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Joyce Thompson: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas; Healthcare Marketing Coordinator

Joyce Thompson

Joyce Thompson
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
Healthcare Marketing Coordinator

Healthcare Marketing Coordinator working directly with University of Texas Systems focused on Health and Wellness programs and Digital strategic business partners. She enjoys building client relations by supporting member benefit knowledge and encouraging engagement in individual health journeys. Joyce joined Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) in October of 2002 and has held many positions throughout the company in both claims and customer service within various Enterprise National Account Teams. When she is not working, she loves hosting friend and family events and winding down with sunsets on the ranch.

Bryan Hammons: Express Scripts; Senior Clinical Account Executive, Public Sector

Bryan Hammons

Bryan Hammons
Express Scripts
Senior Clinical Account Executive, Public Sector

After a brief tenure at Cigna Bryan has rejoined Express Scripts as a senior clinical account executive in April, 2022. Prior to that was a 26-year career at Express Scripts. Bryan joined Express Scripts in 1994 as a staff pharmacist in our home delivery pharmacy in Fort Worth, Texas. He was promoted to supervisor in 1997 and to manager in 2004. Bryan later transitioned into account management as a clinical account executive and was promoted to his current position in 2005. Prior to joining Express Scripts, he served as a general manager at Coram Healthcare, overseeing home health, home infusion, and long-term care pharmacy operations

Pablo Mendez: Office of Emergency Management; Emergency Management Coordinator

Pablo Mendez

Pablo Mendez
Office of Emergency Management
Emergency Management Coordinator

Charles Marrs: University of Texas System; Retirement Programs Analyst

Charles Marrs

Charles Marrs
University of Texas System
Retirement Programs Analyst

Manager, Retirement Benefits at the University of Texas System Administration.

Charles Marrs is Manager of Retirement Benefits for the Office of Employee Benefits (OEB) at The University of Texas System. OEB offers retirement plans to over 110,000 employees and administers group insurance programs for approximately 250,000 employees, retirees, and dependents. Charles has over 26 years of experience working with retirement plans, first with the Teacher Retirement System and then, beginning in 2005, with The University of Texas System. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Texas at Austin and his Master of Arts degree from Texas State University at San Marcos.

Luis Carlos Panqueva: Chartwells Higher Ed; Executive Chef

Luis Carlos Panqueva

Luis Carlos Panqueva
Chartwells Higher Ed
Executive Chef

Exhibitors

Miguel Salazar

Fidelity Investments

Workplace Financial Consultant

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Miguel Salazar

Miguel Salazar
Fidelity Investments
Workplace Financial Consultant

Miguel Salazar, a Fidelity Workplace Financial Consultant, has more than 21 years with the company. He was previously a retirement specialist for Fidelity's Retirement Services Group. Mr. Salazar provides onsite educational workshops and individual consultations for Fidelity 403(b) clients and their employees to help them understand their retirement and investment needs. A Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor^SM, investment advisor representative, registered securities representative, and licensed insurance representative, Miguel holds a bachelor's degree (double major) in communications/public relations and spanish from the University of Texas at Arlington.

Hector L. Nava-Castanon

Lincoln Financial Group

Retirement Consultant

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Hector L. Nava-Castanon

Hector L. Nava-Castanon
Lincoln Financial Group
Retirement Consultant

Hector Nava-Castanon is a retirement consultant with Retirement Plan Services. In this role, he meets one-on-one with participants and in group settings, delivering communication and education as part of the comprehensive Lincoln InStep© Retirement Program. Hector is experienced and knowledgeable in helping employees get enrolled, save more, know more and step into retirement. He works closely with relationship managers, plan sponsor representatives, and other team members with a focus on supporting plan sponsors’ commitment to drive better retirement outcomes.

Brian Marbury

Lincoln Financial Group

Retirement Consultant

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Brian Marbury

Brian Marbury
Lincoln Financial Group
Retirement Consultant

Brian Marbury is a retirement consultant with Retirement Plan Services. In this role, he meets one-on-one with participants and in group settings, delivering communication and education as part of the comprehensive Lincoln InStep® Participant Retirement Program. Brian is experienced and knowledgeable in helping employees get enrolled, save more, know more and step into retirement. He works closely with relationship managers, plan sponsor representatives, and other team members with a focus on supporting plan sponsors’ commitment to drive better retirement outcomes.

Joy Doss

TIAA

Sr. Financial Consultant

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Joy Doss

Joy Doss
TIAA
Sr. Financial Consultant

Joy Doss is a Senior Financial Consultant at TIAA (tiaa.org), a Fortune 100 financial services organization and leading provider of asset management and retirement services for the academic, research, medical and cultural fields.

In her role as a Senior Financial Consultant at TIAA, Joy is focused on helping participants plan for their financial well-being and retirement readiness. She meets with employees one-on-one and provides personalized counseling, education and advice, including specific asset allocation and fund selection recommendations based on the plan’s investment options.

Aaron Ramirez

VOYA

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Aaron Ramirez

Aaron Ramirez
VOYA

Aaron Ramirez is a financial advisor based out of Edinburg, Texas who has 6 years of industry experience. Ramirez is an employee of Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. Over the course of their career, they have held roles at Rjg Retirement Services, Self Employed Private Bartender, Conerstone Grill and Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. Ramirez has Series 65 and Series 63 licenses, designating them as both a securities agent and an investment advisor representative, and can operate in Texas.

Albert Villarreal

VOYA

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Albert Villarreal

Albert Villarreal
VOYA

I have dedicated my career to help clients plan, invest and protect the things that matter most to them in their life.
I am an Financial Advisor with the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor® (CRPC®) designation, serving the Rio Grande Valley and San Antonio, Texas with 22 years experience in the financial industry.

My clients receive wealth building strategies, financial guidance, and investment advice personalized for their specific needs.

Bob Johnston

AIG Corebridge Financial

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Bob Johnston

Bob Johnston
AIG Corebridge Financial

Marissa Weinberger

AIG Corebridge Financial

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Marissa Weinberger

Marissa Weinberger
AIG Corebridge Financial

Aaron Trevino

AIG Corebridge Financial

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Aaron Trevino

Aaron Trevino
AIG Corebridge Financial

Laura Tadayon

UT System - Office of Employee Benefits

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Laura Tadayon

Laura Tadayon
UT System - Office of Employee Benefits

Laura Tadayon is a Senior Benefits Analyst in the Office of Employee Benefits at UT System Administration in Austin where she’s worked for 13 years. She specializes in insurance administration.

Ray Scott

UT System - Office of Employee Benefits

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Ray Scott

Ray Scott
UT System - Office of Employee Benefits

June 2023 marks Ray’s 23rd year with the University of Texas. He spent the first 15 years in the Human Resources office of the University of Texas at Austin. His time on the Austin campus took him through several HR departments including Records, Recruiting and Staffing, Compensation and ultimately, Insurance and Retirement. This blend of experience landed him in the position of managing UT Austin’s first HR Customer Center in 2007. In July of 2015 he was hired on with the UT System Office of Employee Benefits, currently serving as a Senior Benefits Analyst working in benefits administration for all UT institutions.

Dairne Ryan

Delta Dental

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Dairne Ryan

Dairne Ryan
Delta Dental

Dairne has nearly forty years of experience working in the field of medical and dental insurance. Her last position was as an account executive for Anthem Blue Cross in California, working primarily with large public entities clients.

People

Speakers

Joyce Thompson

Bryan Hammons

Pablo Mendez

Charles Marrs

Luis Carlos Panqueva

Exhibitors

Miguel Salazar

Hector L. Nava-Castanon

Brian Marbury

Joy Doss

Aaron Ramirez

Albert Villarreal

Bob Johnston

Marissa Weinberger

Aaron Trevino

Laura Tadayon

Ray Scott

Dairne Ryan

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