{"id":17333,"date":"2026-06-08T16:06:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-08T14:06:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/stocks-future.com\/?guid=ae2fcb3ff8f2a2d8c0c6eb8ef5e8e743"},"modified":"2026-06-08T16:06:00","modified_gmt":"2026-06-08T14:06:00","slug":"senior-market-sales-fortifies-annuity-reach-with-acquisition-of-retirement-planning-firm-stratton-company","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stocks-future.com\/?p=17333","title":{"rendered":"Senior Market Sales\u00ae Fortifies Annuity Reach With Acquisition of Retirement Planning Firm Stratton &amp; Company"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>OMAHA, Neb.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--<a  href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.seniormarketsales.com%2F&amp;esheet=54547759&amp;newsitemid=20260608164887&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Senior+Market+Sales&amp;index=1&amp;md5=9e55a1fd7794ad52204cc7feb5eb5038\" rel=\"nofollow\" shape=\"rect\">Senior Market Sales<\/a><sup>\u00ae<\/sup> (SMS), a premier national insurance marketing organization (IMO), has acquired Nocatee, Florida-based Stratton &amp; Company, bringing a more thoughtful, innovative approach to the retirement income market to the national stage.<\/p><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20260608164887\/en\/2517676\/4\/LOGO_SMS_DIGITAL_PRIMARY.jpg\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20260608164887\/en\/2517676\/22\/LOGO_SMS_DIGITAL_PRIMARY.jpg\" \/><\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20260608164887\/en\/2517676\/4\/LOGO_SMS_DIGITAL_PRIMARY.jpg\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20260608164887\/en\/2517676\/21\/LOGO_SMS_DIGITAL_PRIMARY.jpg\" \/><\/a><p>\n\u201cOur proprietary, best-in-class planning process is designed to empower both those transitioning into retirement and those already retired to maximize their quality of life,\u201d said Eric Stratton, President. \u201cPartnering with Senior Market Sales will allow us to scale across their national network.\u201d<\/p><p>\nWith a strong focus on retirement planning now, Stratton &amp; Company plans to leverage SMS\u2019 full <a  href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.seniormarketsales.com%2Fhealth-wealth-portfolio&amp;esheet=54547759&amp;newsitemid=20260608164887&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=health+and+wealth+portfolio&amp;index=2&amp;md5=33140905a14216fa415f5d91ada82e8b\" rel=\"nofollow\" shape=\"rect\">health and wealth portfolio<\/a> to offer even more products and services, said Sam Magdalein, Stratton &amp; Company\u2019s Senior Vice President.<\/p><p>\n\"For SMS, the partnership is a natural fit due to the companies\u2019 shared culture,\" said SMS President John Haver.<\/p><p>\n\u201cSMS has always believed in the power of a client-centered process, and the team at <a  href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.retirementteam.com%2Fhome&amp;esheet=54547759&amp;newsitemid=20260608164887&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Stratton+%26amp%3B+Company&amp;index=3&amp;md5=1ae44e931815b8775dd485875882669e\" rel=\"nofollow\" shape=\"rect\">Stratton &amp; Company<\/a> has been very successful while continuing to put clients\u2019 needs first,\u201d Haver said. \u201cIt speaks volumes of their culture that they can do that while also consistently growing their business, and we look forward to having them as part of the SMS family of companies.\u201d<\/p><p>\nCelebrating its 25th anniversary this year, Stratton &amp; Company has been distinguished by its forward-thinking strategies and a genuine heart for the families it serves, establishing itself as a trusted leader in the retirement income market. Since its 2001 founding, the firm has become a cornerstone of the community, renowned for creating educational experiences that prioritize clarity and long-term security.<\/p><p>\n\u201cIt was important for us to work with people who understand our industry and want to help move our industry forward,\u201d Stratton said. \u201cWe\u2019re excited to join Senior Market Sales and Alliant, with its history of stability and proven growth.\u201d<\/p><p>\n<b>About Senior Market Sales<sup>\u00ae<\/sup><\/b><\/p><p>\nSenior Market Sales<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> (SMS) represents top Medicare Supplement, Medicare Advantage, annuity, life, long-term care, individual health and travel insurance carriers in all 50 states. Independent insurance agents rely on SMS for proprietary technology, competitive insurance products, and expert training and service to help them leverage their time, make more money, and put their business in a position of distinction. Founded in 1982, SMS is headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska. In 2020, SMS joined the <a  href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Falliant.com%2F&amp;esheet=54547759&amp;newsitemid=20260608164887&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Alliant+Insurance+Services&amp;index=4&amp;md5=a70cef9d6789273602819fb2c482ba00\" rel=\"nofollow\" shape=\"rect\"><b>Alliant Insurance Services<\/b><\/a> family of companies. Visit <a  href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.seniormarketsales.com%2F&amp;esheet=54547759&amp;newsitemid=20260608164887&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=www.SeniorMarketSales.com&amp;index=5&amp;md5=b3149bd4b121859b486a16267136abcd\" rel=\"nofollow\" shape=\"rect\"><b>www.SeniorMarketSales.com<\/b><\/a> or call 1.800.786.5566 for more information.<\/p><p>\n<b>About Alliant Insurance Services<\/b><\/p><p>\nAlliant Insurance Services stands among the nation\u2019s top insurance brokers and consultants, providing risk management, insurance, employee benefits, underwriting, and consumer solutions through an entrepreneurial approach focused on delivering smarter, more effective outcomes. Free from the constraints of traditional brokerage models, Alliant combines deep expertise with the flexibility to innovate\u2014helping clients navigate complexity and respond to evolving risks.<\/p><p>\nWithin the industry, Alliant is recognized as a leading destination for top-tier brokerage talent in the U.S. As a majority employee-owned organization, it offers professionals a high degree of autonomy, access to extensive resources, and a distinctive equity ownership opportunity. This approach has contributed to an impressive producer retention rate, along with being recognized by <i>Forbes<\/i> as one of America\u2019s Best Large Employers and one of America\u2019s Most Trusted Companies.<\/p><p>\nVisit us at <a  href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alliant.com&amp;esheet=54547759&amp;newsitemid=20260608164887&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=alliant.com&amp;index=6&amp;md5=b7aa4193691c77abe66bd402eded6b9b\" rel=\"nofollow\" shape=\"rect\">alliant.com<\/a>.<\/p><br\/> <b>Contacts<\/b> <br\/><p>\nDan Trumblee\n<br\/>Vice President\n<br\/>Divisional Director, Communications &amp; Creative Services, Senior Market Sales<sup>\u00ae<\/sup><br\/>402.343.3689\n<br\/><a  href=\"mailto:dtrumblee@SeniorMarketSales.com\" rel=\"nofollow\" shape=\"rect\">dtrumblee@SeniorMarketSales.com<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>OMAHA, Neb.&#8211;(BUSINESS WIRE)&#8211;Senior Market Sales\u00ae (SMS), a premier national insurance marketing organization (IMO), has acquired Nocatee, Florida-based Stratton &amp; Company, bringing a more thoughtful, innovative approach to the retirement income ma&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-17333","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-infos-businesswire"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/stocks-future.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17333","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/stocks-future.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/stocks-future.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stocks-future.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stocks-future.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=17333"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/stocks-future.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17333\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":17334,"href":"https:\/\/stocks-future.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17333\/revisions\/17334"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/stocks-future.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=17333"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stocks-future.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=17333"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stocks-future.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=17333"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}