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  1. Meet Ann Christian

    Ann Christian Senior Plan Consultant About Me Ann joined Sentinel in 2019, previously working for PGR Solutions, helping them build their business. For over 20 years, Ann has served in various roles serving clients and their retirement plan...
  2. Meet Brad Boyle

    Brad Boyle Director, Plan Consulting & Service Excellence About Me Brad joined Sentinel in 2022, previously working for ABG Rocky Mountain in 2005 as a Plan Consultant.  Brad's main job responsibilities include: performing required annual ...
  3. Meet Julie Auger

    Julie Auger Senior Plan Consultant About Me Julie joined Sentinel in 2023, previously working for Alerus as a Retirement Services Supervisor. In addition to overseeing a team of Plan Administrators, Julie had a select case load of premier cl...
  4. Meet Nicholas Ockenga

    Nicholas Ockenga CFP®, AIF®, Financial Planner About Me Nicholas joined Sentinel Group in 2018 as a Financial Wellness Educator in the Wealth Management Group.  Nicholas works closely with retirement plan sponsors on employee education and ...
  5. Meet James Bremis

    James Bremis CFP®, CPWA®, AIF®, CPFA™, Financial Planner About Me James is focused on providing guidance to retirement plan participants and helping his private clients addressing the two fundamental questions that every investor has: "Will...
  6. Open Enrollment Toolkit

    Are you looking for collateral and content to distribute to your employees? Here are links to some of our most commonly used communication pieces: Employee Brochures that provide an overview of flexible spending accounts, health savings acco...
  7. Mandatory Roth Catch-Up Contributions in 2026

    Starting in 2026, employees earning more than $145,000 in prior year FICA wages must make 401(k) and 403(b) catch-up contributions as Roth rather than pre-tax. In light of the extensive payroll coordination and planning required to administer catch-...
  8. Meet Greg Puig

    Greg Puig Head of Group Insurance, Partner About Me With a passion for assisting clients in all things benefits and Health & Welfare, Greg is a key player on Sentinel’s leadership team. Having called Sentinel home for 13+ years, he is drive...
  9. Meet Roxanne Paiz

    Roxanne Paiz Sr. Health & Welfare Account Manage r About Me Roxanne joined Sentinel in September 2007 as part of the acquisition of Geller Group. She has 17 years of experience and is most proud, professionally, of being a recipient of the S...
  10. Meet Julie Green

    Julie Green Sr. Health & Welfare Account Manager About Me Julie joined Sentinel in October 2012, previously working as Director of Service Center for 10 years prior to her current role. Julie's main job responsibilities include: providing t...