MarshBerry Announces Regional Winners of 9th Annual MAX Performer Awards

July 14, 2025

Woodmere, OH – MarshBerry, a leading investment banking and consulting firm serving the insurance distribution and wealth management industries, proudly announces the regional winners of its prestigious MAX Performer awards, a mark of distinction given to independent agencies and brokers with strong financial performance, operational efficiency, and a commitment to fostering world-class company culture.

MarshBerry heartily congratulates the following 2025 MAX Performer regional winners:

  • East: Hardenbergh Insurance Group, Marlton, NJ
  • Midwest: Associated Insurance and Risk Management Advisors, Rolling Meadows, IL
  • Southeast: Starke Agency, Inc., Montgomery, AL
  • West: Atlas Insurance Agency, Honolulu, HI
  • Southwest: Dillingham Insurance, Enid, OK

“Recognizing the exemplary achievements of MarshBerry’s MAX Performer program honorees is both a privilege and a strategic imperative,” said John Wepler, MarshBerry Chairman & CEO. “These firms exemplify the highest standards of excellence, innovation, and client impact. Their performance not only drives meaningful results for their clients but also elevates the broader industry. We are honored to celebrate their contributions and the meaningful role they play in the continued growth of the insurance industry.”

The national MAX Performer award is set to be announced at MarshBerry’s executive peer exchange semiannual meeting, the Connect Summit, in Boston, MA, on Wednesday, September 17.

MarshBerry created the MAX Performer program to recognize exceptional performance and help firms prosper through executive peer networking. MarshBerry selects winners by evaluating firm performance in areas such as growth, perpetuation, profitability, productivity, and company culture.

For more information regarding the MarshBerry MAX Performer awards, or to find out how your firm can become a MAX Performer, please contact Brooke Liu, MarshBerry Senior Vice President, at Brooke.Liu@MarshBerry.com.

MarshBerry – Helping Clients Learn, Improve & Realize Value

MarshBerry is a global leader in financial services and consulting dedicated to helping insurance brokerages, and firms in the wealth management industry, achieve sustained growth and value for every stage of ownership. With a legacy spanning over 40 years, MarshBerry offers an extensive suite of services, including Investment Banking (Merger & Acquisition Advisory; Capital Raising), Financial Consulting (Strategic Planning; Valuations; Perpetuation Planning), Organic Growth Consulting (Leadership, Sales & Talent Solutions), Executive Peer Exchange, Agency Network and Market Intelligence and Performance Benchmarking. For more information, visit www.MarshBerry.com.