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 The in-flow of new technology in recent years has created an opportunity to revolutionize an outdated industry.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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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