OneDigital's Chief Financial Officer Chuck Ristau Named Finalist for CFO of the Year

Prestigious Award Recognizes Ristau’s Commitment to Financial Stewardship

Atlanta, GA – May 22, 2023 - OneDigital, a leading insurance brokerage, financial services and HR consulting firm, continues to gain recognition, most recently as Chief Financial Officer Chuck Ristau has been selected as a finalist for the Atlanta Business Chronicle’s CFO of the Year Awards. Considered the most prestigious financial executive award in Georgia, where OneDigital is headquartered, Ristau is a finalist in the "Large Private Company" category.

The Atlanta Business Chronicle featured a profile on Ristau following the award breakfast, and captured some of the nomination speeches. Matt Hanson, a recruiter at Accountants One, who nominated Ristau for the award shared,

Ristau has helped lead OneDigital to the growing company it is today. He even helps connect his internal hiring team with strong external agency recruiters, which is how I have gotten to know Chuck. His strategy and collaboration with all divisions has been an instrumental part of their growth.

OneDigital announced in January it had acquired Philadelphia-based insurance brokerage Bradley & Bradley, with about $2 million in annual revenue. Around March 1, OneDigital announced the acquisition of St. Johns County-based Florida Pension Group, an expansion of its wealth management practice group, the latest in a series of seven such announcements in the past 12 months.

As an early pioneer of the firm and Chief Financial Officer, Ristau is responsible for OneDigital's financial, risk management, legal and regulatory functions. He is also a key contributor to OneDigital's merger and acquisition activities in strategy, deal structuring, and contract negotiation. With his leadership, the firm has acquired over 200 teams nationwide and continued to grow and diversify its portfolio of offerings. His background includes a broad range of financial and capital funding experience and strong development expertise.

Atlanta Business Chronicle's CFO of the Year Awards honors the best of the business in multiple categories. The winners in each category were announced at a breakfast event on May 18 at the Chick-fil-A College Football Hall of Fame.

About OneDigital

OneDigital’s team of fierce advocates helps businesses and individuals achieve their aspirations of health, success and financial security. Our insurance, financial services and HR platform provides personalized, tech-enabled solutions for a contemporary work-life experience. Nationally recognized for our culture of caring, OneDigital’s teams enable employers and individuals to do their best work and live their best lives. More than 75,000 employers and millions of individuals rely on our teams for counsel and access to fully integrated worksite products and services and the retirement and wealth management advice provided through OneDigital Investment Advisors. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Atlanta, OneDigital maintains offices in most major markets across the nation. To learn more, visit www.onedigital.com.