This article is number 19 in a series of profiles of the Cobb Chamber’s 2016 Top 25 Small Businesses of the Year. Check back with Chamber Ink everyday in May for a new profile on a different Top 25 Business. We will wrap up the series on June 6 with the announcement of the 2016 Small Business of the Year.
Overview
The Bottoms Group (TBG) has been serving our community since 1947, specializing in two areas- Employee Benefit Services and Life Insurance and Estate Planning. Able to provide services to large and small businesses as well as individuals, TBG utilizes a national network to supply clients with numerous services to fit each need.
The company continues to grow because of their strong relationships with their existing client base and their ongoing commitment to best practices. The complexity of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) has been a challenge for many in the insurance arena but TBG has actually been able to grow through positioning themselves as the premier cutting edge firm with regard to knowledge and delivery of accurate information and advice.
A multi-generational firm, TBG began as a life insurance company started by owner Gary Bottoms’ father in 1947. Now, Bottoms works along with his two adult children, David Bottoms and Laura Higginbotham who each have active specialties within the business. The long-term nature of their services built on relationships, business continuity and succession planning has set TBG apart from its competitors. Not many firms offer the scope of services that The Bottoms Group does. They provide clarity, confidence and direction related to employee benefits and personal insurance planning.
Business Profile
Owner: Gary Bottoms, President
Industry: Insurance Agency and Brokerage
Year Established: 1947
Location: Marietta
Number of Employees: Full -time: 9
Percentage of Growth in 2015: 30
Did You Know?: The Bottoms Group is a member firm of National Financial Partners (NFP) which is an invitation-only national network of more than 300 leading corporate benefit and insurance advisory firms. They are also an invitation-only equity member of Lion Street Financial.
Website: www.thebottomsgroup.com
