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BRP is now The Baldwin Group! Weve updated our name to reflect our unified group of talented teams across the country. The Baldwin Group is a cohesive group of experts in business insurance, employee benefits, retirement planning, and all areas of private and personal insurance. Since our founding in 2011, weve evolved from a local business into a national firm with a vast network of specializations and industry practices for the benefit of our more than two million clients across the country. In addition, we have built excellent relationships with a wide range of insurance company partners. These relationships, coupled with our entrepreneurial and family-oriented culture, and deep expertise enable us to seamlessly deliver a breadth of innovative solutions to clients. At The Baldwin Group, we help provide the solutions our clients need to have confidence and gain peace of mind as they pursue whats possible for themselves, their families, and their businesses. Whether they are renting their first apartment or buying a larger home, opening a small business or taking their company public, we offer solutions to support them on every step of their journey. This has been our story since the beginning—we provide the indispensable expertise and quality insights that give our clients peace of mind to pursue their purpose, passion, and dreams. And thats what The Baldwin Group will continue to do for years to come: we protect the possible.
Artist Partner Group (APG) is a record label and music publishing company based in Los Angeles, California. Founded in 2013 by Mike Caren, APG initially operated as a joint venture with Atlantic Records and Warner Music Group. In November 2020, it became an independent entity after Atlantic Records acquired its catalog and roster. APG focuses on music publishing and record label operations, providing a platform for artists and songwriters to create and distribute music. The company emphasizes partnership and creativity, offering concierge-level creative services to support its writers. APG has played a significant role in the careers of various notable artists, including YoungBoy Never Broke Again, Charlie Puth, and Kehlani. The parent company of APG is Artist Publishing Group, also founded by Mike Caren, with distribution managed by Warner ADA.
Ascend empowers entrepreneurial CPAs to reach their goals with an innovative growth model that brings their firms into the new age. Backed by private equity from people-focused Alpine Investors, Ascend is building a modern platform for regional accounting firms that enables them to stay independent while accessing the resources of a large CPA firm to help them grow. Ascend provides access to growth capital, robust talent acquisition, best-of-breed technology, a catalytic leadership system, shared back-office services, and modernized equity incentives so that firms can surmount todays industry challenges and reach their full potential. Founded in January 2023, the company attained revenues sufficient to qualify it as a Top 100 U.S. accounting firm within six months of operation.
Midland States Bank is a community-based financial institution with over a century of history. As a subsidiary of Midland States Bancorp, Inc., headquartered in Effingham, Illinois, the bank is dedicated to supporting local businesses and residents. The bank offers a wide range of financial services, including commercial banking tailored for local businesses, wealth management with a focus on financial planning and investment services, and personal banking solutions that cater to individual needs. Midland States Bank emphasizes a personalized approach, aiming to be a supportive partner for customers during important life events. With a commitment to teamwork and community support, Midland States Bank promotes sustainable practices and social responsibility through its Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives. The bank continues to evolve under the leadership of CEO Leon J. Holschbach, focusing on enhancing profitability and competitiveness in the financial sector.