Meet Our Team

    Craig Zinsmeyer

    Senior Partner
    Craig Zinsmeyer

    Craig is a native of San Antonio and a graduate of Winston Churchill High School. Upon graduating he attended Pensacola State College in Pensacola, Florida. He joined AMCORP in 1989. He has held various positions within AMCORP and is currently Senior Partner. Using his in-depth knowledge of the latest industry products and trends, Craig has grown the employee benefits side of the business by over 70%. Under his leadership, AMCORP now offers everything from online enrollment to complete benefit ACA compliance, in addition, to benefit consulting.

    Craig previously served on The Winston School Board of Directors where he helped guide the school through a very aggressive growth period and helped them move to a new campus. He also served as the President of the San Antonio Christian School Booster Club. When he is not at work you can find Craig behind his BBQ Trailer Pit serving his clients and the community some of the Texas Best Brisket, Ribs, and Chicken.

    Vincent Zinsmeyer

    Senior Partner
    Vincent Zinsmeyer

    Vince is an accomplished Financial Advisor with over 30 years of experience in the industry. In 1985 he joined AMCORP and began climbing the corporate ladder mastering every department and now serves as Senior Partner at AMCORP Employee Benefits and Financial Advisors along with his brother, Craig.

    With a unique ability to communicate to individuals in a language that they understand, Vince has built a long-term client relationship platform.  Vince has served on the Board of Easter Seals-San Antonio for over 10 years, 3 of those years as President.  He is also a registered representative with Triad Advisors where he uses his expertise to develop retirement and financial plans.

    Vince was born and raised in San Antonio. He married his wife Kim in 1993 and they have two children, Brantley and Emily as well as two dogs, Maisy and Walt. In his free time, Vince enjoys traveling, boating at the lake, and cruising around in his 1967 Convertible Mustang.

     

    Registered Representative with Osaic Wealth, Inc member FINRA/SIPC and an Investment Advisor Representative with Alera Investment Advisors, LLC. Osaic Wealth, Inc and Alera Investment Advisors, LLC are not affiliated.

    Mike Noyes, CEBS, GBA, CMS

    Managing Partner
    Mike Noyes

    Mike is the co-founder and the Managing Partner of Alera Group: Texas in Houston.  For over 15 years he has focused on the consulting of corporate health and welfare programs.  Mike has extensive managed care experience, expertise in ASO contracts, and alternately funded group insurance programs.  He is involved in all aspects of negotiations, plan architecture, contribution strategy, carrier selection, employee communication plan, and ongoing support.

    For his clients, Mike’s most significant contribution is his commitment to helping them get the attention, strategic analysis, and breadth of solutions generally reserved for larger corporations.

    Before starting Alera Group: Texas, Mike was a Principal and Employee Benefits Division leader of one of the largest consulting firms in East Texas.  He was also a Consultant with Great-West HealthCare (now a part of Cigna) and New England Financial.  His job responsibilities were to assist the broker and consultant marketplace to produce self-funded sales in the mid-market employee segment.

    Mike is a native Houstonian and a graduate of Texas State University with a degree in Finance.  He is a frequent speaker and presenter for events throughout the region, an advisor for the National Employee Benefits Advisory Forum (NABF), and also volunteers with the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. Mike currently resides in Sugar Land, Texas with his wife and three kids.

    Rhonda Brown

    Director of Account Management, Employee Benefits
    Rhonda Brown

    Director of  Account Management, Employee Benefits

    EXPERT EDUCATION

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    Employee Benefits

    Maximizing Impact: The Value of Voluntary Benefits for Today’s Workforce

    In this session, our experts will showcase the value of voluntary benefits, from financial savings to improved retention to addressing the specific needs of their employees.

    March 20, 2025 at 01:00 pm CT | Virtual

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    HIPAA Privacy and Security Overview

    Join our compliance experts for an overview of HIPAA’s Privacy and Security Rules. During this webinar, we'll review the different types of entities subject to HIPAA, take an in-depth look at protected health information (PHI), individual rights under HIPAA, and what to do when there is a breach of PHI.

    April 11, 2025 at 01:00 pm CT | Virtual

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    Balancing Cost and Care: Could a Captive solution be the right fit for you?

    In this session, our experts will discuss how Captive solutions work and what you need to consider for your own group’s needs.

    April 17, 2025 at 01:00 pm CT | Virtual

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    Retirement Plan Services

    Why Workers Leave Matching Dollars on the Table

    Many employees unknowingly leave free retirement dollars on the table due to psychological biases like present bias, loss aversion, and decision paralysis. Understanding these barriers can help plan sponsors implement strategies that encourage higher contributions and ensure employees maximize their employer match.

    February 11, 2025

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    Reminder: RxDC Reporting Due June 1

    With the 2024 reference year RxDC reporting deadline approaching in June, plan sponsors should refamiliarize themselves with the reporting requirements. The 2024 reference year RxDC Reporting Instructions have been released, though there were no changes to the reporting requirements or data elements from last year.

    February 10, 2025

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    Retirement Plan Services

    Report Highlights Risks and Oversight Challenges of Crypto in 401(k)s

    A new report highlights the risks and oversight challenges of including cryptocurrency in 401(k) plans, citing high volatility, regulatory uncertainty, and cybersecurity threats. With federal agencies urging extreme caution, plan sponsors must carefully evaluate their fiduciary responsibilities and stay informed on evolving regulations.

    February 6, 2025

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    Retirement Plan Services

    PBGC Updates Premium Deadlines for 2025 and Beyond

    Plan sponsors should prepare for an earlier premium payment deadline in 2025 due to changes from the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015. While efforts to repeal the rule continue, the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation urges sponsors to adjust their filing processes and stay informed on potential regulatory updates.

    February 3, 2025

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