NFP Acquires Salus Group, Expanding Its Employee Benefits Practice

NFP, an Aon company, announced its acquisition of Benefits Partner, LLC dba Salus Group, an independent employee benefits consulting, brokerage and administration firm based in Sterling Heights, Michigan.

Michael Brillati, CEO of Salus Group, will join NFP as senior vice president and report to Michael Schneider, president of NFP’s Central and West regions.

Adding Salus Group follows a number of strategic acquisitions, including Cambridge Consulting Group in 2018, which established NFP’s strong presence in the region. Brillati will partner with NFP’s Michigan market leaders, Dan Cornwell and Cam Kennedy, to drive growth and elevate one of NFP’s largest Central region market segments.

Salus Group was founded in 2005 as an employee benefits consultancy for credit unions. They have since expanded their client portfolio with a particular focus on middle-market employers, including those with unionized workforces. With a base in Michigan, Salus Group works with clients nationwide, with a particular focus on clients in Florida, Georgia and Alabama.