caterers in Cinnaminson, NJ. Innovative would like to congratulate all the other Voice of Business Award recipients for their impact in our community, as well as the Chamber…

Innovative Benefit Planning is pleased to announce that Tamalyn Cee Wandler, JD, has joined our team as Director of Compliance. In her new role, Tamalyn will assist clients with their compliance auditing and educating them on the various federal and state regulations, assess areas of weakness, determine potential liability, and provide tools to help the client avoid common pitfalls.  In addition, her duties include developing, overseeing, and evaluating control systems, researching regulatory and legislative changes, filing wrap SPDs for clients, and performing non-discrimination testing for self-funded clients.Tamalyn brings deep experience in the benefits compliance industry to Innovative. She most recently worked at Willis Tower Watson in the Health & Benefits Compliance practice. Tamalyn received two bachelor degrees from Loyola University in Chicago before obtaining her Doctorate of Law from DePaul University College of Law and her Masters of Law in Employee Benefits from The John Marshall Law School. A resident…

Innovative Promotes Jamie Bratton to Vice President of Marketing & Engagement Innovative Benefit Planning is pleased to announce it has promoted Jamie Bratton to the position of Vice President of Marketing and Engagement. In her new role, Jamie will continue to manage, establish, and implement strategic and tactical communication plans across every business unit. In addition, as a valuable asset to our client’s employee engagement strategy, Jamie and her team will work with the account team in developing custom communication plans that drive employee engagement and better understanding of their benefits.  She is also responsible for evolving Innovative’s brand through creating new products and services for current and future clients. Since Joining Innovative three years ago, Jamie has brought vision and passion to our team and clients. She has a successful track record in building and executing strategic go to market strategies that benefit our clients and brand, including the…

Innovative Welcomes Adam Cardell as Executive Account Manager We are excited to announce the latest addition to the Innovative Benefit Planning team! Adam Cardell has joined Innovative as an Executive Account Manager.  As an Executive Account Manager, Adam will be responsible for strengthening Innovative’s relationships with current clients, as well as ensuring all onboarding, renewal, compliance, and annual service deliverables are met for the client. The Executive Account Manager also helps Innovative develop new products and services for new and existing clients, implement process improvements, and supporting effective management of back-office operations. Adam will report directly to CEO Terriann Procida. Adam has spent several years in the benefits industry, including most recently as a Client Manager with Willis Towers Watson. He was previously an Account Manager and Sales Consultant with Trinity Benefit Advisors, and a Benefits Specialist at Heath Advocate. “Adam’s extensive background in account management and his experience in…

Innovative Welcomes Tyler L. Buff to our Team as a Benefits Consultant We are pleased to announce that the Innovative team continues to grow! Please join us in welcoming Tyler L. Buff to our team as a Benefits Consultant.  Tyler will focus on understanding the customer needs and assist in developing strategies to increase efficiencies and results. As a Benefits Consultant, Tyler will develop and maintain relationships with external vendors to educate and promote solutions in the marketplace. In addition, he will work closely with the Benefits Retention Team to develop long-term benefit strategies that support our customer relationships. Prior to joining Innovative, Tyler spent the last eight years in various account executive positions, including most recently as the District Manager with ADP Total Source. During this time, he worked closely with clients to develop benefit strategies based on the company goals and employee census. Tyler received his Bachelor of…

Innovative Welcomes Carly Vettori to our Team as a Benefits Sales Consultant We are excited to announce the latest member of Innovative Benefit Planning! Please join us in welcoming Carly Vettori to our team as a Benefits Sales Consultant.  In this role, Carly will help us to understand the customer needs and assist in developing strategies to increase efficiencies and results. Specifically, she will work directly with potential clients to build and deliver our Benefit Performance Assessment to help employers uncover cost savings and long-term benefit strategies. In addition, the Benefits Sales Consultant develops and maintains relationships with outside vendors; maintains awareness of new and existing products; educates clients; and promotes solutions in the marketplace. Prior to joining Innovative, Carly was an account executive with Beasley Media Group in Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania.  Carly was responsible for prospecting and closing new business; qualifying leaders; and building and growing lasting relationships with…

Innovative Welcomes Nicoletta Torres as New Account Manager We are excited to announce the latest addition to the Innovative Benefit Planning team! Please join us in welcoming Nicoletta Torres as our newest Account Manager.  As an account manager, Nicoletta will be a valuable resource to Innovative’s leadership team, employees, and clients. She will directly support our Benefits Consultants during the initial phase of onboarding prospective new clients and then assumes responsibility for both the technical maintenance and the promotion of a very positive experience between Innovative and our clients. Nicoletta will work directly with carriers to obtain quotes and negotiate on the clients’ behalf.  In addition, her experience will be beneficial for clients in suggesting plan designs, funding methods and contribution strategies. Prior to accepting this position, Nicoletta spent 12 years as an account manager and senior benefits account manager. She most recently managed a large General Insurance Agency that…

Andrew May Promoted to Senior Account Manager - Financial Services Innovative Benefit Planning is pleased to announce the promotion of Andrew May to Senior Account Manager-Financial Services. Andrew has been a part of the Innovative financial service team for over two years, serving as a Financial Services Associate. During this time, Andrew has managed to receive his AIF® designation and CFP® designation, all while truly making an impact to our team and his clients. Like his prior role, Andrew will continue to consult with and support retirement clients. In addition, as Senior Account Manager-Financial Service, Andrew will play a critical role in new client implementation, member open enrollment, managing communications with clients, carriers, and vendors, as well as manage and lead the department compliance calendar. “Andrew has played a key role in the Innovative Investment Fiduciaries team and has shown significant growth, dedication, and leadership. He consistently goes above and…