Foster Benefit Resources is a full service general agency specializing in fully insured employee benefits.

Summit Financial, LLC ("SF") an independent investment advisory firm is proud to continue a 4-decade legacy helping advisors elevate their businesses and deliver robust client experiences. We empower advisors and clients with first-class resources, including our fully integrated platform of top-tier services, thought leaders & innovative technology. Our advisors provide objective advice, financial planning, and investment solutions to families & individuals, family offices and select institutions. Our Professional Strategy Team of planning, insurance, and investment experts are committed to helping advisors and clients optimize results together. Summit Financial Holdings, LLC’s affiliates include, but not limited to, Summit Risk Management LLC, Summit Advisory Services LLC, Summit Services IT LLC & Summit Growth Partners LLC. Investment advisory & financial planning services offered through SF an SEC Registered Investment Advisor est. in 2018, the successor firm of all legacy investment advisory and financial planning business of Summit Equities, Inc. (SEC regd. 1991) and Summit Financial Resources, Inc. (SEC regd. 1983). Insurance offered through Summit Risk Management, LLC. The views & opinions expressed on this page are solely those of the author. SF is not affiliated with LinkedIn, Inc. Any external URLs, links or websites mentioned are unaffiliated with SF. Neither SF or its affiliates endorse 3rd-party products and services or their privacy & security policies. You should review any 3rd-party's policies and terms. We have not verified the information/opinions found on 3rd-party websites, nor do we make representations as to accuracy/completeness. We do not recommend any security, service, or product or provide investment, tax, or other advice. We cannot except endorsements & recommendations. Merchant Wealth Management Holdings, LLC, an affiliate of Merchant Investment Management, LLC, owns a minority, non-controlling interest in SF.

Ryan Benefits is a employee benefits consulting firm, established in 2004, specializing in health and welfare plans for the mid-size employer market. Ryan Benefits assists employers with risk management of self-funded plans and insured products covering medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and voluntary worksite products. Our boutique model competes against regional and national consulting/ brokerage firms and we have expanded our resources to support our growth.

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.

eBen is a privately owned consulting and brokerage firm established in 1999. We have spent the last decade establishing ourselves as the “we do the work” company for simplified employee benefit administration and human resources compliance. We have offices throughout the United States including, South Carolina, Maryland, Colorado, Florida, two offices in Georgia, three offices in Virginia, five offices in Tennessee, two offices in Texas, and twenty eight offices in North Carolina including our headquarters in Fayetteville, NC. We have used our vast experience in the employee benefit industry to become leading experts in what works and what doesn’t in today’s ever-changing environment of human resources compliance, employee benefit management and payroll administration. Over the years, we have learned that businesses are looking for solutions. They look for someone to help them to increase efficiency, improve employee satisfaction, but also realize decreased costs. Collaboration with our clients is what makes the difference in developing effective and innovative best business practices and employee benefit strategies.

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.

Welcome to Kean Financial Services Inc., a trusted insurance broker located in the heart of Dallas, TX, dedicated to providing unparalleled benefits solutions for employers. With a wealth of experience, this office excels in collaborating with self-funded clients, offering comprehensive support to local and regional employers. At the core of their expertise lies a profound understanding of the educational services industry. Notable among their successes is the partnership with Bryan Independent School District, a prominent institution in Texas, boasting a participant base exceeding 1470 individuals. Kean Financial Services Inc. has consistently demonstrated its acumen within the educational services sector, solidifying its reputation as a go-to broker for organizations in this field. This Dallas-based office is an integral part of a local brokerage firm, ensuring a personalized and community-centric approach to insurance solutions. Their demonstrated experience with large employers underscores their ability to navigate complex benefit landscapes and cater to the unique needs of sizable organizations. In choosing Kean Financial Services Inc., employers gain access to a dedicated team committed to tailoring insurance solutions that align with their specific requirements. With a proven track record, particularly in the educational services industry, this office stands as a reliable partner for businesses seeking comprehensive and customized benefits packages.

With decades of experience supporting businesses, families, and clients of all sizes across the country, our team combines the expertise of prominent agencies who provide services in industries including technology, manufacturing, construction, real estate, social services, and risk management compliance. Together, we serve clients as trusted advisors to protect their employees, assets, manage costs, mitigate risk, and achieve financial security. Designing creative and unique insurance and employee benefit solutions to create the greatest value for our clients is the mission that we dedicate ourselves to every day. Because of this relentless drive we are one of the largest insurance agencies in the nation, partnering with some of the most dynamic companies on the most crucial aspects of business risk management and employee benefits.

Brown & Brown delivers risk management solutions to help protect and preserve what our customers value most. Our three business segments—Retail, Programs and Wholesale Brokerage—offer a wide range of insurance solutions to businesses and individuals. We are one of the insurance industry’s most powerful and influential leaders, with a strong, deeply rooted cultural foundation built on integrity, innovation, superior capabilities and discipline. The Power of WE ignites our performance, and while diverse and varied in abilities and experience, we are all connected through our core values, a commitment to our local communities and a shared mission—always doing what is best for our customers. Brown & Brown is proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work®, and we are always actively looking for talented teammates who embrace our culture to join our winning team. Find us on the NYSE as BRO.

As an independent brokerage for 91 years, this has always remained true...“Caring for Your Unique Potential Is Our Soul Purpose.” That statement is the core of how we do business. We ask the tough questions, avoid the easy path, believe fully in caring for the unique challenges of our clients, and leverage our greatest assets — the hearts and minds of our people — to advocate on behalf of our clients. That’s our approach to risk management and benefits consulting, and it’s worked for us since our inception in 1932. As an independent brokerage, we serve clients in every industry and of almost every size, with the ultimate goal of providing exceptional service and caring for our clients’ unique potential. For more information, visit www.holmesmurphy.com. You can also follow us on X (@holmesmurphyins), or Facebook, or Instagram.