Founded in 1946 as United Fire & Casualty Company, UFG (Nasdaq: UFCS) is engaged in the business of writing property and casualty insurance through its insurance company subsidiaries. Headquartered in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, UFG is licensed as a property and casualty insurer in 50 states, plus the District of Columbia, and is represented by approximately 1,000 independent agencies. A.M. Best Company assigns a rating of "A-"​ (Excellent) for the members of United Fire & Casualty Group. In addition to its Cedar Rapids office, UFG also operates regional offices in Arizona, California, Colorado, New Jersey and Texas.

TrueNorth® is the largest insurance and financial services firm of its kind headquartered in Eastern Iowa with offices located throughout the nation. Our mission is to assist companies and people with protecting and maximizing assets, resources and opportunities. TrueNorth is committed to helping our clients feel secure and supported in their aspirations for the future. Our purpose is to create value. Today, our dedicated staff consists of nearly 500 people and is organized so each person becomes a specialist in their respective division. Our services include risk management/property casualty, employee benefits, qualified retirement plans, executive benefits and business continuation, consulting, personal financial planning, investment management, and wealth transfer. TrueNorth is proud to hold the following accolades which represent our commitment to our clients, colleagues and the industry. 2023 Top Workplaces USA | Coolest Places to Work | Most Effective Internship Program | Top 100 Independent Agencies P/C | Top 100 Largest Brokers | Best of the Corridor TrueNorth has office locations in Iowa, Colorado, and Illinois. Securities offered through Lion Street Financial, LLC (LSF), member FINRA, SIPC. Investment advisory products and services offered through Lion Street Advisors, LLC, (LSA) an investment advisor registered with the SEC. LSF and LSA do not provide tax or legal advice and are not affiliated with TrueNorth Financial. Representatives may transact business, which includes offering products and services and/or responding to inquiries, only in state(s) in which they are properly registered and/or licensed. Your connection to this LinkedIn profile does not necessarily indicate that this Financial Professional is able to transact business in your state.

TRICOR Insurance is a leading independent insurance agency, ranked among the top 100 independent agencies in the United States. With more than 300 employees and growing, we’ve earned the trust of over 50,000 clients across Wisconsin, Iowa, Illinois and beyond. As a locally-owned, family-run business since 1945, our humble roots are the foundation of our strength. Today, even as we grow, our customers are still our friends and neighbors. We remain guided by our deep commitment to the people we serve and the communities we live in. We offer coverage for your personal insurance needs, including auto, home, umbrella, recreational vehicles, and rental property. Talk to us too about your personal health, long-term care, and life insurance policies. Business insurance and employee benefits are available for small and large businesses, schools, and municipalities. At TRICOR Insurance, we face challenges head-on, and our agents have the industry-specific experience it takes to develop tailored insurance solutions that are set up for today’s needs and tomorrow’s growth. Regardless of how well we plan, storms come, accidents happen, and lives change. When a loss occurs, the extent to which it affects the daily operations of a business, a city, a school district or a household in many ways rests with the strength of the insurance in place. We can’t predict or prevent disasters, but at TRICOR, we will do whatever is within our power to proactively protect you beforehand to help make our clients whole in the aftermath. We pledge to do what is needed to help fix what can be fixed, replace what is destroyed, and allow injured employees to recover. We are absolutely focused on our client’s needs and recognize our critical role in protecting today while planning for the future.

Kunkel & Associates, Inc. is a rapidly growing insurance brokerage out of Dubuque, IA that provides consultative insurance services to commercial accounts for group benefits, property & casualty, and transportation coverages. Our mission is to develop long-term, successful relationships with our clients, while providing to our employees a culture of respect, achievement, and both personal and professional growth.

Auxiant is a Third Party Administrator (TPA) of self-funded benefit plans. Our specialty is customization, technological tools for clients and individuals, and cost-control and health management. We provide administration for over 60,000 employees from our administrative offices in Madison Wisconsin and Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Our Sales offices are in Cedar Rapids, Iowa and Milwaukee, Wisconsin. TPAs are one of the best-kept secrets in the country. Many people do not know TPA firms exist-yet about 2/3 of all employee benefit plans in the U.S. use TPA services. As a TPA, we are dedicated to taking excellent care of the employer and the individuals covered under their employer-sponsored health plans. A health plan is a highly valued component of a company's employment package. With the rising costs of medical care, a health plan has also become a major employer expense. We know how important careful administration of an employer health plan is. We believe it is important to provide our plans with cost-management strategies, while providing plan participants with tools to help them deal with the complexities of health care purchasing. Auxiant's Medical Management programs help plan sponsors achieve the lowest medical spend. Auxiant is member of the Society of Professional Benefit Administrators (SPBA) and Society of Self Insured Administrators (SIIA).

Platinum Supplemental Insurance markets cost-effective, benefit-rich supplemental insurance policies that help families focus on recovery, not finances, when a family member is fighting cancer, heart attack or stroke, or is affected by critical illness or injury. Platinum is dedicated to enhancing the lives of is customers, representatives and employees by delivering exceptional value and customer service at all times; offering unmatched opportunities to enhance financial security; and operating with unwavering passion, integrity and concern for others.

First MainStreet Insurance is an affiliated business unit of TrueNorth Companies. Led by many TrueNorth senior leaders, the FMSI model focuses on smaller agencies to perpetuate their business while maintaining a local presence and legacy within their communities. We currently hold locations in: Iowa: Altoona, Bloomfield, Burlington, Cedar Falls, Centerville, Charles City, Clinton, Cresco, Creston, Fairfield, Grinnell, Hampton, Indianola, Iowa Falls, Kalona, Lime Springs, Maquoketa, Mason City, Mechanicsville, Moville, Mt. Ayr, Mt. Pleasant, Newhall, Osage, Ottumwa, Pella, Perry, Quad Cities, Sigourney, Stuart, Sumner, Wayland, West Union, Winfield South Dakota: Aberdeen Tennessee: Brentwood

At Busch Insurance, we pride ourselves on our professionalism, courtesy and prompt response to our clients’ insurance needs. As independent Agents and Brokers, we represent a variety of insurance companies and are able to provide the proper coverage at the lowest reasonable price. We offer a full line of insurance products with a variety of the state’s leading insurance carriers that allow us to provide quality coverage at the lowest available rates. As independent insurance agents, we work for you, the customer. We are not employees of the insurance companies like many of the captive insurance agents. At Busch insurance, we work with you to determine the type of coverage you need and find a policy to meet your needs and budget. Contact us today!

Cottingham & Butler is the 31st largest insurance broker in the U.S. and a recognized leader in offering innovative property & casualty and employee benefit insurance solutions. The company is headquartered in Dubuque, Iowa, and employs over 1,200 employees across the U.S. Better Every Day. That's our promise to our clients. We deliver better advice, better service, and better ideas than our competitors. Every Day. It's a commitment to challenging conventional wisdom, innovating, improving how we serve our clients and growing as industry professionals. This approach has produced superior results for our clients, and a growth track record that has propelled us forward since 1887.

Securities offered through Cetera Advisor Networks LLC, member FINRA/SIPC. Advisory Services offered through Cetera Investment Advisers LLC, a registered investment adviser. Cetera is under separate ownership from any other named entity.

ELLISON INSURANCE AGENCY, INC. is an insurance company based out of 132 E MAIN ST, SOLON, Iowa, United States.

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