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/

Established in 1970 by Marvin Smith, our company has grown to a full service insurance agency. Currently, Insuramax serves the insurance needs of over 5,000 individuals and families, and over 1,000 businesses. Insuramax is a firm that utilizes a unique business model known as the "Risk Reduction Approach and/or Total Benefits Approach". We focus on an elite client group providing long term risk reducing services that will lower their total cost of risk and improve their profitability. As a result of implementing a specifically designed risk reduction plan our client's operations become more attractive to the insurance marketplace.

BCI Insurance Solutions, Inc. (BCI) is an Alliant Insurance Services company. We help individuals and businesses achieve peace of mind through our consultative approach to design and implement comprehensive benefit programs as well as Compliance, HR Services, and Technology Solutions. As one of the largest small business focused agencies in the United States, BCI also creates strategic partnerships with other agencies across Texas by making available our wide array of solutions, and specialists, to their clients. Since 1983, BCI has developed relationships with employers, individuals, independent agents, and insurance carriers. Our commitment and consistency has resulted in becoming one of the largest group and individual benefits agencies in the country, and holding elite status with all major insurance carriers. We serve over 6,000 companies and represent more than 100 top-rated insurance carriers. Our group insurance employers range from 2 person companies to businesses with more than 1,000 workers. BCI joined forces with Alliant Insurance Services, a national leader in insurance, employee benefits, and consulting. Alliant, with its vast array of resources and technology solutions, will provide a strong foundation for us to deliver an even higher level of service to our clients and broker partners.

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.

Tailored Worksite Services brings over 20 years of worksite benefit expertise to assist brokers and their clients in the design, selection and implementation of these enhanced benefit plans. By combining the best of plan design and selection with a bespoke employee communication and education process, we deliver high value and high return experiences for our broker partners and their clients. The employee engagement actions are designed to increase understanding and allows employees to truly personalize their benefit plan which leads to increased satisfaction. Contact us to find out how we can help and get a free case analysis.

Frost provides banking, investments, and insurance services to businesses and individuals throughout Texas. Founded in 1868, Frost is one of the 50 largest U.S. banks by asset size. At Frost, everything we do is aimed at making customers’ lives better. We do it by creating and delivering great experiences to them every time they interact with us. Through teamwork, collaboration and a commitment from everyone involved, we’ve succeeded in that goal time and time again. And we’re incredibly proud of the results—technology that helps us serve our customers, industry-leading security that inspires confidence and a quick and agile workforce that serves our customers in ways no other bank can. Frost is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected trait including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, ethnicity, disability, or veteran status. For more information on our social media policies, please visit frostbank.com/social.

As you run down the list of the HR and administrative functions in your company you'll find many key areas where you are lacking the support of quality personnel. Maybe you're doing some of these tasks yourself and are feeling overwhelmed and pressured due to wearing multiple hats. What if a prospective candidate walked in, who happens to be an expert in all those areas, could implement time-saving technologies, is certified in all those HR and administrative areas and could show you how his or her process has vastly improved the efficiency as well as reduced costs of previous employers? What if this candidate never gets sick, never takes vacations and never has a bad day? Wouldn't you eagerly hire this person? You're looking at hiring the quintessential "million-dollar employee."​ Can you afford to hire this person? And more importantly, can you afford not to? Visit www.gnapartners.com

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.

Marsh McLennan Agency (MMA) provides business insurance, employee health & benefits, retirement & wealth, and private client insurance solutions to organizations and individuals seeking limitless possibilities. With over 15,000+ colleagues and 300+ 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 $5 billion in annualized revenue, making it one of the largest brokerage operations in North America.

Based in Orlando, Florida, AssuredPartners stands as a global frontrunner in the insurance brokerage landscape, with special expertise in industry-specific insurance solutions for both businesses and consumers. We offer a comprehensive range of services, including commercial insurance, risk management, and employee benefits. As strategic advisors in the insurance domain, our unparalleled expertise empowers us to deliver tailor-made solutions designed to meet the unique needs of our clients. With a team of over 10,000 professionals, we serve clients from strategically located offices across North America, England, Ireland, Belgium, and Scotland. Committed to building strong, long-lasting relationships, we foster an environment of trust, transparency, and mutual respect with our partners. This ethos is encapsulated in our guiding principle: Power through Partnership. For further information, please visit www.assuredpartners.com.