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Benefit Advisors Network helps shareholders of privately held employee benefit brokerage firms improve their performance and profitability through proven growth strategies, proprietary resources, enhanced operating efficiencies, and learning and sharing knowledge.

Mountcastle Insurance is a privately owned, independent insurance agency with offices in Lexington, Mount Airy, and Winston-Salem, NC. Our agency has provided insurance services in the Triad since 1890 serving commercial, group benefits, and personal lines clients. We work with our clients on insurance placement, risk management, and claims administration. Mountcastle won the Big "I"'s Best Practices Agency award as a Top Performer in both 2022 and 2023. Named the 2022 Keystone Partner of the Year in North Carolina, the agency was also honored as a Premier Agency for Keystone in 2023. The Triad Business Journal's 'Fast 50' recognized Mountcastle as one of the fastest-growing private companies in the region for multiple years.

We are committed to improving the lives of all we serve by providing premier patient care and compassionate, personalized service. We are dedicated to helping you achieve your best you and that means being able to find time with a provider and schedule an appointment as quickly and conveniently as possible. Get the orthopedic care you need in a way that works best for you. After-Hours & Walk-In Orthopedic Urgent Care | Online Scheduling

We exist to shape decisions for the better — to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world. Through actionable analytic insight, globally integrated Risk Capital and Human Capital expertise, and locally relevant solutions, our colleagues provide clients in over 120 countries with the clarity and confidence to make better risk and people decisions that help protect and grow their businesses.

E Powered Benefits, located in the vibrant city of Charlotte, NC, is a well-established insurance broker with a strong presence in the region. As one of the larger offices within their network, they bring a wealth of experience and expertise to the table, making them an excellent choice for employers seeking comprehensive benefits solutions. One of E Powered Benefits' standout strengths is their proficiency in working with self-funded clients. Their ability to tailor insurance packages to meet the unique needs of local and regional employers sets them apart in the industry. Their diverse client portfolio includes prominent businesses such as Rga Enterprises, specializing in waste management and remediation services with over 110 participants, Spuntech Industries, a leading name in miscellaneous manufacturing with 200+ participants, and Cresa Global, engaged in activities related to real estate, boasting an impressive 330+ participants. E Powered Benefits' specialized knowledge extends across various industries, including forest nurseries and the gathering of forest products, activities related to real estate, and foundries. This breadth of expertise ensures that they can provide tailored solutions regardless of the sector. Being part of a local brokerage firm, E Powered Benefits combines their local insights with the resources of a larger network, delivering the best of both worlds. With significant experience in serving midsize employers, they are well-equipped to address the unique challenges and opportunities that these businesses face. For employers seeking a trusted partner in navigating the complex world of employee benefits, E Powered Benefits in Charlotte, NC, is a top-tier choice.

At Mercer, we believe in building brighter futures. Together, our 25,000 employees in over 130 counties are helping redefine the future of work, reshape retirement and investment outcomes, and unlock real health and well-being. For over 75 years, we’ve provided trusted advice and solutions to build healthier and more sustainable futures for our clients, colleagues and communities. Balancing economics and empathy in our approach, we work side by side with you to find solutions to benefit your people and your business. By turning ideas into actions that spark positive change, we help you enrich employees’ lives and careers and drive innovation, progress and performance. Mercer is a business of Marsh McLennan. Get to know us better: Click the “learn more” button at the top of the page to discover everything we do to help you meet the needs of today and tomorrow. Follow us on Twitter at @Mercer.

USI is one of the largest insurance brokerage and consulting firms in the world, delivering property and casualty, employee benefits, personal risk, program and retirement solutions to large risk management clients, middle market companies, smaller firms and individuals. Headquartered in Valhalla, New York, USI connects over 10,500 industry-leading professionals across approximately 200 offices to serve clients’ local, national and international needs. USI has become a premier insurance brokerage and consulting firm by leveraging the USI ONE Advantage®, an interactive platform that integrates proprietary and innovative client solutions, networked local resources and enterprise-wide collaboration to deliver customized results with positive, bottom-line impact. USI attracts best-in-class industry talent with a long history of deep and continuing investment in our local communities. For more information, visit usi.com.

Partners Together - Endless Possibilities Hilb Group provides the resources of a big insurance broker and the attentive, personal service of a small agency. Our people are our greatest strength. Our values of trust, passion, integrity and growth drive our actions to benefit every client. Managing Risk Your risk profile doesn’t matter – Hilb paints a very wide portrait. We have more than 30 industry specialties, which gives our clients and brokers a unique advantage. We form enduring partnerships to get the best results every time, and work with the top insurers to provide a huge range of high-quality choices, matched exactly to your needs. About Hilb Group Founded in 2009, Hilb Group is a Top 25 middle market independent insurance broker. Hilb Group offers expertise in property & casualty, employee benefits, and retirement services to business and individuals throughout the nation.

Wilson Bank & Trust is an independent, community-based bank that offers customized financial solutions to customers. With the financial strength necessary to provide a full suite of personal and business banking services and the hometown spirit needed to deliver friendly personal attention, we are perfectly suited to be your financial partner. Our combination of big bank resources and community bank service has helped us become one of the top banks in the South in terms of stability, products, technology, growth, and earnings. For business and not-for-profit customers, we offer: • Knowledgeable business bankers who take time to understand your business and have the financial expertise to provide clear answers and practical recommendations. • Customized banking solutions that can meet your specific business. • Powerful, yet easy-to-use online and mobile banking systems with cash management tools to optimize your cash flow and the freedom to manage your day-to-day finances on your own schedule. • Local banking proficiency that provides fast answers based on an in-depth understanding of the marketplace. We invite you to learn more about how we can help you manage and grow your business. Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender.

MBL Advisors is a boutique advisory firm built around the unique experiences of our clients – both corporate and personal. We have learned that each client has a distinct purpose that defines who they are, what they do, and ultimately the impact they will make in relation to their family, business, and community. We provide objective advice to our clients in the areas of Business Exit Planning, Wealth Management, Executive and Corporate Retirement Benefits and Private Client Insurance Solutions crafting innovative strategies designed to accumulate, manage and preserve balance sheet wealth spanning their businesses and personal estates. Investment advisory services are offered through MBL Wealth, LLC, a Registered Investment Advisor. Securities are offered through M Holdings Securities, Inc., a registered broker/dealer, member FINRA/SIPC. Insurance products are offered through MBL Advisors Inc.