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Capital Market Advisory

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Partnering with an investment banker from MarshBerry offers a customized capital raising solution that integrates seamlessly with the dynamics of capital markets. This tailor-made approach is designed to align with your firm’s specific goals, ensuring a comprehensive strategy for growth. With a diverse range of options sourced from private equity investors, family offices, public and private pension funds, traditional bank and debt lenders, and non-bank financial institutions an tailored to your insurance agency.

MarshBerry Capital Raising Solutions is committed to guiding you through the complexities of raising capital, empowering you with the confidence to navigate the process effectively.

Raising Equity Capital

Equity capital is money raised by selling ownership in the company. This can come from a variety of sources, such as angel investors, venture capitalists, or even family and friends. The amount of equity sold is determined by the valuation of the company and the price at which the investor is willing to buy in. Equity investors receive a share of the profits in the form of dividends or capital gains, but they have no say in the day-to-day operations of the business.

Our equity capital services include:

  • Valuation of your enterprise, either on a majority or minority basis
  • Identification, ranking, and introductions to potential equity capital providers
  • Negotiation of competitive pricing and terms
  • Assistance with confirmatory financial due diligence and document review

Raising Debt Capital

Debt capital involves borrowing money from lenders or financial institutions. Debt capital is often used for short-term needs such as covering expenses until revenue starts flowing, as well as long-term needs such as purchasing real estate or large equipment. The most common sources of debt capital are banks, credit unions, and other financial institutions. These organizations may require collateral, such as real estate, equipment or inventory, to secure the loan.

When you partner with MarshBerry, our advisors will provide debt capital services including:

  • Identification, ranking, and introductions to potential debt capital providers
  • Identification of optimal loan types
  • Market pricing considerations
  • Negotiation of debt terms
  • Assistance with confirmatory financial due diligence and document review

Trust MarshBerry for Guidance in Raising Capital

If you are looking to raise capital for growth, MarshBerry can help you chart the course. Let our experienced advisors work for you and your firm. Reach out to us today and get started building your company’s future.

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The advice we got through the transaction was invaluable. MarshBerry was by our side the entire time. They know our people, our culture, they’ve been to our office. MarshBerry also played a key role in our arriving to the decision to sell and who to sell to. When we first engaged with MarshBerry, we said, ‘We don’t want the whole world coming in here. You know us. Culture is very, very important. Bring us who you think would be a cultural fit.’ They boiled it down to seven firms.

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They have a keen knowledge and deep insight into the insurance market space. They understand core value drivers and translate that well to future buyers.

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MarshBerry’s team of advisors are thought leaders and experts in the insurance brokerage and financial services industries. As a client, your firm benefits from their combined hands-on experience and professional designations in finance, accounting and economics. No matter what your needs are, they have the understanding to craft a personalized solution.

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John Wepler
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer
Phil Trem
President, Financial Advisory
Gerard Vecchio
Managing Director, Specialty Practice Co-Head
Kim Kovalski
Managing Director
Kristen San Marco
Vice President
John Wepler
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer

A vital resource in mergers and acquisitions (M&A), John Wepler has personally advised on more than 300 M&A and Capital Markets transactions since joining MarshBerry in 1991. He is an in-demand industry speaker because of his extensive knowledge in organic growth management, valuation enhancement strategies, business planning, perpetuation, financial management and M&A. As Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of MarshBerry—and CEO of the wholly-owned FINRA registered broker/dealer MarshBerry Capital, LLC—John’s leadership and industry experience has benefited many insurance industry professionals.

Phil Trem
President, Financial Advisory

As President of MarshBerry's Financial Advisory Division, Phil brings extensive knowledge in merger & acquisition (M&A) advisory and operations, specifically in the business and technology arenas and is a trusted partner for buyers and sellers who depend on his proficiency at deal negotiation, due diligence, deal execution and integration planning. His experience encompasses the full life cycle of an M&A transaction for independently-owned insurance agents & brokers, specialty distributors, wealth management advisors, retirement planning specialists, private equity firms, banks & credit unions and insurance carriers.

Gerard Vecchio
Managing Director, Specialty Practice Co-Head

Gerard Vecchio joined MarshBerry in 2017 and works specifically with the Insurance Services Division of MarshBerry. Gerard’s responsibilities include providing strategic and operational consulting services to specialty insurance distributors, insurance carriers and outsourced service providers within the insurance industry.

Kim Kovalski
Managing Director

Kim Kovalski joined MarshBerry in 2021 and is charged with providing strategic and operational consulting services to MarshBerry’s client base of independently-owned insurance agents & brokers, specialty distributors, wealth advisory industry, private equity firms, banks & credit unions and insurance carriers.

Kristen San Marco
Vice President

Kristen San Marco joined MarshBerry in 2020 as a Vice President. As part of MarshBerry’s Financial Advisory team, Kristen focuses on buy and sell side merger and acquisition (M&A) advisory, due diligence, financial management consulting and valuation services.

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March 2024 Hg Capital induver and Clover Merger Hg Capital has invested in induver and Clover

MarshBerry International served as the financial advisor to induver

March 2024 Hub International Limited Zavitz Insurance and Wealth, Inc. Acquisition

Hub International Limited has acquired Zavitz Insurance and Wealth, Inc.

MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to Hub International Limited

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Hub International Limited has acquired Zavitz Insurance and Wealth, Inc.

MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to Hub International Limited

Hub International Limited has acquired Zavitz Insurance and Wealth, Inc. Buyer: Hub International Limited Seller: Zavitz Insurance and Wealth, Inc. Closed Date: 3/1/2024 Media: Learn More MarshBerry Advisory Role: MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to Hub International Limited
January 2024 Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. John Galt Insurance Agency Acquisition

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. has acquired John Galt Insurance Agency

MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to John Galt Insurance Agency

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Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. has acquired John Galt Insurance Agency

MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to John Galt Insurance Agency

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. has acquired John Galt Insurance Agency Buyer: Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. Seller: John Galt Insurance Agency Closed Date: 01/31/2024 MarshBerry Advisory Role: MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to John Galt Insurance Agency
January 2024 Higginbotham & Associates, Inc. a privately-held insurance agency Acquisition

Higginbotham & Associates, Inc. has acquired a privately-held insurance agency 

MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to Higginbotham & Associates, Inc.

January 2024 Johnson & Johnson Inc. Mid Valley General Agency, LLC Acquisition

Johnson & Johnson Inc. has acquired Mid Valley General Agency, LLC

MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to Mid Valley General Agency, LLC

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Johnson & Johnson Inc. has acquired Mid Valley General Agency, LLC

MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to Mid Valley General Agency, LLC

Johnson & Johnson Inc. has acquired Mid Valley General Agency, LLC Buyer: Johnson & Johnson Inc. Seller: Mid Valley General Agency, LLC Location: Oregon
December 2023 Specialty Program Group LLC the assets of Disaster Recovery Services, LLC and its affiliate, Disaster Recovery & Risk Solutions, LLC Acquisition

Specialty Program Group LLC has acquired the assets of Disaster Recovery Services, LLC and its affiliate, Disaster Recovery & Risk Solutions, LLC 

MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to Specialty Program Group LLC

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Specialty Program Group LLC has acquired the assets of Disaster Recovery Services, LLC and its affiliate, Disaster Recovery & Risk Solutions, LLC 

MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to Specialty Program Group LLC

Specialty Program Group LLC has acquired the assets of Disaster Recovery Services, LLC and its affiliate, Disaster Recovery & Risk Solutions, LLC  Buyer: Specialty Program Group LLC Seller: Disaster Recovery Services, LLC and its affiliate, Disaster Recovery & Risk Solutions, LLC  Closed Date: 12/31/2023 Media: Learn More MarshBerry Advisory Role: MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to Specialty Program Group LLC
December 2023 Alliant Insurance Services, Inc. Aldrich Benefits LP, a subsidiary of The Aldrich Group of Companies Acquisition

Alliant Insurance Services, Inc.  has acquired Aldrich Benefits LP, a subsidiary of The Aldrich Group of Companies

MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to Aldrich Benefits LP

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Alliant Insurance Services, Inc.  has acquired Aldrich Benefits LP, a subsidiary of The Aldrich Group of Companies

MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to Aldrich Benefits LP

Alliant Insurance Services, Inc. has acquired Aldrich Benefits LP, a subsidiary of The Aldrich Group of Companies Buyer: Alliant Insurance Services, Inc. Seller: Aldrich Benefits LP, a subsidiary of The Aldrich Group of Companies Closed Date: 12/31/2023 Location: Oregon Media: Learn More MarshBerry Advisory Role: MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to Aldrich Benefits
December 2023 Alera Group, Inc. CLS Healthcare Liability Specialists Acquisition

Alera Group, Inc. has acquired CLS Healthcare Liability Specialists

MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to Alera Group, Inc.

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Alera Group, Inc. has acquired CLS Healthcare Liability Specialists

MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to Alera Group, Inc.

Alera Group, Inc. has acquired CLS Healthcare Liability Specialists Buyer: Alera Group, Inc. Seller: CLS Healthcare Liability Specialists Closed Date: 12/31/2023 Location: Florida Media: Learn More MarshBerry Advisory Role: MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to Alera Group, Inc.
December 2023 Alkeme Insurance Flor Insurance Group Acquisition

Alkeme Insurance has acquired Flor Insurance Group

MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to Flor Insurance Group

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Alkeme Insurance has acquired Flor Insurance Group

MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to Flor Insurance Group

Alkeme Insurance has acquired Flor Insurance Group Buyer: Alkeme Insurance Seller: Flor Insurance Group Firm Type: Commercial P&C; Personal Lines Closed Date: 12/29/2023 Location: Texas MarshBerry Advisory Role: MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to Flor Insurance Group
December 2023 RSC Insurance Brokerage, Inc. Ralph C. Wilson Agency Acquisition

RSC Insurance Brokerage, Inc. has acquired Ralph C. Wilson Agency

MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to Ralph C. Wilson Agency

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RSC Insurance Brokerage, Inc. has acquired Ralph C. Wilson Agency

MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to Ralph C. Wilson Agency

RSC Insurance Brokerage, Inc. has acquired Ralph C. Wilson Agency Buyer: RSC Insurance Brokerage, Inc. Seller: Ralph C. Wilson Agency Closed Date: 12/29/2023 Media: Learn More MarshBerry Advisory Role: MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to Ralph C. Wilson Agency
December 2023 Howden  VLC & Partners Holding Acquisition

Howden has acquired VLC & Partners Holding

MarshBerry International served as the financial advisor to Howden

December 2023 Champion Risk & Insurance Services assets of LUX Insurance Services Acquisition

Champion Risk & Insurance Services has acquired assets of LUX Insurance Services 

MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to Champion Risk & Insurance Services

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Champion Risk & Insurance Services has acquired assets of LUX Insurance Services 

MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to Champion Risk & Insurance Services

Champion Risk & Insurance Services has acquired assets of LUX Insurance Services  Buyer: Champion Risk & Insurance Services Seller: LUX Insurance Services  Firm Type: Employee Benefits & Consulting Closed Date: 12/15/2023 MarshBerry Advisory Role: MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to Champion Risk & Insurance Services
December 2023 AUB Group Limited Mexbrit and Forte Underwriters Acquisition

AUB Group Limited has made a strategic investment in Mexbrit and Forte Underwriters

MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to Mexbrit and Forte Underwriters

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AUB Group Limited has made a strategic investment in Mexbrit and Forte Underwriters

MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to Mexbrit and Forte Underwriters

AUB Group Limited has made a strategic investment in Mexbrit and Forte Underwriters Buyer: AUB Group Limited Seller: Mexbrit and Forte Underwriters Closed Date: 12/3/2023 Location: Australia MarshBerry Advisory Role: MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to Mexbrit and Forte Underwriters
December 2023 RSC Insurance Brokerage, Inc. Professional Risk Associates, Inc. Acquisition

RSC Insurance Brokerage, Inc. has acquired Professional Risk Associates, Inc.

MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to Professional Risk Associates, Inc.

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RSC Insurance Brokerage, Inc. has acquired Professional Risk Associates, Inc.

MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to Professional Risk Associates, Inc.

RSC Insurance Brokerage, Inc. has acquired Professional Risk Associates, Inc. Buyer: RSC Insurance Brokerage, Inc. Seller: Professional Risk Associates, Inc. Closed Date: 12/8/2023 Location: Virginia MarshBerry Advisory Role: MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to Professional Risk Associates, Inc.
December 2023 World Insurance Associates, LLC Exchange Underwriters, Inc. Acquisition

World Insurance Associates, LLC has acquired Exchange Underwriters, Inc.

MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to World Insurance Associates, LLC

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World Insurance Associates, LLC has acquired Exchange Underwriters, Inc.

MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to World Insurance Associates, LLC

World Insurance Associates, LLC has acquired Exchange Underwriters, Inc. Buyer: World Insurance Associates, LLC Seller: Exchange Underwriters, Inc. Firm Type: Commercial P&C; Personal Lines Closed Date: 12/2023 Location: Pennsylvania Focus: Exchange Underwriters is a local independent insurance agency focused on providing quality personal and business insurance in Pittsburgh. Media: Learn More MarshBerry Advisory Role: MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to World Insurance Associates, LLC
December 2023 Hilb Group, LLC Privately-held entities Acquisition

The Hilb Group, LLC has acquired multiple privately-held entities

MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to The Hilb Group, LLC

December 2023 Hub International Limited Professional Financial Specialists, Inc. Acquisition

Hub International Limited has acquired Professional Financial Specialists, Inc.

MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to Professional Financial Specialists, Inc.

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Hub International Limited has acquired Professional Financial Specialists, Inc.

MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to Professional Financial Specialists, Inc.

Hub International Limited has acquired Professional Financial Specialists, Inc. Buyer: Hub International Limited Seller: Professional Financial Specialists, Inc. Closed Date: 12/01/2023 Location: Colorado MarshBerry Advisory Role: MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to Professional Financial Specialists, Inc.
November 2023 Vantage Insurance Partners, Inc. A privately-held insurance agency Acquisition

Vantage Insurance Partners, Inc. has acquired a privately-held insurance agency

MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to Vantage Insurance Partners, Inc.

November 2023 Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. Hughes Insurance Agency, Inc. Acquisition

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. has acquired Hughes Insurance Agency, Inc.

MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to Hughes Insurance Agency, Inc.

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Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. has acquired Hughes Insurance Agency, Inc.

MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to Hughes Insurance Agency, Inc.

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. has acquired Hughes Insurance Agency, Inc. Buyer: Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. Seller: Hughes Insurance Agency, Inc. Closed Date: 11/17/2023 Location: New York MarshBerry Advisory Role: MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to Hughes Insurance Agency, Inc.
November 2023 Inszone Insurance Services, Inc. Hawks View Insurance Acquisition

Inszone Insurance Services, Inc. has acquired Hawks View Insurance

MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to Inszone Insurance Services, Inc.

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Inszone Insurance Services, Inc. has acquired Hawks View Insurance

MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to Inszone Insurance Services, Inc.

Inszone Insurance Services, Inc. has acquired Hawks View Insurance Buyer: Inszone Insurance Services, Inc. Seller: Hawks View Insurance Firm Type: Commercial P&C; Personal Lines Closed Date: 11/2023 Media: Learn More MarshBerry Advisory Role: MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to Inszone Insurance Services, Inc.