Marsh McLennan Agency to acquire TriBridge Partners

Marsh McLennan Agency (MMA) has reached an agreement to acquire TriBridge Partners , an independent benefits broker and retirement and wealth advisor headquartered in Columbia, Maryland. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.

TriBridge Partners was founded in 2013 upon the merger between three 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. 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.” – John Stanchina, CEO of MMA’s Mid-Atlantic region.

“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.” – Heath Hykes, CEO of TriBridge Partners.

The deal is anticipated to close within the second quarter of 2026.