The principals of Benefit Consulting Group, LLC (BCG) have led the market for more than a decade in the design of retirement programs that helped credit union leadership compete for key executives and reward those who contribute most to the credit union’s success. They are not only competent, but have built enduring relationships with their clients over the years based on their communication skills and proactive response to questions and concerns.

Meredith Layman
Mr. Layman is the founder and President of Benefit Consulting Group, LLC (BCG).  He has more than 10 years in the financial services consulting market.  Previously, Meredith served as the  Marketing Director for Credit Unions with a well known benefits consulting firm.  A frequent speaker at credit union national conferences, Mr. Layman has designed plans for credit unions  on a national basis, ranging in asset size from $17,000,000 to over $1,000,000,000.

Stephen D. Whipple, JD
Mr. Whipple is a leading expert in the tax planning issues related to the design of benefits and other compensation plans for financial institutions.  Prior to the founding of Benefit Consulting Group, LLC (BCG), he directed a team of legal, accounting and compliance experts that oversaw the development and maintenance of customized compensations programs for a leading benefits consulting firm in Atlanta.

Becky B. Keenum
Ms. Keenum serves as Chief Operations Officer.   She brings more than 30 years of experience in the financial services marketplace and has developed one of the most comprehensive administrative programs in the industry.  Her responsibilities include the oversight and management of the day-to-day administrative support services.

Melissa Zmistowski
Ms. Zmistowski is Vice President of Client Services.  She works directly with each client to provide the customized administrative support required in the credit union industry.  Melissa’s experience includes several years with a top ten accounting firm as well as more than six years with a leading benefits consulting firm in Atlanta.