Integrity Marketing Group, LLC (“Integrity”), a leading distributor of life and health insurance, and provider of wealth management and retirement planning solutions, announced it has acquired Consolidated Marketing Group (“CMG”), an independent marketing organization (“IMO”) based in Knoxville, Tennessee, and led by Steve Ruth, President. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
With more than 25 years of industry experience, Steve Ruth has dedicated his efforts to ensuring the success of an impressive team of agents. Consolidated Marketing Group offers thorough, ongoing field training for agents at all stages of their careers with a focus on helping seniors obtain the crucial coverage they need to prepare for the good days ahead. By emphasizing and developing deeper connections with the individuals and families it serves, CMG has brought timely and effective solutions to thousands across Tennessee and the Southeast.
“Steve and his team share Integrity’s approach to success — hard work, strong values and care for clients,” shared Bryan W. Adams, Co-Founder and CEO of Integrity. “Integrity’s game-changing technology will help CMG’s agents provide better, simpler and more successful solutions, while clearing hurdles for future growth. As so many other leading companies have discovered, an Integrity partnership is a winning formula designed to enhance service and power success for years to come. We’re thrilled to support CMG as they take full advantage of the opportunities available to members of the Integrity family.”
“Our agents understand that the first step to sustained success in this industry is to build meaningful relationships with those they serve,” said Steve Ruth, President of CMG. “Integrity offers an amazing platform of solutions that support my agents in impactful ways — allowing them to keep their focus on taking care of their clients. We now get to utilize the opportunities and proprietary technology available to Integrity partners, including best-in-class lead generation, customer relationship management solutions and customized marketing capabilities. This partnership gives us the backbone to deliver the right coverage solutions to more people and support our national growth, and I’m excited to go forward.”