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The Liberty Company Insurance Brokers LLC is a fast-growing insurance brokerage firm that offers a unique platform for entrepreneurial producers and agency leaders to serve clients and create equity. The private company is based in Woodland Hills, CA, and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company is built upon its core values of integrity, excellence, caring, kindness, fairness, teamwork, good feelings, and fun. Founded in 1987 by Bill Johnson, who has been the CEO since then, the company is licensed to operate in all 50 states.

Venbrook Group LLC provides brokerage and specialty insurance services. It offers commercial, personal life, accident, and health insurance services. The company was founded by Marc Joseph Bishara and Jason D. Turner in 2000 and is headquartered in Woodland Hills, CA.

Founded in 1993, First Allied Securities, Inc. is an independent, SEC-registered broker/dealer headquartered in San Diego, California. The firm is a member of FINRA, the NASD and the SIPC. First Allied Securities Inc. was previously a subsidiary of Advanced Equities Financial Corp. In April 2006, Advanced Equities Financial Corp. acquired First Financial Planners and merged it with First Allied Securities. In 2008, the firm acquired First Montauk Securities Corp. from First Montauk Financial Corp. In 2011, Lovell Minnick Partners LLC and the management team of First Allied Advisory Services acquired the firm from Advanced Equities Financial Corp. First Allied Securities is affiliated with First Allied Advisory Services, Inc., a registered investment advisor. The firm provides a full array of trading and execution services for their clients. They do not provide any internal research.

BrightScope, Inc. provides financial information and technology solutions. It offers retirement plans, wealth management, and financial advisory. The company was founded by Michael Alfred and Ryan S. Alfred in 2007 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA.