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Simplicity Acquires Commonwealth Capital Brokerage And Welcomes Drew Grifo And Stephen Ruggieri As Partners

Apr 18, 2023•over 2 years ago

Acquiring Company

Simplicity Group

Acquired Company

Commonwealth Capital Brokerage

Financial Services

Description

Simplicity Group Holdings, Inc. ("Simplicity") today announced that it has acquired Commonwealth Capital Brokerage, LLC ("CCB"), a Pennsylvania-based life and annuity brokerage agency led by Drew Grifo and Stephen Ruggieri. Following this transaction, both Drew Grifo and Stephen Ruggieri become partners in Simplicity Group.

Company Information

Company

Simplicity Group

About

The Simplicity Group is one of the nation's largest and fastest-growing financial product distribution companies, which has had 26 distribution businesses join its partnership. Each of Simplicity's operating businesses is directed by its local management team and benefits from access to Simplicity's group resources. Through partnership with top distribution organizations and technology companies, Simplicity seeks to provide compelling business solutions that will attract the industry's best leadership, talent, advisors, agents, and future partners. Simplicity supports independent financial advisors and agents across the country with investment, annuity, and life insurance solutions with a focus on client education, consumer value and partnership. For more information about Simplicity, please visit: www.simplicitygroup.com

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