Angelo SaakeEmployee Benefits Advisor
Areas of Expertise
- Employee Benefits
- ACEC Life/Health Trust
- HR Compliance
- Large Group Health Insurance
Qualifications
- UNC Charlotte Degree in Business-Finance in Insurance and Risk Management
- Life and Health Insurance Licenses
- License 7681739
Angelo started his career in the insurance industry in 2003 with an independent agency. He was primarily focused on working with individuals who buy their own coverage but quickly started to work with small employers. He graduated from UNC Charlotte in 2008 with a degree in Business-Finance in Insurance and Risk Management.
In 2015 he started working exclusively with Architectural and Engineering Firms. He is very customer focused and takes a great deal of time researching plan options, administrative efficiencies, and compliance solutions. He also has a strong focus on employee education and spends as much time as needed making sure clients’ employees understand their benefit offerings.
Recent Blog Posts
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Finding Calm in Holiday Rush
The holidays can feel like a balancing act. There’s joy in celebration, but also pressure to finish projects by year’s end, manage expenses, and meet expectations. No wonder 63% of U.S. adults say the holidays are more stressful than other times of the year. Some stress is inevitable, but it doesn’t have to define
November 20, 2025 -
Dear HR: How can I give my team the flexibility they need during the holidays while also meeting fourth-quarter goals?
Dear HR Manager How can I give my team the flexibility they need during the holidays while also meeting fourth-quarter goals? — Concerened Team Leader Dear Concerened, You’re not alone in facing that dilemma. The final stretch of the year brings high expectations, limited time, and competing personal priorities. The key is to strike a
November 20, 2025 -
Compliance Q&A: Your Essential Answers on COBRA Subsidies, FSA Prorating, and the New Dependent Care Limit
11.06.25 | FSA MID-YEAR ELECTION AMOUNT Q. Is an eligible employee allowed to elect the health FSA maximum when they enter mid-plan year or should the election amount be prorated for the remaining months? A. When an employee joins a health FSA in the middle of the plan year, they can contribute the full annual maximum
November 20, 2025
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I cannot say enough about Gus and Michelle. They are always there to help, answer questions. Our company is located outside of Chicago. And when we needed them to come in and do a presentation for renewal, they were here to make sure that it was informative to the employees and process was seamless. Just a great group of people to be working with!
