Responsibilities
Stella Carto is responsible for advising clients on all aspects of their employee benefits plans, acting as both account manager and strategic business planner. Stella is also responsible for analyzing and designing complex health and welfare strategies. In addition, she handles the presentation of renewals, regulatory requirements, alternative funding projections, and financial analysis for clients.
Background
Stella brings nearly 30 years of extensive experience in employee benefits, specializing in benefit plan design, funding and financial analysis, compliance oversight, and vendor management for middle-market and large employers across the public and private sectors. Before rejoining Conner Strong & Buckelew in 2016, Stella was a Consultant at Arthur J. Gallagher. She previously spent nearly a decade at Conner Strong & Buckelew in various benefits consulting and administrative roles. Stella began her career in employee benefits at Towers Perrin (now Willis Towers Watson) and has significant experience in human resources administration. Stella is a member of the PENJERDEL Employee Benefits & Compensation Association (PEBA), the International Foundation of Employee Benefits Plans (IFEBP), as well as the International Society of Employee Benefits Specialists (ISCEBS).
Professional Designations
Group Benefits Associate (GBA)
Certified Benefits Professional (CBP)
Retirement Plan Associate (RPA)
Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS)
