Simplicity Group Acquires Aptus Marketing
October 23, 2023
Simplicity Group Holdings, Inc. has entered into an agreement to acquire Aptus Marketing, an Ohio-based agency focused on annuity and life insurance sales. Jeff Hutchison will continue to lead the Aptus office and become a Partner at Simplicity as the firm integrates Aptus’ lead-generation, training and advisor support capabilities.
- Buyers
- Simplicity Group Holdings, Inc.
- Targets
- Aptus Marketing
- Industry
- Insurance
- Location
- Ohio, United States
- Transaction Type
- Addon
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