Marsh McLennan Agency has agreed to acquire TriBridge Partners, adding the Columbia, Maryland firm’s employee benefits, retirement, wealth, and personal insurance expertise to MMA’s Mid-Atlantic advisory capabilities. This announcement is most useful for clients, partners, and prospects who want to understand what the acquisition means for continuity, resources, and regional support.
TriBridge Partners Acquisition News Release
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Marsh McLennan Agency Acquisition Details
WHITE PLAINS, April 30, 2026 – Marsh McLennan Agency (MMA), a business of Marsh (NYSE:MRSH) and a leading provider of business insurance, employee health and benefits, retirement and wealth, and private client insurance solutions across the US and Canada, today announced that it has reached an agreement to acquire TriBridge Partners, a leading independent benefits broker and retirement and wealth advisor headquartered in Columbia, Maryland. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.
About TriBridge Partners
TriBridge Partners was founded in 2013 upon the strategic merger between three well-established regional brokerage and advisory firms, offering health and employee benefits, retirement plan advisory, wealth management, and individual insurance services to clients across the Mid-Atlantic. All employees, including co-founders and co-owners Heath Hykes, CEO; Dane Rianhard, Founding Principal; John Morris, Principal; and Paul Younkins, Chief Growth Officer, will join MMA and continue to operate out of their existing Columbia office location.
“Our Mid-Atlantic team has a strong property/casualty practice, so the TriBridge team’s unique blend of group health, wealth, and personal lines insurance expertise will be an asset for our clients in the DC and Baltimore area,” said John Stanchina, CEO of MMA’s Mid-Atlantic region. “We knew this was the right deal for our region given the complementary insights they’ll provide those we serve as we continue to strengthen our holistic advisory capabilities.”
Mr. Hykes added: “Joining MMA gives our team access to a broader range of specialized resources to enhance client recommendations and provide broader support and offerings to both our business and individual clients. MMA has a deep bench of remarkable property/casualty expertise that will complement the conversations we’re able to have with clients about their workforce and long-term financial goals.”
The deal is anticipated to close within the second quarter of 2026.
About Marsh McLennan Agency
Marsh McLennan Agency is a business of Marsh (NYSE: MRSH), a global leader in risk, reinsurance and capital, people and investments, and management consulting, advising clients in 130 countries. With annual revenue of $27 billion and more than 95,000 colleagues, Marsh helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information about Marsh McLennan Agency, visit marshmma.com, or follow us on LinkedIn and X.
Clients should continue working with their existing TriBridge contacts while the transaction progresses. For questions about employee benefits, retirement plan advisory, wealth management, or individual insurance support, contact the TriBridge team directly.