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

Marsh McLennan Agency (MMA) provides business insurance, employee health & benefits, retirement, and private client insurance solutions to organizations and individuals seeking limitless possibilities. With over 8,000 colleagues and 160 offices across the United States and Canada, MMA combines the personalized service model of a local consultant with the global resources and expertise of the world’s leading professional services firm, Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC). MMA generates more than $2 billion in annualized revenue, making it one of the largest brokerage operations in North America.

Woodard Insurance, LLP's Dallas, TX office stands as a formidable player in the insurance brokerage landscape, boasting a sizeable team and a wealth of expertise in catering to the needs of both local and regional employers. Specializing in medical and ancillary benefits, this office has carved a niche for itself, delivering comprehensive solutions tailored to the unique requirements of businesses in the offices of physicians industry. With a client portfolio that includes prominent names like Ntsp Holding Company and Texas Health Care Pllc, Woodard Insurance, LLP has demonstrated its prowess in servicing sizable organizations, with 280+ and 580+ participants, respectively. The office's strong focus on the offices of physicians industry is evident in its extensive knowledge and understanding of the nuances within the sector, providing invaluable insights to clients. As part of a local brokerage firm, this office combines the strength of a broader network with a localized approach, ensuring that clients receive personalized attention and solutions. Notably, Woodard Insurance, LLP in Dallas has proven experience working with midsize employers, showcasing their adaptability and effectiveness in meeting the diverse needs of this business segment. For employer benefits buyers seeking a trusted partner with a track record of success, Woodard Insurance, LLP's Dallas office stands out as a reliable and experienced choice in the dynamic insurance market.

Alliant Insurance Services is one of the largest and fastest-growing insurance brokerage and consulting firms in the United States, proudly ranking as the 5th largest brokerage firm and the largest privately held. We are 52% employee-owned with over 13,000 employees across hundreds of offices nationwide. we are fueled by entrepreneurialism and driven by results, operating on the belief that expectations are meant to be exceeded. Instead of sponsoring stadiums or Super Bowl blimps, we choose to invest in innovative, forward-thinking resources to serve a diverse range of industries, including Fortune 1000, 500, and 100 companies, as well as our valued midmarket clients. Our approach is centered on hiring the best people and providing them with the resources and freedom to design and deliver cutting-edge solutions that empower our clients to achieve remarkable success. For 100 years, teamwork and collaboration have been at the heart of our philosophy. We rise together to meet challenges, innovate together to deliver exceptional results and thrive together in the diverse communities we proudly serve. At Alliant, we focus on meaningful investments that drive results for our clients and make a difference in their businesses, their communities, and the world.

Our ultimate goal is to offer better brokerage services. We do that by tracking and analyzing all employee data and correcting usage patterns that costs the employer. We help companies increase operating performance by taking a very measured approach to the way a plan is designed, administered, funded, and monitored. Our process is creative and has a long-term strategic plan in place. We don’t just tweak benefit designs and employer contributions and hope for a sustainable solution. If your broker/consultant is not talking about creative ways to design, fund, and monitor the employee benefits plans, then there are a lot of opportunities to reduce costs, and improve the employees perception of the benefits plan.

Since 1966, the professionals at Gus Bates Insurance & Investments have helped guide clients to make smart choices in an increasingly complicated world. The roots of our company are like the roots of Fort Worth, at the very core of our success is a relentless determination to treat people just as we would want our own family to be treated. Our client relationships span generations. In the more than 40 years since Gus Bates, III started this company, we have enhanced our offerings to include a comprehensive range of services including employee benefits, property & casualty and personal lines insurance. Our clients look to us for guidance and resources to help navigate the cumbersome world of insurance and investments. We are not a cookie-cutter insurance firm. Our experience and personal relationships combined with our creativity - enables us to craft solutions that fit your specific circumstances. Our objective is to maximize the options available to businesses, families and individuals, while helping you make choices that suit each unique situation and challenge. Securities may be offered through Kestra Investment Services, LLC (Kestra IS), member FINRA (www.finra.org) /SIPC (www.sipc.org). Investment advisory services may offered through Kestra Advisory Services, LLC (Kestra AS), an affiliate of Kestra IS. Kestra IS and Kestra AS are not affiliated with Gus Bates Insurance & Investments. This site is published for residents of the United States only. Registered Representatives of Kestra Investment Services, LLC and Investment Advisor Representatives of Kestra Advisory Services, LLC, may only conduct business with residents of the states and jurisdictions in fwhich they are properly registered. Therefore, a response to a request for information may be delayed. Not all of the products and services referenced on this site are available in every state and through every representative or advisor listed. Neither Kestra IS or Kestra AS provides legal or tax advice. For additional information, please contact our Compliance department at 844-5-KESTRA (844-553-7872)