Brian Batson is the Principal of TIB Financial Group, a leading provider of financial consulting and insurance brokerage services for community bank owners and their banking clients throughout the United States. Brian draws on his more than twenty-five years of corporate and personal financial management experience to advise clients and advisors nationwide on the proper implementation of advanced life and disability insurance plans. Whether insuring the ongoing cash flow needs of your family, hedging a long-term liability, protecting the partners and value of a business or funding an estate plan, Brian advocates that life and disability insurance is the only financial instrument guaranteed to provide ample liquidity at the precise time when it will be needed most. With this underlying premise, Brian has designed, underwritten and funded more than $1 Billion of life and disability insurance protection for the benefit of his client’s families and businesses.

Brian is actively involved in several insurance professional organizations and advisory committees focused on client advocacy. With this exposure, Brian is highly informed of the latest insurance company, product and regulatory developments in the insurance industry. His industry recognition and involvement includes:

• National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA), member
• Million Dollar Roundtable (MDRT), Qualifier – Million Dollar Round Table® (MDRT) is a global, independent association of life insurance and financial services professionals, who demonstrate professional knowledge, strict ethical conduct, and outstanding client service. MDRT members must annually complete an application, submit certifying letters, and pay dues. Belonging to MDRT is not indicative of the financial advisor’s future performance, should not be construed as an endorsement, and is no guarantee as to the future investment success. 
• Top of the Table (TOT), Qualifier
• FINSECA, member
• International Forum, member
• Lion Street, Advisory Council member

Brian earned his B.A. in Economics from Stanford University, where he was also a four-year varsity letterman and captain of the football team. Brian went on to earn his MBA from Saint Mary’s College in Moraga, California and has completed extensive continuing education related to the financial services industry.

Brian and his wife Cambrey have three sons and reside in Argyle, TX. They enjoy traveling, outdoor adventures and are ardent college football fans!