Chicago, IL –March 11, 2009 – Brewer Insurance Group, the insurance brokerage division of Brewer Investment Group, an independent wealth management firm, today announced the appointment of Richard Chew as Managing Director. Mr. Chew, an accomplished insurance industry veteran, serves as the conduit for financial advisors in their efforts to enhance their clients’ portfolios through various insurance lines, including disability and long-term care, small business, life, health, and annuities. Mr. Chew will also build new agency training programs and educate Brewer advisors on client insurance needs.

“Richard’s proven track record and expertise is a tremendous asset in building the Insurance Group platform for advanced insurance options and traditional services,” said Steve Brewer, founder and CEO of Brewer Investment Group. “With current market volatility, we see increased demand for risk management and asset protection – practices we have advocated since our inception. Richard’s insight and experience is also valuable for advisors who need strategies for long-term planning and total portfolio management.”

Previously, Mr. Chew was owner of The Lighthouse Agency, selling insurance products both directly and through an online platform. Under Mr. Chew’s leadership, the firm opened offices in Detroit, Indianapolis, and other Midwest regions, logging $2.7 million in first year sales. Prior to that he held several senior positions with United Insurance Companies of America, where he recruited, trained and managed agents’ sales teams in the Chicago area while boosting annual sales 300%.

“Brewer’s total portfolio management approach and risk management products are a compelling value proposition,” said Richard Chew. “Brewer shares my commitment to helping advisors identify and employ appropriate asset protection during both market highs and lows. Advisors will find that Brewer Insurance Group offers a one-stop solution to all their insurance needs.”

Brewer Insurance Group works with advisors and their clients to understand that a critical component of any financial plan is the protection of assets. Through a total portfolio perspective, clients benefit from the collective expertise of Brewer’s investment management professionals and realize the greatest potential for building and preserving wealth. Brewer Insurance Group compliments these efforts with a full menu of risk management strategies, insurance and employee benefits products and services that are tailored for any individual, business or organization. Brewer Insurance Group helps individuals and businesses lower the cost of risk by focusing on risk management, supported by the best claims advocacy, loss control and core insurance services available.

About Brewer Investment Group

Brewer Investment Group is an independent, diversified wealth management firm serving individual investors, small to mid-size businesses, institutions, independent advisors and introducing brokers. It has six wholly owned subsidiaries including Brewer Financial Services , Brewer Investment Advisors (RIA), Advisor Resource, Brewer Futures Group, Brewer Forex Group, and Brewer Insurance Group - offering a wide range of financial products, strong acumen in alternative investments and robust collaboration between each of its businesses.

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