Partners
ClaryEB operates as a true independent. We are not beholden to or required to represent any particular product, provider, or strategy. Working with multiple administration platforms, insurance carriers, and distribution partners, we offer customized products and services designed to help meet the unique needs of our clients.
Administrative Platforms
As independents, we work for the client, aiding in the selection of the right administrative partner/platform. We help the client in this process by evaluating potential administrative providers, negotiating the service agreement, and if necessary, in replacing the provider. Having spent over 30 years leading what was then the industry’s largest nonqualified firm, Jim Clary is uniquely qualified to assist employers in evaluating and managing a nonqualified administrative provider.
Using an open architecture approach to plan administrative providers, we work with some of the industry’s leading firms, including:
- Empower
- M Benefits
- Newport
- The VisionLink Advisory Group
Insurance Carrier Partners
Many employers and plan sponsors choose to utilize specially-designed insurance contracts as an informal funding medium for their benefit-related liabilities, in order to realize specific tax and accounting advantages. To facilitate product placement and management, ClaryEB utilizes an open architecture model that is completely independent of any one particular provider.
Carriers with whom we have worked include:
- Great West Life
- Guardian Life
- ING
- John Hancock
- Lincoln Financial Group
- MassMutual
- Nationwide
- New York Life
- Northwestern Mutual Life
- Pacific Life
- Philadelphia Financial (formerly Hartford Life/ICMG)
- Prudential
- Sun Life of Canada
- Symetra
- TIAA
- UNUM
M Financial is a leading life insurance distribution, service, and product organization serving HNW individuals, executives and employers. Clients rely on our Member Firms for independent advice, exclusive insurance products, wealth solutions, executive benefits, and retirement services—and the exceptional service that has distinguished M for over 40 years.
The M Difference
M Financial brings together some of the best minds in our industry to deliver an exceptional experience for clients.
Our network of independent Member Firms, supported by M Financial Portland and our carrier partners, use their collective power to advance client interests with innovative solutions and deep technical experience. Independent thought leadership. Client advocacy. Exclusive products. A culture of excellence, collaboration, and risk sharing. That’s the M difference.
Aligned to the needs of CPAs, attorneys, financial professionals and their clients
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The Year In Review
The Year in Review highlights the achievements and activities of M Financial and our Member Firms during the previous year. View or download for high-level updates on our business, strategic initiatives, and community involvement.