About Us
Shirazi Benefits brings a wealth of experience to every client. From our certified and licensed account managers and benefit analysts to our experienced leadership team, we know what to expect in this ever-changing industry, and we are ready to ensure your unique needs are met. With over 40 years in the industry, we have witnessed firsthand common – and not so common – issues. We use this knowledge to answer questions and handle problems for our clients in a prompt and effective manner.
Meet Our Team
People you can count on. People you can trust.
Christine Muller
Account Executive
Christine has spent over 20 years in the employee benefits sector. She started her career in HR at an employer with several thousand employees before transitioning to the carrier side to work for one of the largest healthcare companies in the country for 3 years. Christine then decided to move to the consultant side where she has spent the last 15+ years working for a few of the largest consulting brokerages in the country before joining the team at Shirazi Benefits. There are few people in the industry who have the knowledge and background Christine has gained by working in roles such as HR, Insurance Carrier and Consultant. As the Account Executive, Christine assists Michael and Masoud with the client relationship and is the main point of contact for service issues.
Leigh Ann Potter
Accountant
Leigh Ann contributes over 30 years of accounting experience. She started her accounting career working in various roles such as Accounting Clerk, Payroll Clerk, Accounts Payable Clerk , and Accounts Receivable Clerk in various industries, including restaurant, health care, banking, oil and gas drilling and exploration, nursing home, office supply, and finally landing in the insurance industry by joining Shirazi Benefits in May 2000. Currently, she coordinates all of the accounting functions for the Shirazi office with Alera’s Accounting Department. She processes all carrier commissions and is responsible for all carrier contracting. Leigh Ann holds an A.A.S. degree in Accounting, graduating from Aims Community College. Leigh Ann and her husband, Tom, live in LaSalle, Colorado, with their dog Maggie and cats Fritz, Freckles and Boo. They enjoy traveling, gardening and spending time with their extended family.
Autumn DeMusis
Account Executive
Autumn DeMusis has been helping clients understand the intricacies of insurance since 2014. Prior to joining Shirazi Benefits, she held various positions at Kaiser Permanente, becoming a top performer in the Individual and Family Sales division before moving into a claims and customer service-based role. In 2016 Autumn joined Shirazi Benefits as a Customer Advocate and has since moved into an Account Management role, focused on mid-size groups. She is dedicated to providing excellent client service, and innovative solutions and support to the HR staff that wears many hats within a mid-sized organization. Autumn graduated magna cum laude from the University of Kansas with a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science. She currently lives in Ft Collins with her husband and two children.
Brittany Augustine
Account Coordinator
Brittany Augustine began working at Shirazi Benefits in December 2017. Prior to joining our team, she worked as part of the management team in a customer service role. Along with Brittany's excellent customer service skills, she has experience with email design and social media marketing. In previous roles, Brittany had the opportunity to refine her communication and leadership skills, which carry over to her position here at Shirazi. Brittany has participated in the Alera mentorship program and is a great addition to the Shirazi Benefits team. Her experience and abilities are highly valuable in her role with our company. Brittany and her husband Brandon live in Eaton, Colorado with their daughter, Maddie and their dog, Maya.
Resources
EXPERT EDUCATION
Events and Webinars
Employee Benefits
Is Tech-Enabled Brokerage Right for You?
Our experts will lay out what tech-enabled brokerage is, how it works and why it makes sense for the right organizations.
September 19, 2024 at 01:00 pm CT | Virtual
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Employee Benefits
Meeting the Needs of an Aging Workforce
Our experts will provide tips and insights about how to incorporate Medicare, menopause benefits, retirement, communications best practices and other hot topics for older workers into your program successfully and without breaking the bank.
October 17, 2024 at 01:00 pm CT | Virtual
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Wealth Services
State of the Markets
Join us as we unveil the factors that drive the nation's financial pulse and how they may impact your personal finances.
October 23, 2024 at 11:00 am CT | Virtual
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THOUGHT LEADERSHIP
Insights
Property and Casualty
Umbrella Insurance for Businesses: Peace of Mind in an Increasingly Unpredictable World
Whereas a skilled agent can help provide businesses with adequate insurance against property losses by following a predictable formula, the unpredictability of liability claims underscores how important it is for businesses to buy as much Umbrella/Excess Liability coverage as they can afford.
September 18, 2024
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Wealth Services
Weekly Market Update
Stocks rallied last week as investors received better-than-expected consumer and producer inflation data.
September 16, 2024
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Wealth Services
Monthly Market and Economic Update - August 2024
Read about the latest insights on the market and economy from our Director of Investments, Bob Janson.
September 12, 2024
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General Liability Insurance in 2024: Navigating a Complex Landscape
While some aspects of General Liability Insurance have largely turned a corner from a prolonged hard market, the outlook in other areas looks much less cheery. Overall, the market has finally improved after several challenging years, offering signs of stabilization.
September 12, 2024
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