Ed Ligonde is an award-winning benefits consultant and the National Benefits Broker & Market Director at Nava Benefits. A former UCLA soccer athlete and 2021 BenefitsPRO Broker of the Year, Ed is recognized for his innovative, tech-forward approach to employee benefits and his ability to drive tangible value for mid-market employers.

In 2023, Ed played a pivotal role in the M&A of Nielsen Benefits Group by Nava, a transition that deepened his expertise in business mechanics and organizational growth. A first-generation U.S. citizen of Haitian descent, Ed combines a relentless work ethic with a passion for enhancing quality of life for his clients and their employees. Outside of the office, he is a Formula 1 enthusiast, a soccer fan, and a proud father of two.

Dominique is a Sr. Benefits Program Manager at Guild and a benefits geek at heart. She’s passionate about creating holistic benefit programs that are innovative, grounded in equity and belonging, and improve the employee experience. At Guild, she’s led in-house benefits assessments, their first annual employee benefits survey, and ongoing employee listening campaigns. She holds a B.A. in Psychology from the University of Denver and is working toward her CEBs designation. When Dominique isn’t working she is wrangling her kids, Alexa and Zaylee, watching movies, and crafting.