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Conner Strong & Buckelew is an institution in the northeast, having served their clients for over 60 years. Founded in 1959 when Joseph Buckelew purchased the Morales and Potter and became Morales, Potter & Buckelew, Inc., the firm continued to accrue smaller firms and grow their client base over six decades. Today, the award-winning Conner Strong & Buckelew manages $3 billion in premiums, supporting clients in the following industries: architecture and engineering, construction, education, healthcare and social services, hospitality and gaming, life sciences, advanced manufacturing and technology, professional and financial services, public entity and real estate.

With a mission statement, “We make a difference by promoting health, protecting wealth, and delivering peace of mind,” this employee-owned firm specializes in a wide range of services — from agricultural equipment insurance and cyber liability to organizational engagement and third-party claims.

M3 was founded by Loren Mortenson in Madison, Wisconsin in 1968 as an independent life insurance agency. Today, they are a top independent, privately owned, full-service insurance broker and risk management firm in the country. Their mission is to offer advice and advocacy that instills confidence in clients to manage risk and fuel growth.

Pat McGohan founded McGohan Brabender in 1972 and it has been steadily growing over the past 50 years. Proudly distinguishing itself as an ESOP — an employee-owned company — the firm specializes in access to care, advocacy, brokerage and consulting services, healthcare compliance for employers, self-funding, worksite benefits and more.

Boasting an impressive founding date just two days after President Abraham Lincoln’s reelection in 1864, Scott’s first insurance policy was issued during the Civil War. Today, the firm serves businesses — with employee benefits, property and casualty, surety bonds and more — and individuals — with auto, property and home, healthcare and Medicare consulting and wealth management.

Sterling Seacrest Pritchard works with businesses of all industries and sizes that want clarity about their risks, control over their insurance and benefits costs, and strategic guidance. Their team members’ wealth of knowledge spans a wide variety of industries with exceptional expertise and focus.

Originally founded as Kerr Insurance by Bruce Kerr 1981, The Partners Group quickly expanded in offerings and ownership, joining with Rod Cruickshank just a few years after founding. Today, the firm’s diverse offerings include business services, like employee benefits, healthcare analytics and wellbeing consulting; healthcare services, like group physician advisory services and medical professional liability; and individual services, like wealth management.