Group Benefit Strategies, LLC is a full-service employee benefits and human resources consulting firm, offering large and small employers value-added consulting services for their benefit needs.
What sets us apart? We offer tailored solutions for our clients’ employee benefits needs in a very personal and straightforward way. Through our in-depth analysis, we quickly get to the heart of what matters. We provide insight and advice our clients need to make decisions that right for their organizations and their employees. From plan design and initial implementation, to ongoing communications, timely renewals, and assistance with compliance and other HR matters, we work hard to ensure that our recommendations are achieving their intended results. That is why our clients call us an “extension of their Human Resources Department.
Customer service makes up the core of our firm. This critical function is one of the components that sets us apart from our competition. Our goal continues to be to deliver more than the client expects.
We are committed to maintaining the highest standards of integrity and professionalism in our relationship with you, our client. We endeavor to know and understand your financial situation and provide you with only the highest quality information, services, and products to help you reach your goals.
Our Team
Betsy H. Leach, AIF®, CLU®, PPACA Certified
President
Telephone: 864-232-5528
Email: elizabeth.leach@gbsbenefitservices.com
Betsy has been with Group Benefit Strategies for 15 years and has over 25 years of experience in consulting for health and welfare plans, as well as qualified retirement plans. She is an Accredited Investment Fiduciary through the Center for Fiduciary Studies, a Chartered Life Underwriter, certified in PPACA expertise and is on the advisory board of a national retirement plan provider. Betsy’s background with insurance companies brings a large service organization expertise while maintaining personal relationships with each client.
Charlie W. Moseley, CLU®
CEO, Principal
Telephone: 864-232-5528
Email: charlie.moseley@gbsbenefitservices.com
Charlie has over 30 years of experience of employee benefits expertise. He’s been a Chartered Life Underwriter since 1982 and is a former President of the local chapter. He’s also a member of the National Association of Health Underwriters and served for over 20 years on the BlueCross BlueShield of SC Agent Advisory Board. Charlie’s personal and civic activities include President of the FU Paladin Club, a Partner in Hope for St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital and a Vietnam combat veteran who served in the 101st Airborne.
David G. Ellison, CLU®, ChFC®, CFP®
Principal
Telephone: 864-232-5528
Email: david.ellison@gbsbenefitservices.com
Dave Ellison has 36 years of experience in insurance with five years prior banking experience after obtaining an MBA. Dave is active in the Greenville community, having served for 20 years as a trustee of Furman University including two years as board chair. He is currently a director of Southern First Bank and has been an active volunteer for many years for the United Way of Greenville County.
Rose M. Pelfrey, MHP, HIA®, PPACA Certified
Senior Account Manager
Telephone: 864-232-5528
Email: rose.pelfrey@gbsbenefitservices.com
Rose has been with Group Benefit Strategies since 1997 and has over 30 years of experience in the insurance industry. Her focus is on benefits plan administration and service and works closely with group administrators to assist them with all aspects of their benefit plans. She is a member of the National Association of Health Underwriters and is active in the local Piedmont Association of Health Underwriters. She is certified in PPACA expertise and certified for Medicare Advantage plans with several carriers.
Shannon G. Anthony, PPACA Certified
Senior Account Manager
Telephone: 864-232-5528
Email: shannon.anthony@gbsbenefitservices.com
Shannon joined Group Benefit Strategies in 2005 bringing with her nearly 10 years of unique customer service and sales support experience. She has experience in national and international business administration including employee benefits. She holds her South Carolina insurance licenses as well as her Series 6 and 63 securities licenses. Her primary role is to help manage the administration and support of our clients with group benefits with a special focus on 401(k) and retirement plan administration. Shannon is certified in PPACA expertise, is a member of the National Health Underwriters Association and is active in the local Piedmont Association of Health Underwriters.
Jeanelle P. Smith
Director of Benefits Administration
Telephone: 864-232-5528
Email: jeanelle.smith@gbsbenefitservices.com
Jeanelle has been with Group Benefit Strategies since 2010. She holds her South Carolina Health, Accident & Life insurance license and is our resident “Jack of All Trades.” Not only is she responsible for managing the day to day operations of our office, but she also assists with the administration of our group and 401(k) accounts. In addition, she is our Individual Account Specialist and is instrumental in the ACA Open Enrollment each year.
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