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Choosing the Right Broker: Is It Time to Make the Switch?
Episode #146
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Choosing the right benefits broker is one of the most important decisions an employer can make — and we’re breaking it down with MB Chief Growth Officer Anne Marie Singleton. Hosts, Kenzie McEvily and Dave Homan explore why companies go to market, what red flags to watch for and why RFPs might not tell the whole story. Anne Marie shares practical steps for evaluating brokers, the key questions to ask, and how to build lasting, strategic partnerships. Whether you’re shopping for a new advisor or evaluating your current one, this episode is packed with expert advice to guide your decision.
About Our Guest

Anne Marie Singleton
Anne Marie Singleton is the Chief Growth Officer and shareholder at McGohan Brabender. She has been with MB for nearly 20 years and previously received the Dayton Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 in 2004. After graduating with her bachelor’s degree in economics from Wright State University, she went on to receive her MBA from the University of Dayton with a concentration in Finance and International Business. She is a committed strategist who works closely with key clients to effectively manage their entire healthcare dollar. Anne Marie has an extensive business-to-business financial consulting background, with over 17 years of corporate banking experience and 18 years of benefits consulting experience. Her passion for leadership and change continues beyond the walls of MB, where she currently sits on the Dayton Chamber Board of Directors. Her commitment to helping people makes her a valuable strategic leader who strives to change how employers and employees experience healthcare today.