Cowan: Cowan spins out HR advisory practice into new company

Franklin-based Cowan Benefits is spinning out its human resources advisory practice into a new company, Sera Business Advisors, according to a news release. Sera will be owned and managed by Meredith Jones, most recently Cowan's human resources consulting services practice leader. The following are excerpts from today's news release: Sera will deliver HR consulting support and services including risk mitigation, change management, executive development & coaching, employee training, compensation…