SAN DIEGO, Sept. 26, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- Advanced Planning Services (APS), the industry's first advanced sales brokerage general agency, today announced that it has secured top ranking as the third fastest growing private company in San Diego. Additionally, APS was named the city's fastest growing company within the financial services category.
The top 100 fastest growing private companies were honored last week at an awards ceremony hosted by The San Diego Business Journal, and an article profiling APS and the company's Founder and CEO Michael Rodman, will be featured alongside other honorees in the September 26 issue of the publication.
"We've always been a company with aggressive goals and persistent follow through -- we dream big and make it happen," said Michael T. Rodman, CFP, founder and CEO of APS. "Securing the number 3 spot is truly an honor and a great tribute to the incredible commitment and dedication of the entire APS team. We're on a very exciting growth path and will continue to keep innovation at the core of what we offer our clients. The company has maintained the practice of developing creative strategies before the industry makes a shift -- allowing us to be the first ones on the scene with the best solution."
APS attributes its substantial growth to its unique position as the leading strategic advisor to financial advisors. APS assists financial planners, investment advisors, insurance brokers, attorneys and accountants in providing comprehensive financial services to their high-end clients. The company creates proprietary planning techniques for services, such as accumulation planning, estate planning and life insurance planning.
A company committed to developing new strategies and techniques, APS has also created a variety of offerings including an appraisal service for life insurance policies, a rescue program for over-funded retirement plans, a premium financing department for high net worth clients who need life insurance, and asset protection planning for professionals.
Each year, the San Diego Business Journal researches and publishes the List of Fastest Growing Privately Held Companies in the San Diego area. The ranking is based on a percentage of revenue increase over a three-year period. This groundbreaking research uncovers San Diego's top emerging growth companies, boasting a cross section of companies based all over the region. To be considered for the List, companies must be headquartered in the San Diego Business Journal's coverage area. From South Bay to North County, from the shores of La Jolla to the foothills of East County, companies offered up vital information to qualify for the List.
"Congratulations to APS for making our List of the 100 Fastest Growing Privately Held Companies. Achieving a spot on this List is impressive for any company," said Armon Mills, president and publisher of the San Diego Business Journal.
About Advanced Planning Services
Advanced Planning Services (APS) is the industry's first advanced sales brokerage general agency. Launched on July 1, 2002, APS intelligently and successfully partners with financial advisors, insurance professionals, general agents, CPA's, attorneys, and product manufacturers to assist them in completely solving the needs of their clients. APS has introduced a variety of offerings, including an appraisal service for life insurance policies, a rescue program for over-funded retirement plans, a premium financing department for high net worth clients, and asset protection planning for professionals. For additional information, please visit www.apshome.com or call (619) 220-8116.