Merrill Lynch Wealth Management Advisor James Ruskin

Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company, based in Greenwich, CT, has been protecting individuals, families, and businesses for over 90 years. The company offers a wide range of insurance products, including auto, home, life, and business insurance, as well as investment options to secure financial futures. With a commitment to customer service, Nationwide provides resources and support for policyholders, including tools for managing claims and accessing financial planning services. Their focus on bundling insurance products allows customers to save while ensuring comprehensive coverage for their needs. Generated from the website

Established in 1967, W. R. Berkley Corporation is a premier commercial lines property casualty insurance provider. Each of the operating units in the Berkley group participates in a niche market requiring specialized knowledge about a territory or product. Its five business segments include specialty insurance, alternative markets, reinsurance, regional property casualty insurance and international operations. The specialty units underwrites complex and sophisticated risks, including workers' compensation and property coverage and general, professional, product, excess and umbrella liabilities, as well as aviation, commercial transportation and program business insurance. The regional units write commercial lines coverage for small- and mid-sized business firms and governmental entities. This segment also writes surety coverage. The alternative markets units offer insurance products and develop and administer self-insurance programs and other alternative risk transfer mechanisms. The reinsurance units write reinsurance on both a facultative and treaty basis. The company's international business operates in selected regions. Headquartered in Greenwich, Conn., W. R. Berkley Corporation owns Admiral Insurance Company, Carolina Casualty Insurance Company, Monitor Liability Managers and Nautilus Insurance Company.

Founded in 1984, Brynwood Partners is a private-equity firm that makes control investments in lower middle market companies over a long-term horizon. The firm acquires companies in a diverse range of industries with enterprise values between $15 and $125 million. The principals of Brynwood Partners believe operating expertise is the most important factor for creating value in lower middle market companies. This helps to bring extensive experience as both company operators and private equity investors to each opportunity and allows the principals to work in partnership with management teams to create long-term value. Located in Greenwich, Conn., Brynwood Partners is a privately owned company that employs nearly 10 people.