1967
Johnny Adcock graduated from Auburn University with a degree in Business and persuaded his Dad, “Big John” to start a business together. Together, they worked to build a successful insurance agency in the Tampa Bay area.
1972
The agency was split into 2 parts. “Big John” continued agency building.
Johnny focused on providing creative solutions to help high net worth families and business owners. To date, he continues to be an innovator in the industry.
1983
Adcock Financial Group’s disciplined approach to doing business required having specialized staff to serve our clients.
Jane Lowry joined Adcock Financial Group and became our expert in complex case design.
A few years later, Jennifer Miley joined Adcock Financial Group and became our new business underwriting specialist.
1984
As our business continued to expand, many companies turned to Adcock Financial for our expertise in the area of Employee Benefits.
Deborah Bradnick joined Adcock Financial Group and was charged with the responsibility of leading our Employee Benefits division.
1988
Adcock Financial Group joined Partners Financial; a national alliance of independent insurance producers sharing intellectual capital and resources, achieving greater leverage with major insurance companies for the benefit of the client.
1989
Johnny was presented the J. Rex Farrior Citizen of the Year Award.
1996
Johnny’s son, Brian Adcock graduated from Auburn University with a degree in Marketing and joined the family business.
1997
Brian’s passion for helping clients accumulate and manage wealth paved the way for our Asset Management division to be formed.
1998
Johnny joined the International Forum and became president 5 years later.
1999
Brian worked to incorporate the values that his father founded the company on to build a team around him and leverage the partnership with NFP to gain access to top tier solutions and technologies.
2010
Adcock Financial Group was a finalist for the Greater Tampa Bay Chamber of Commerce Small Business of Year award.