Oct 27, 2025

2026 USG Open Enrollment: Your Guide from Elwood & Goetz

Are you a USG or University of Georgia employee? This guide is for you. 2026 open enrollment has started, and we've put together a summary of USG's benefits options. Read on for recommendations from our team of Certified Financial Planners®.
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Alden Shmerling, CFP®, CPWA®, CDFA®
E&G Advisory Team
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