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Daybright Financial acquires Hessel & Associates

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Daybright Financial announced the acquisition of Hessel & Associates, LLC, a highly respected pension consulting firm and full-service third-party administrator (TPA) based in Lincolnshire, Ill.

As part of the acquisition, Brooke Hessel Cline will continue to lead the business as managing partner within Daybright’s Private Sector Retirement Solutions segment.

“We’re excited to welcome Brooke and the entire Hessel & Associates team to Daybright to add strength to our Private Sector Retirement segment and support our expansion across the Midwest,” said Megan Schneider, CEO of Daybright Financial.

In March 2025, Daybright Financial was rebranded from U.S. Retirement & Benefits Partners (USRBP). Since its founding in 2008, the company has grown through the acquisition of over 60 businesses and brands that have been trusted members of their communities for decades.

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