The Richards Group is pleased to announce that it has acquired the Washburn and Wilson Agency of Bethel, Vermont. The partnership with The Richards Group will benefit clients by ensuring that decisions and service remain local for years to come, while expanding client services and resources. Washburn and Wilson’s staff will remain at their current office, located at 246 Main Street in Bethel, VT.
“It means a lot to us that Melvin and Matt Washburn felt The Richards Group was the best fit to continue the excellent work that the Washburn and Wilson Agency has done for nearly 20 years,” said Drew Richards, Vice President of The Richards Group. “Their roots in Vermont are strong, just like ours. We’re excited to make this investment in the greater Bethel community and continue the Washburn and Wilson legacy with all of their clients throughout the region and beyond.”
“When we considered what firm was best for our clients, employees and the community, we knew The Richard Group was the right fit. They are based in Vermont, locally owned, and we have similar priorities and values,” commented Matt Washburn, Co-Owner of Washburn & Wilson. “Our clients will benefit from the new insurance markets and technologies that The Richards Group will make available, along with their employee benefit and retirement plan consulting expertise.”
The Richards Group has made a considerable commitment to serve the needs of communities throughout central Vermont, with acquisitions in Rutland, Middlebury, Norwich, Springfield and Bethel.
The Richards Group, headquartered in Brattleboro, Vermont, has provided local Insurance, Wealth Management, Retirement Plan and Employee Benefits solutions to clients throughout Vermont, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts since 1867. In addition, TRG offers consulting services to help employers with Safety, Wellness, Human Resources, Compensation Analysis, Recruiting and Fiduciary Stewardship. The firm has over 160 employees in 12 locations and has been named one of the “Best Places to Work in Vermont” in each of the past 9 years by Vermont Business Magazine and the Vermont Chamber of Commerce. TRG Investment Advisors, LLC dba TRG Retirement Plan Consultants is a Registered Investment Adviser.