Press Release

OneDigital Health and Benefits Acquires Bethesda-Based Keller Benefit Services

Issued by OneDigital

Apr. 30, 2019

BETHESDA, MD - April 30, 2019 - OneDigital Health and Benefits, the nation's largest company focused exclusively on employee benefits and HR, has acquired Keller Benefit Services, a leader in employee benefits consulting in Bethesda, Maryland.

Keller Benefit Services assists clients across a range of industries, emphasizing exceptional service and utilizing a strategic approach to provide clients with innovation in the employee benefits space. By joining OneDigital, the firm's clients will have access to enhanced offerings including cutting-edge technology, health and wellbeing services, HR consulting, broader benchmarking and data analytics.

"Partnering with a firm that emphasized our same cultural values and client-first focus was extremely important to us; we are thrilled to have joined OneDigital to complement the leadership position we have built in the large market space over the past 35 years," says Margaret Flickinger, principal of Keller Benefit Services. "This partnership provides our clients with immediate access to the resources of a national firm while maintaining the strong local presence and team we've built at Keller."

OneDigital focuses on building a competitive advantage by partnering with like-minded leaders and teams who fit the culture, love the benefits business and embrace the latest advances in the industry. OneDigital's comprehensive advisory services and market-leading solutions are currently offered in more than 80 offices in the U.S.

"Working with the team at Keller Benefit Services enhances our opportunity to serve clients across the greater Washington D.C. market," says Chris Schutt, regional managing principal of OneDigital Mid-Atlantic. "Their strong reputation, talented colleagues and deep industry knowledge add to our existing footprint in the Mid-Atlantic market. The Keller team is a strong cultural fit and shares in our commitment to delivering exceptional client and colleague experiences. This key expansion is a true testament to OneDigital's momentum in the Mid-Atlantic region."

About OneDigital Health and Benefits
OneDigital Health and Benefits, the nation's largest company focused exclusively on employee benefits and HR, combines people and technology to power business growth. Serving companies of all sizes, OneDigital offers employers a sophisticated combination of strategic benefit advisory services, analytics, compliance support, human resources management tools and comprehensive insurance offerings. Headquartered in Atlanta, OneDigital's more than 1,500 employee benefits and human resource strategists serve the needs of more than 44,000 employers across the nation and manages over $5.8 billion in premiums as a result. OneDigital has been named to the Inc. 5000 List of America's fastest-growing companies every year since 2007. Currently listed as 13th in EBA's Top 50 Brokers in the Large Employer Group, OneDigital's experience offers a fresh thinking and strategic perspective that will improve all aspects of plan design and performance.

About Keller Benefit Services
Keller Benefit Services, Inc., based in Bethesda, Maryland, has been providing employee benefit brokerage and consulting services to the metropolitan DC employer market for more than 35 years and is one of the largest privately held brokerage firms in the region. They serve clients across a range of industries to help design and manage cost-effective benefit plans and have expertise in underwriting, funding, compliance, wellness, technology, retirement plans and human resources.

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