Cole AltuzarraAccount Support
Areas of Expertise
- Employee Benefits
- ACEC Life/Health Trust
- Small and Large Group Plans
- Implementation and Renewals
Qualifications
- BA Willamette University, OR
With a background in sales, Cole loves helping people and companies solve problems. He prides himself on optimizing the details when working on quotes and preparing proposals. As account support at Aston Sharp, Cole helps businesses when they have questions during the on-boarding process.
Cole is a natural when it comes to thinking outside the box and solving problems. At each renewal we will present your company with the best and most relevant health benefit plans in your market. The whole Aston Sharp team strives to ensure that your company and employees have an exceptional employee benefits experience.
Latest Blog Posts
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Employee Benefits Compliance Brief | January 2026: New Transparency Rules, HSA Guidance, ACA Shifts, and What Employers Must Do Now
January 2026 2026 Transparency in Coverage Posting Requirements IRS Issues Guidance on HSA-Related OBBBA Changes Senate Vote on ACA Subsidies Fails CMS Releases ICHRA Employer Lowest-Cost Silver Plan Premium Look-up Table Alternative Manner for ACA Health Coverage Reporting IRS Guidance on ACA Reporting and Submissions Texas Passes the Woman and Child Protection Act Important Reminders
January 22, 2026 -
Releasing What No Longer Serves You
A new year doesn’t always call for adding more goals, habits, or commitments. Some years, the most supportive step forward is deciding what you’re ready to let go. Release is about creating space—physically, mentally, and emotionally—so you can move into a new year feeling lighter. When clutter builds up in your environment, your schedule, or
January 21, 2026 -
Dear HR: How Can I Support a Team Facing Constant Change, Shifting Priorities, and Uncertainty About Leadership’s Direction?
Dear HR Manager, I manage a team that’s experienced frequent change — shifting priorities, new processes, and ongoing uncertainty. My team seems less motivated by new initiatives and more concerned about whether leadership has a clear plan. How can I better support them? — Seeking Stability Dear Seeking Stability, You’re seeing a fundamental shift in
January 21, 2026
The next step is to set up a quick call so we could learn more about your employee benefits challenges and goals and explain how we can help you accomplish them.
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!
