Aldo Valencia, CFCS, GBDS, REBC
Client Executive
Aldo Valencia is a Client Executive for Horton’s Employee Benefit Solutions. In this role, Aldo is responsible for providing expert employee benefits consulting, bringing new clients on board, and servicing and retaining existing clients. He is part of a team of employee benefits-focused professionals who are dedicated to delivering innovative healthcare solutions to employers.
Aldo comes to Horton with over 20 years of insurance experience, beginning in 1999 on the carrier side. Before coming to Horton, Aldo was an Executive Director at EIIA, Inc., Vice President at GCG Financial, and Senior Benefit Consultant at Hub International. These combined experiences helped develop his expertise, today.
“I’m a reliable, go-to source for employee benefit-related manners, as well as a peer to my clients who trust my strategic planning efforts.”
When it comes to benefits and the insurance industry, Aldo believes “as employee benefit professionals, we walk a fine line in managing the cost for employers, while ensuring employees receive the best benefits.”
Communication and responsiveness are integral to Aldo’s service he provides every day. “It’s important always to respond or return a client or fellow teammates email, phone call, whatever it may be. We depend on each other.”
Aldo is most complimented for his organization and project management. His ability to master these fosters a great team collaboration at Horton, but also for clients, ensuring an industry-leading client experience.
Aldo pursued his bachelor degree from Roosevelt University and began professional work while doing such. He ended up never looking back. He was born and raised in Chicago and remains involved with numerous nonprofits in the area.
Fact File
- Certified Self-Funding Specialist (CSFS)
- Group Benefit Disability Specialist (GBDS)
- Registered Employee Benefit Consultant (REBC)
- Life & Health Producer
- Horton Group, Client Executive, May 2018 to Present
- EIIA, Inc., Executive Director, March 2016 to May 2018
- GCG Financial, Vice President, July 2012 to March 2016
- Hub International, Senior Benefit Consultant September 2008 to July 2012