At Starkweather & Shepley, we embrace the entrepreneurial spirit of our clients. It is within this spirit that we can confidently facilitate an effective relationship to assist our clients in managing and reducing their ultimate cost of risk. Our teams of professionals possess the requisite intellectual capital to properly analyze operational, financial, and strategic risk – to best protect your bottom line. www.starshep.com Media/Press Inquiries - Stefan Petrella, [email protected]

Strategic Benefits Advisors, Inc. offers independent, fee-for-service benefits consulting that is objective, innovative and practical. We solve our clients'​ most complex benefit issues related to retirement plans, health and welfare plans, and other employee benefits plans such as financial wellness and employee recognition. Our consultants are highly experienced and mobilize quickly to assess your situation, develop creative solutions, and to implement those solutions with unsurpassed quality and attention to detail.

KTP Advisors™ is an advisory firm specializing in retiree health benefits. Our areas of expertise include group Medicare plans, healthcare exchanges and pharmacy benefits. While our primary focus is on the Labor market, the firm’s clients include Taft-Hartley funds, municipalities, corporations, universities and other institutions. KTP’s professionals combine expertise in retiree health benefits, pharmacy benefits, finance, and risk management with an acute understanding of the environment in which our clients operate. KTP leverages this experience and insight to help clients manage their benefit plans as efficiently as possible in order to Keep The Promises they have made to their stakeholders, whether they are employees, retirees, shareholders, or taxpayers. We enable vital promises to be kept. KTP is the exclusive retiree health benefit advisor to the Delaware Valley Health Care Coalition (DVHCC) comprising over 250+ Funds and 3+ million individuals. At KTP we believe advisors should be: • Exclusively focused on the client’s goals and objectives • Fiercely independent and free from conflicts of interest • Completely transparent regarding methods and amounts of compensation

#1 "Best Agency to Work For"​ in the United States - Insurance Journal Top #100 Largest Agencies in the United States - Insurance Journal Boston Globe's "Top Places to Work"​ Boston Business Journal's "Best Places to Work"​ (2017-2021) RogersGray, A Baldwin Risk Partner, offers thoughtful, tailored strategic solutions to our clients, their families, and their companies. We serve as a trusted advisor, safeguarding clients’ assets while steering them towards personal and professional growth. Strong relationships with clients are further reinforced by our intense focus on our colleagues and our community, leaning on our shared values to make everyone better together.

Hi, we’re HUB. We advise businesses and individuals on how to reach their goals. When you partner with us, you’re at the center of a vast network of risk, insurance, employee benefits, retirement and wealth management specialists that bring clarity to a changing world with tailored solutions and unrelenting advocacy. So you’re ready for tomorrow. About Hub International Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Hub International Limited (Hub) is a leading full-service global insurance broker providing property and casualty, life and health, employee benefits, investment and risk management products and services. From offices located throughout North America, Hub’s vast network of specialists provides peace of mind on what matters most by protecting clients through unrelenting advocacy and tailored insurance solutions. For more information, please visit hubinternational.com.

With over four decades of experience in the industry, IMA has become a trusted leader in commercial insurance, risk management, surety, and employee benefits brokerage and consulting. Our team of knowledgeable and experienced professionals work tirelessly to develop customized solutions that meet the unique needs of each of our clients. At IMA we understand that businesses face a wide range of risks and challenges, from property damage and liability claims to employee benefits and cyber threats. That's why we offer a comprehensive suite of services that can be tailored to each client's specific needs, including risk assessments, insurance placement, claims management, and employee benefits consulting. Our goal is to help our clients mitigate risk and achieve long-term success. What sets us apart is our commitment to innovation and our ability to anticipate emerging risks and trends. We are constantly exploring new ways to help our clients protect their assets and grow their businesses. We leverage the latest technology and industry insights to provide cutting-edge solutions that deliver results. At IMA, we believe that our success is measured by the success of our clients. We strive to build strong, long-lasting relationships with each of our clients based on trust, integrity, and a deep understanding of their unique needs. We are proud to serve businesses of all sizes and industries, and we are confident that we have the expertise and resources to help your business thrive. Our more than 2,300 associates are located across offices in Alaska, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Kansas, Massachusetts, Michigan, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Washington, and throughout the U.S. and Canada.

BRP is now The Baldwin Group! We’ve updated our name to reflect our unified group of talented teams across the country. The Baldwin Group is a cohesive group of experts in business insurance, employee benefits, retirement planning, and all areas of private and personal insurance. Since our founding in 2011, we’ve evolved from a local business into a national firm with a vast network of specializations and industry practices for the benefit of our more than two million clients across the country. In addition, we have built excellent relationships with a wide range of insurance company partners. These relationships, coupled with our entrepreneurial and family-oriented culture, and deep expertise enable us to seamlessly deliver a breadth of innovative solutions to clients. At The Baldwin Group, we help provide the solutions our clients need to have confidence and gain peace of mind as they pursue what’s possible for themselves, their families, and their businesses. Whether they are renting their first apartment or buying a larger home, opening a small business or taking their company public, we offer solutions to support them on every step of their journey. This has been our story since the beginning—we provide the indispensable expertise and quality insights that give our clients peace of mind to pursue their purpose, passion, and dreams. And that’s what The Baldwin Group will continue to do for years to come: we protect the possible.

Cross Insurance is a family owned insurance agency with over 40 branches throughout the Northeast. Established at the kitchen table of Woodrow Cross in 1954, today we have become one of New England’s largest independent insurance intermediaries. In 2023 and 2024 we were named the 2nd Largest Insurance Broker in Massachusetts. Since our founding, we have successfully acquired over 150 operations, increasing our footprint on the Northeast. With over 1,100 employees and counting, our experienced team is ready to provide insurance options for you. - 27th Largest Broker of U. S. Business, Per Business Insurance report ’20 - 2nd Largest Insurance Broker in Massachusetts, per Boston Business Journal ’22, '23, and '24 - Official Insurance Broker of the New England Patriots, Gillette Stadium, the Boston Bruins, the Boston Red Sox, and New England Revolution Four generations later, Cross Insurance is still family owned and operated. Cross Insurance is headquartered in Bangor, Maine.

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We understand that no two companies are the same. That is why we customize a benefit package that meets the needs, budget, and culture of your organization. While benefit plan design and rate negotiations are an annual event, administration, compliance, and the communication of benefits is never ending. Baystate Benefit Services offers its clients unparalleled services and compliance support all under one roof. We strive to be a true partner; our team of qualified experts are ready to help with any benefits or staffing related question all year long. Let us do the heavy lifting so you can focus on what matters most, your business.