At Hotchkiss Insurance, we know by safeguarding one's most valuable assets, people and businesses are better able to grow and prosper. We work with you to understand your unique business and deliver tailored insurance solutions and risk management to protect you from life’s uncertainties. With an advisory approach and an ability to reduce complexity, we demonstrate an abiding care for all of those who entrust themselves to us. Whether you know you need business insurance, risk management, employee benefits consulting, personal insurance, surety, or you just want to start the conversation, we've got you covered. Hotchkiss is Texas-based, with main offices in Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston, Lubbock, and San Antonio. For more than 40 years, we've protected businesses of all sizes and industries. (Including construction, education, restaurants, landscapers, nursery growers, manufacturing, religious institutions, commercial construction, technology, home builders, energy, more) Endorsed by: Texas Nursery and Landscape Association, Texas Irrigation Association Member of: Builder Agent Network, exclusively endorsed by Texas Association of Builders Founders of: Texas Green Industry Safety Group, Texas Home Builders Safety Group Follow us! www.facebook.com/HotchkissInsurance/ twitter.com/hiallc 800.899.3750

HRO’s solutions power businesses at every stage of the growth cycle, from startup to IPO. We are service-oriented, growth-minded, and client-first. Our clients benefit from world class software, experienced professionals, and high-touch service. HRO Resources works with companies all over the United States, from San Francisco to Houston. We have subject-matter experts in human resources, health insurance, risk management, payroll processing, and commercial insurance who are ready to help your business solve an immediate issue or improve upon what you have in place.

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.

Adams Insurance Services, Inc., rooted in the vibrant city of Houston, TX, stands as a distinguished provider of employee benefits solutions. With a rich heritage of servicing a diverse clientele, including prominent names such as Chamberlin Roofing and Waterproofing, Bayes Achievement Center, and E3 Electric, L.P., their expertise particularly shines in crafting tailored benefits packages for self-funded employers. Their approach combines deep industry knowledge with a personal touch, ensuring that each client's unique needs are met with precision and care. At the heart of Adams Insurance Services is a commitment to fostering secure, healthy work environments through comprehensive benefits planning. Their dedicated team goes above and beyond to deliver exceptional service, ensuring that every partnership is built on a foundation of trust and mutual success. Visit adamsinsurance.com to explore how they can enhance your employee benefits strategy.

EBS, Inc. is a full service independent insurance agency dedicated to providing creative, personalized, and cost effective health insurance options to our clients. We recognize that each client is unique and we will work with you to design and market a benefit package to meet the needs of your company or individual needs. We help you arrange and implement your enrollment process, as well as conduct enrollment meetings with your employees and provide them with the proper communication materials. Once your benefit plans are in place, we work with the insurance carriers, the benefit administrator and employees to solve your day to day issues. We possess the knowledge, expertise and ability to assure the success of your benefits.

Founded in 1933, Stephens is a family of privately-held, independent financial services firms focused on building value for companies, state and local governments, institutions and high-net-worth investors. We are headquartered in Little Rock, Arkansas, with offices in leading cities across the country and overseas. Since our founding, Stephens has pursued an independent course. We’ve built our firm on long-term relationships and enduring values, establishing an international reputation for vision, integrity and innovation. Free from herd mentality, short-term thinking and quarter-to-quarter imperatives, we’ve always stayed focused on the people who matter most: our clients. As investors and business owners ourselves, we have a unique perspective on the world. We understand the needs and concerns of individual investors, industry leaders and public interest stewards. Because we sit on the same side of the table as our clients, we are able to understand their goals and help build their future in partnership. © 2025 Stephens Inc. | Member NYSE, SIPC Disclosures: https://stephens.com/social-media http://www.stephens.com/

Kilpatrick Companies, LLC is a wholesale General Agency and benefits consulting firm located in Houston. We work with a network of independent brokers, agents, and consultants to write, service, support, and consult on employee benefits programs that include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability products.

John L Wortham & Son Lp is a renowned regional insurance broker with an office located in Dallas, Texas. With a wide range of experience and expertise, they provide exceptional services to clients across various industries and client sizes. This particular office caters to clients in Connecticut and Michigan, with notable employer clients including Shell Oil Company, Joy Holdings, Ltd., Dx Service Company Inc, and Enven Energy Ventures LLC. One notable achievement of this office is their collaboration with Shell Oil Company, a prominent employer in the petroleum and coal products manufacturing industry. John L Wortham & Son Lp worked closely with Shell Oil Company's HR and finance team to develop a comprehensive insurance solution tailored to their 12,910 employees' unique needs. This included setting up a self-funding arrangement, HMO plan, PPO plan, PBM, and drug plan. The expertise of John L Wortham & Son Lp extends to various industries such as petroleum and coal products manufacturing, oil and gas extraction, and management of companies and enterprises. They have a good M Score, indicating their extensive experience and proficiency in serving clients of different sizes and industries. Furthermore, the office has demonstrated a strong track record of working with self-funded employers and collaborating with PPOs to ensure that member needs are met effectively. They also possess significant experience working with pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) and other specific pharmacy providers, highlighting their comprehensive understanding of pharmaceutical needs in the insurance industry. With their commitment to excellence and tailored solutions, John L Wortham & Son Lp's Dallas office is a trusted partner for employers seeking reliable insurance brokerage services in Connecticut and Michigan.

Karen Ehlers Insurance Agency is an insurance company based out of 2040 N Loop 336 W, Ste 122, Conroe, Germany.

Higginbotham is a single source solution for insurance, financial and HR/employee benefits services. The employee-owned firm was established in 1948 and ranks by revenue today as the nation’s 21st largest independent insurance brokerage. Based in Fort Worth, Texas, Higginbotham serves businesses and individuals through locations across the nation. The firm specializes in tailoring programs to meet each client’s unique needs, and in standing by those programs with their Day Two Services®, which provide proactive customer support through the life of each policy. Higginbotham is a values-driven firm that strives to be family to employees, accountable to clients, teammates to carriers, and generous to communities.