Strengthen Your Future with CFG
$95mm
Revenue
$800mm
Premium
40+
Acquisitions
45
Locations
Strategic Growth Timeline
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1998 — Foundation
Richard Braun establishes The Braun Agency as a Nationwide exclusive agency in Southeast Virginia, laying the foundation for what would later evolve into Choice Financial Group.
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Early 2000s — Organic Growth
The Braun Agency expands steadily, building long-term client relationships and growing the business one policy at a time while developing a strong reputation for trusted service.
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2020 — Formation of Choice Financial Group
Choice Financial Group is formed with a vision to unite independent agencies under a shared platform that preserves entrepreneurial autonomy while providing resources and strategic support to accelerate growth.
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2021 — Platform Launch & Investment
Following changes in Nationwide’s distribution model, The Braun Agency merges with Choice Insurance Agency. With support from Northlane Capital Partners, CFG begins building a scalable national brokerage platform through agency partnerships and acquisitions.
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2022 — Leadership Expansion
Leadership transitions strengthen the organization as Bob Hilb is appointed CEO and Shawn McArdle joins as Chief Financial Officer. Founder Richard Braun steps back from daily operations while remaining active as a board member and shareholder as expansion continues.
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2023 — National Expansion & Top 100 Recognition
CFG accelerates acquisitions and geographic expansion while earning recognition as one of the Business Insurance Top 100 Brokers, signaling its emergence as a significant national brokerage platform.
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2024 — Continued Platform Scale
Choice Financial Group continues to accelerate its acquisition momentum and platform expansion while maintaining its standing among the Top 100 U.S. insurance brokers. As we broaden our capabilities across commercial, personal, employee benefits, and specialty lines, we are also strengthening our leadership team with the additions of Jon Pace as Chief Growth Officer, Andrew Fritzinger as Chief Technology Officer, and Ian Cole as Vice President of Corporate Development.
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2025 — Strategic Scale & Leadership Evolution
CFG surpasses 35 acquisitions, further expanding its national footprint and specialty capabilities. Troy Dillow is named President & COO, reinforcing operational leadership as the company continues building infrastructure, scale, and long-term enterprise value across its partner network.
Headquarters: Virginia Beach, VA
Key Leadership
- Bob Hilb, Chairman and CEO
- Troy Dillow, President and Chief Operating Officer
- Jon Pace, Executive Vice President and Chief Growth Officer
- Shawn McArdle, Chief Financial Officer
- Ian Cole, Vice President of Corporate Development
Our Approach
We believe in the power of unity and partnership, leveraging strategic alliances to provide our clients with unmatched resources and setting new standards of excellence in the insurance industry.
Supported by Northlane Capital Partners, we are at the forefront of innovation, continuously developing new solutions to meet the evolving needs of our clients.
Looking Ahead
As we continue to grow, our dedication to our clients and our mission remains steadfast. At Choice Financial Group, we are just getting started. Our future is bright, and we look forward to continuing to lead the way in the insurance brokerage industry.
The insurance business used to be simple.
By joining together, we have the resources to compete and win against any agency, anywhere, anytime.
