At Risk Strategies, we help our clients protect those things that matter most to them. We help them see the way forward in a complex world with specialty insight, practical advice, and custom insurance with a vast network of specialists in Property & Casualty, Employee Benefits, Private Client, as well as Consulting Services and Financial and Wealth Management solutions. We are a different kind of insurance brokerage – bringing a strategic, holistic, specialist approach to our clients, so they can face the future with confidence. We are the 9th largest privately held insurance broker in the US with over 30 specialty practices, 200+ locations, and 5,000 team members (and counting!). We love what we do, and it shows. For five straight years, we were named one of the Best Places to Work by Business Insurance. In 2024, we earned certification as a Great Place to Work. Risk Strategies is an Accession Risk Management Group company, a family of specialty insurance distribution and risk management companies powered by a shared vision of delivering a superior client and employee experience.

Forrest T. Jones & Company (FTJ) is an insurance agency and administrator that was established in 1953 to provide insurance products and other financial services to members of associations and other affinity groups. FTJ currently provides insurance programs to more than 80 national associations and employer groups with more than 1.5 million members. We work with more than 30 of the nation’s leading insurance companies to provide members / employees with access to high quality insurance plans—many with special features and benefits not readily available elsewhere—at favorable group rates. As the flagship of an enterprise that includes two life insurance companies, a reinsurance company, and a FINRA broker/dealer, FTJ offers an exceptional level of strength and flexibility for our association and affinity group clients. Throughout the years, FTJ has worked hand-in-hand with its clients in adding value to member and customer programs through quality insurance products. FTJ has been family owned and managed since its inception, and we pride ourselves on maintaining close, personal relationships with our clients. We strive to meet their needs in a dynamic environment by applying the latest technology, marketing expertise, and our relationships in the insurance industry to attain the best possible insurance plans for their members and support those plans with old-fashioned, high-touch personal service. The company is headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri.

TFB, based in Kansas City, MO, operates as a larger office, specializing in comprehensive benefits solutions for both local and regional employers. With a dedicated focus on medical and ancillary benefits, this office brings substantial expertise to the table, making it a valuable partner for businesses in the area. As an integral part of a local brokerage firm, TFB is well-versed in navigating the complexities of employer benefit programs. Their proven track record includes successful collaborations with a diverse range of clients, exemplified by partnerships with industry leaders such as Crown Power & Equipment Co in the machinery, equipment, and supplies merchant wholesalers industry, boasting 210+ participants. Additionally, TFB has demonstrated expertise in serving small employers, showcasing their versatility in meeting the distinct needs of businesses of varying sizes. The breadth of TFB's knowledge extends across industries, including depository credit intermediation, machinery, equipment, and supplies merchant wholesalers, and the telecommunications sector. This diverse skill set positions TFB as a reliable partner for employers seeking tailored benefits solutions in the dynamic landscape of midsize and small enterprises.