Angelo SaakeEmployee Benefits Advisor

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Areas of Expertise
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

  • Compensation Conversations: What Employers Should Know About Pay Discussions

    Dear HR Manager Several employees have started openly comparing salaries. Their manager is concerned because some employees have discovered differences in pay. Should we ask them to stop discussing compensation? — Caught in the Compensation Conversation   Dear Caught, The salary conversations themselves may not be the problem. The larger issue may be what employees are

    September 20, 2026
  • Caring for Others Without Losing Yourself

    Caregiving is a reality for millions of Americans. It may mean helping an aging parent get to appointments, supporting a spouse through an illness, caring for a child with additional needs, or regularly helping a friend or relative who can’t manage everything on their own. Recent research shows just how demanding these responsibilities can be.

    September 20, 2026
  • September Compliance Q&A: Key Section 125, QLE & HSA/HDHP Guidance

    9.3.26  |  HEALTH PLAN RATE INCREASE FOR COBRA PARTICIPANTS Q. For 2027, is telemedicine still allowed to be a $0 copay on HSA/HDHP plans?A. Yes, the One Big Beautiful Bill made the telehealth safe harbor permanent. Employers are free to offer no-cost telehealth services as part of an HDHP without jeopardizing the ability to make HSA contributions.

    September 20, 2026
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Aston Sharp is hands down the best vendor I work with! Every team member is knowledgeable, helpful, and always available to answer questions. They are incredibly responsive, and I wholeheartedly recommend them for any business seeking top-notch insurance services.

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