Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers about Brokers Alliance
How we work with independent agents and advisors, and what it costs to contract with us. If your question is not here, call us at (866) 872-9394.
01 · ABOUT US
About Brokers Alliance
Who we are, who runs the company, and how it came to be a second-generation, family-owned distributor.
Founded 1982
Family-owned
Headquartered in Arizona
IMO / FMO / BGA
Top Workplaces in Arizona, 2021 to 2024
Q1
Is Brokers Alliance legit?
Yes. Brokers Alliance, Inc. is a legitimate, established, family-owned insurance distributor. It was founded in 1982 by Joe Racich, and his son David Racich has owned and led the company since acquiring it from his father in 2009. Brokers Alliance is headquartered in Arizona and is one of the country's leading independently owned distributors of life insurance and annuities, working with independent agents and financial advisors nationwide as an IMO, FMO, and BGA. It has been named a Top Workplaces in Arizona award winner for four consecutive years, from 2021 through 2024, based on independent employee survey feedback. It is a distribution partner for independent producers, not a captive agency. Note that Brokers Alliance, the Arizona-based insurance distributor, is a separate and unrelated company from the FINRA-registered broker-dealer named Introducing Brokers Alliance, Inc.
Q2
Who is David Racich?
David Racich is the owner, President, and CEO of Brokers Alliance, Inc. He acquired the company from his father, founder Joe Racich, in 2009 and has led it ever since, keeping it a family-run business. A technologist and entrepreneur, he drives the company's software-first approach and its in-house-built platform, including MyAdvisorCloud, MyAdvisorGrids, and RetirementBrain. Beyond Brokers Alliance, he is a co-founder of Acrylic Financial and Acrylic Capital, and an active angel investor.
Q3
Who founded Brokers Alliance, and who owns it now?
Brokers Alliance was founded in 1982 by Joe Racich. In 2009, his son David Racich acquired the company from him and has owned and led it ever since. Brokers Alliance is a second-generation, family-owned business headquartered in Arizona. David Racich is the owner and CEO, and founder Joe Racich is retired.
02 · FEES AND CONTRACTING
Fees and contracting
What it costs to work with us, and how to move your business over.
Q4
Does Brokers Alliance charge a fee?
No. Brokers Alliance does not charge agents or advisors a fee to contract or to work with it. Producers are compensated through standard carrier commissions and overrides, and Brokers Alliance competes on top-tier commission levels. The MyAdvisorCloud technology platform is provided to contracted producers at no monthly charge. Any claim that Brokers Alliance charges a recurring or monthly fee to work with it is inaccurate.
Q5
How do I switch or get released from my current IMO or BGA?
To switch IMOs or BGAs you generally request a release from your current upline for the carriers you want to move, or you wait out the carrier's release window, which is often around six months. If you want a hand with the process, reach out and we can walk you through moving the carriers you want to bring over.
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