The Ohlson Group, Inc Acquires Controlling Interest of SafeMoneyPlaces.com

CARMEL, Ind., Nov. 16, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Raymond J. Ohlson, CLU, CRC,
President and CEO of The Ohlson Group, announces that SMP International, LLC,
has acquired www.safemoneyplaces.com. The Ohlson Group, a national insurance
marketing and consulting firm, has majority ownership and management control of
SMP International, LLC. Jack Marrion, founder of Safe Money Places, remains as a
consultant with the company. “Jack Marrion and I have been friends for many
years,” Ohlson explains. “He developed an extremely educational, vibrant, and
robust website for the consumer looking for ‘safe money’ information. We intend
to continue in that same vein with Jack’s participation and consultation. We are
extremely excited about this venture!” Marrion explains that he and Ohlson
“share a common desire to inform consumers.”

When compared with other financial sites available to consumers, the “new”
SafeMoneyPlaces.com differs greatly. According to Ohlson, “This site is
dedicated to safe money concepts and products only. We will not be providing any
investment, tax or legal advice.”

Ohlson also believes they are creating an additional financial services
distribution model. “We are creating a network of ‘Safe Money’ agents through
The Ohlson Group. Many are comparing this to a ReMax(TM) or Century 21(TM) in
the safe money insurance based business.”

Given recent economic turmoil in America and around the world, consumers are
more inclined to search for information on safe places to deploy their money.
Furthermore, independent financial professionals need the kind of training and
back-up support Ohlson and his company have been known for throughout his
career. “We are extremely education-oriented in every area of our business,”
Ohlson adds. “As the average age of financial professionals continues to
increase, younger agents especially need the training that both Jack and our
seasoned pros can provide. Today, consumers won’t settle for a brochure and a
phone call. They expect specific answers to their questions in a timely manner
from someone they can trust. By establishing this network of ‘safe money agents’
and our new website, consumers will have access to absolutely the best, most
accurate information available anywhere in the country.”

In addition to the Safe Money Places concept, Ohlson has added sections on “Risk
Money Places” and Life Insurance because, as he explains, “American consumers
need to see the big picture – they need to understand how to balance all of
their needs and dreams with a carefully developed plan that fits their goals. To
make this happen, they need solid information.”

If you are an independent agent, Ohlson urges you to visit
www.safemoneyplaces.com and then contact him at 1-877-844-0900 to see if you can
join the network of Safe Money Places agents. “All of our associates will have
access to a long list of services that will help them increase their bottom line
while offering their clients better service.” These services include, for
example, training workshops and webinars, materials, direct mail pieces,
national advertising, and more.

Terri Gearlds
The Ohlson Group
Meridian Mark One
11611 N. Meridian Street, #110
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 844-4411
tgearlds@ohlsongroup.com

SOURCE The Ohlson Group, Inc