Gus AltuzarraCEO & Employee Benefits Advisor
Areas of Expertise
- Employee Benefits
- HR technology
- Payroll
- ACEC Life/Health Trust
- HR Compliance
Qualifications
- BS, Business – Finance. San Diego State University
- Life and Health Insurance Licenses
- License 0H70047
Gus’s insurance career started as a financial rep at Northwestern Mutual. In 2012, Gus founded Aston Sharp to start offering a larger scope of insurance products to his clients. With extensive history in life, disability, and long-term care planning, Gus acts as a full service insurance advisor.
Gus started working with the underserved market of small group employers offering assistance with the new changes mandated by the ACA (Affordable Care Act). The in-flow of new technology in recent years has created an opportunity to revolutionize an outdated industry. Gus now works to consolidate Employee Benefits, HR, Payroll, Work Comp, and ACA compliance all under one roof – delivering an easy-to-use technology driven solution to his clients.
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!
