Caroline works with employers to design and implement customized benefit strategies that best meet the needs of the company and its employees. She enjoys exploring creative solutions for cost containment as well as evaluating new benefits and perks for employees. She also finds that digging into the math behind renewal work-ups, conducting in-depth compliance assessments, and articulating strategic benefits philosophies are among the most satisfying projects she has the opportunity to complete. In her spare time, she enjoys cooking and participating in Vita's book club.
Financial Wellness Reimagined: Building a Smarter Benefits Strategy
November 17, 2026
11:00 AM Pacific
Earn 1 SHRM & HRCI
CE Credit
Financial wellness has become one of the most important drivers of workforce performance. As employees face mounting financial pressures, employers have an opportunity to improve financial outcomes without relying solely on higher compensation.
In this webinar, we’ll explore practical, cost-effective strategies that help employees maximize every dollar through smarter benefits design. From tax-advantaged accounts and retirement plan optimization to student loan support and emerging benefit opportunities, you'll learn how leading employers are building financial wellness programs that improve both employee outcomes and business performance.
Key Takeaways:
- Understand why financial wellness has become a strategic business issue, and how financial stress impacts productivity, retention, and employee wellbeing.
- Learn how pre-tax benefits such as HSAs, FSAs, Dependent Care FSAs, commuter benefits, and other tax-advantaged programs can create more value for both employees and employers.
- Explore emerging strategies for supporting employees through student loan repayment assistance, retirement plan design, and new legislative opportunities.
- Discover practical ways to optimize retirement plans through plan design, auto-enrollment, auto-escalation, and SECURE 2.0 provisions.
- Walk away with actionable ideas for building a more comprehensive financial wellness strategy that helps employees improve financial security while making your benefits dollars work harder.
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SHRM & HRCI Credits
This webinar qualifies for 1 SHRM & HRCI general HR continuing education credit.
Featured Speakers
Tim Gallagher
Retirement Plan Advisor | Vita
Tim Gallagher is a Planning Account Manager at Vita Planning Group with more than 20 years of experience in financial services. He specializes in 401(k) participant education and retirement planning, helping individuals build practical strategies for long-term financial success. Tim holds Retirement Planning and Asset Management designations from the College for Financial Planning and Series 63 and 65 securities licenses.
Sharon Swenson
Account Executive | Vita
Sharon Swenson is an Account Executive at Vita with more than 20 years of HR and employee benefits experience. Drawing on her background in human resources, she partners with employers to enhance the employee benefits experience through education, training, and clear communication. Sharon is passionate about helping organizations and their employees better understand and maximize the value of their benefits.
Frequently Asked Questions
- HR and benefits professionals looking to strengthen their organization's financial wellness strategy
- Employers evaluating how financial wellness benefits can improve employee wellbeing, engagement, and retention
- Benefits leaders exploring innovative financial wellness solutions beyond traditional retirement benefits
- Organizations looking to build a more holistic, competitive, and impactful benefits package
- HR teams interested in understanding emerging trends, employee financial stress, and how to measure the impact of financial wellness programs
- Decision-makers seeking practical strategies for designing and implementing a financial wellness program that supports both employees and business goals
This event qualifies for 1 hour of SHRM and HRCI general HR CE.
CE certificates will be emailed to live attendees following the event.
You’ll get the webinar link automatically in your confirmation email (from events@vitamail.com) right after you register, as well as in reminder emails sent before the event.