Expanded benefit program partners include virtual behavioral healthcare company Talkspace and healthcare firm Aetna
Participation extends to all of the nearly 2,300 Advisor Group employees and families
Advisor Group, the nation’s largest network of independent wealth management firms, announced the launch of a comprehensive wellness program to provide physical, mental and financial health support to its employees and their families. The new program features partnerships with leading virtual behavior healthcare company, Talkspace and healthcare firm Aetna.
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All of the nearly 2,300 employees from Advisor Group’s network of firms — FSC Securities, Royal Alliance Associates Inc., SagePoint Financial, Securities America, Triad Advisors and Woodbury Financial Services — are eligible for the new wellness program.
Advisor Group’s President and Chief Executive Officer Jamie Price said, “The COVID-19 pandemic had a profound impact on all our mental and physical health, and recent market volatility and economic uncertainty has only exacerbated this toll. Experts designed this program to enable our employees to address all aspects of healthy life so that they are best positioned to continue delivering outstanding service to our network of financial professionals.”
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Highlights of the new programs include:
- Mental health support provided by Talkspace, a New York-based online and mobile therapy company that matches individuals with licensed therapists.
- Attain by Aetna, a mobile app that rewards participants for staying active and healthy.
- Advisor Group Athlete Program reimburses participants for fitness event entrance fees and provides other incentives.
Jeffrey Green, Senior Vice President, Total Rewards & Systems, said, “Advisor Group’s wellness program is tailored to provide innovative offerings to help our employees to be their best selves, at work and beyond. Working closely with Talkspace, we have created an easy-to-use and confidential way for our employees to address often overlooked aspects of their health that, if addressed, can enhance the lives of our employees, their families and communities. The entire program integrates best practices from health and wellness leaders across the country, and we are proud to provide our employees with these choices that will enhance their physical, mental and financial health.”
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