Elizabeth on the value of the CEBS program:

"The employee benefits field is an interesting one where our professionals all have completely different roles. There are lawyers (like me), HR staff, brokers, accountants, auditors and even regulators. Even ERISA attorneys can have vastly different practices—some focusing on the filing of government documents and corrections and others working more closely with plan sponsors to help them meet their everyday compliance obligations. For me, CEBS serves as a unifying force that provides a baseline of employee benefits education on the government, industry and plan sponsor aspects of benefits. When I see the CEBS designation behind someone's name, I feel confident that the individual has a well-rounded view of employee benefits and can leverage that perspective to serve their employer, the industry and plan participants.”