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 The in-flow of new technology in recent years has created an opportunity to revolutionize an outdated industry.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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Navigating Burnout in a Culture of Constant Demand
In Burnout in the Age of Overload: In Support of the Workforce, Dr. Jane Yip examines one of the defining challenges of modern work: the persistent strain created by unrelenting demands, blurred boundaries, and the expectation of continuous availability. As organizations grapple with rapid change, digital acceleration, and rising performance pressures, conversations about burnout have often
April 25, 2026 -
The Hybrid Work Dilemma: Aligning Flexibility with Consistency and Equity
Dear HR Manager, We’ve embraced a flexible, hybrid work model over the past few years, but we’re starting to see inconsistencies across teams. Some managers allow significant flexibility, while others require more in-office time. Employees are raising concerns about fairness. How can we maintain flexibility while ensuring consistency and equity across the organization? — Flexible Manager,
April 25, 2026 -
April 2026 Compliance Q&A: Key Answers on Dependent Coverage, ACA Reporting & ERISA Rules
4.2.26 | SPD WRAP DOCUMENT UPDATE FREQUENCY Q. Our client is using a Summary Plan Description (SPD)/Wrap document from 2021. They have not changed their carriers or eligibility rules since then. Do they need to update their SPD/Wrap documents?A. Not necessarily. If none of the material terms of the SPD have changed, the SPD only needs to
April 25, 2026
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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!
