Mullin Barens Sanford Financial & Insurance Services, LLC.

Founded as a leading independent firm in its niche, Mullin Barens Sanford Financial & Insurance Services, LLC (MBS) established itself as an expert in executive compensation and benefits consulting. The company specializes in creating custom nonqualified deferred compensation (NQDC) plans, supplemental executive retirement plans (SERPs), and long-term incentive plans. A core part of their service includes advising on the financing of these plans, often utilizing Corporate-Owned Life Insurance (COLI). In February 2018, the company was acquired by Prudential Financial, Inc. to enhance Prudential's capabilities in the nonqualified executive benefits market. The MBS team and its services are now integrated into Prudential's Group Insurance business.