Williams Mullen's Benefits Companion

About Williams Mullen's Benefits Companion

Williams Mullen's Benefits Companion provides employers with critical information regarding their benefits plans. From ESOPs to pension plans, from health plans to stock-based compensation, severance agreements and more, our attorneys and guests provide listeners with tips, tricks and key takeaways to consider within the world of employee benefits.

Publisher

Williams Mullen

Category

business · education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

13 Mar 2019

Latest episode

9 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

103 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   9 Sept 2026

   Self-Insured Health Plans for Small Employers

   On this episode of Williams Mullen's Benefits Companion, host Brydon DeWitt welcomes Brian Marks, founder and president of Employee Benefits of Virginia, to discuss why more small and mid-sized employers are considering self-insured and level-funded health plans. Although these arrangements may provide opportunities for cost savings and increased transparency, they also bring additional responsibilities that many employers may not anticipate. Brydon and Brian break down how these plans work, key compliance and reporting requirements, common mistakes employers make, and what organizations should understand before making the transition from a fully insured plan.

2. 

   12 Aug 2026

   From Saving to Spending: What Plan Sponsors Need to Know About Retirement Income

   On this episode of Williams Mullen's Benefits Companion, host Brydon DeWitt explores retirement deaccumulation and why helping employees save for retirement is only part of the equation. Brydon discusses the income side of retirement planning, including how participants may turn accumulated savings into sustainable retirement income, what plan sponsors should consider when evaluating retirement income solutions, and why education, communication and fiduciary process matter as the retirement income landscape continues to evolve.

3. 

   21 Jul 2026

   Trump Accounts Explained: A New Employee Benefit for Families

   On this episode of Williams Mullen's Benefits Companion, host Brydon DeWitt discusses Trump Accounts, a new tax-advantaged savings vehicle for eligible children that may create a fresh employee benefit opportunity for employers. Brydon breaks down how these accounts work, the federal pilot contribution, the annual contribution limits, and how employers may contribute on a tax-free basis under a qualifying contribution program.

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

57,958

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 64 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

86

Social presence

0

YouTube

76

Engagement

30

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