Empowering Advisors with Clarity, Efficiency, and Expertise
At Signature Financial Brokerage, we help financial professionals do what they do best—serve their clients and build lasting relationships. By eliminating the burden of time-consuming back-office work, we enable you to focus on growing your business with confidence and clarity.
We are a full-service brokerage firm representing more than 80 top-rated insurance carriers. Our solutions support insurance agents, financial planners, investment advisors, broker-dealers, and MGAs across a full spectrum of needs—including life insurance, long-term care, disability income, and annuities.
Our Legacy & Values
Signature Financial Brokerage is proud to be affiliated with Signature Financial Group, an independently owned, full-service wealth management firm with roots in Columbus dating back to 1870. While our history is long, our focus remains on the future—delivering modern, personalized solutions for today’s advisors and tomorrow’s clients.
Our dedicated team offers hands-on support in every stage of your sales process:
- Marketing & Sales Strategy: Access tools and insights that help you connect with clients and close business more effectively.
- Case Design & Underwriting Support: Rely on our experienced professionals to navigate complex planning needs and align solutions with client goals.
- Delivery & Post-Sale Service: From application to policy servicing, we stay with you every step of the way - keeping details accurate.
Scott W. Armstrong, AIF®
Managing Partner
Scott has been supporting advisors in the financial services industry since 1987. He has spent his entire career with one firm, and he has extensive knowledge, experience and commitment to the advisor community. He works diligently to help advisors find effective solutions for their clients. Scott specializes in advanced business planning strategies, estate planning, and solutions for high net worth families. He is a graduate of The Ohio State University and enjoys golf, fishing, classic cars, reading and cooking. Scott and his wife Julie have a son, Scott.
877-735-5528 ext 123
sarmstrong@sfbrokerage.com
Anthony R. “Tony” Shockley
Marketing Director
Tony started his Insurance career in 1985 upon earning his Bachelors and Masters Degree from The Ohio State University. He is a member of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors. He also served as President of NAIFA Columbus in 2000-2001. Tony also served as a board member of the General Agents and Managers Association from 1996-19998 and was an ex-office board member of the Columbus Chapter of the Society of Financial Service Professionals. Tony and his wife, Alison, live in Powell and have two children, Tia and Sam. They are both active in their community, thorugh local government and charitable organizations. Tony also enjoys coaching baseball and attending softball games in his time away from work.
877-735-5528 ext 124
tonys@sfbrokerage.com
Linda L. Thomas
Operations Coordinator
As the operations coordinator for Signature Financial Brokerage, Linda can assist you with underwriting, product support, and case management. For more than 20 years Linda has focused on building a partnership with brokers built on trust, dedication and integrity. What this means to you is high priority is placed on excellent service including ensuring timely underwriting decisions. In her personal time, Linda coaches high school cheerleading. Linda and her husband Mark, have two boys, Dylan and Coy. The family resides in Delaware, Ohio.
877-735-5528 ext 111
linda@sfbrokerage.com
Scotty Armstrong
Associate
Scotty Armstrong is a licensed Life, Accident, and Health Insurance Agent committed to helping individuals and families secure their financial future with tailored insurance solutions. He is currently a Business Management student at Ashland University and as a member of the university’s golf team, he brings discipline, leadership, and teamwork to everything he does. One of his key areas of focus is integrating long-term care (LTC) riders into life insurance policies. These solutions not only protect loved ones with death benefit coverage but also offer valuable resources to cover long-term care expenses, all within a single plan. Let’s plan for the unexpected, preserve your assets, and build peace of mind—together.
877-735-5528 ext 158
scottyarmstrong2.0@sfbrokerage.com
Ben Person, MBA, CFP®
Associate
Ben joined Signature Financial Group in 2020, building on a successful financial services career that began in 2007 at Merrill Lynch. He earned a bachelor’s degree in financial planning in 2008 and an MBA in 2018, both from The Ohio State University. A former two‑year starter and four‑year letter winner on the Ohio State football team, he brings lessons of discipline, teamwork, and preparation into his work with families and small businesses. Ben focuses on helping clients thrive today while planning confidently for their future. He lives in Upper Arlington with his wife Krysta and their children Ayden and Raegan. Ben and Krysta are deeply involved in youth sports coaching and support a variety of community‑based causes.
877-735-5528 ext 188
bperson@sfg4you.com
Kelly A. Larabee
New Business Administrator
Kelly worked part-time through college at Signature Financial Group, and joined the firm full-time in 2008. She is responsible for new life business processing, provides representatives and customers service support, and helps with IT issues for the firm. Kelly graduated from The Ohio State University with a Bachelor of Arts in 2007, and is a TBDBITL Alumna. She lives in Westerville, Ohio with her husband Elliott, daughter & twin sons, and their three dogs. When there is spare time, Kelly also loves to craft, bake, read, and enjoy the outdoors.
877-735-5528 ext 120
kelly@sfbrokerage.com