OneDigital Expands National PEO Practice with Acquisition of Women-Led Applied Companies

Firm Marks Ninth PEO Acquisition, Now Serving Over 70,000 Worksite Employees Nationwide

ATLANTA, GA – October 2, 2025 – OneDigital, a leading insurance brokerage, financial services, and HR consulting firm has acquired The Applied Companies (TAC), Northern Nevada’s premier Professional Employer Organization (PEO) and recruiting firm. This transaction represents OneDigital’s first PEO acquisition in Nevada and further accelerates the growth of its national PEO practice.

Since entering the PEO space in 2022, OneDigital has completed nine acquisitions, expanding its reach to more than 70,000 worksite employees nationwide. By size, this positions OneDigital among the top 15 PEOs in the country, underscoring its commitment to delivering integrated HR, benefits, payroll and compliance solutions at scale.

Founded in 2002, TAC is a women-led firm and the largest locally owned employment services company headquartered in Reno, Nevada. As one of the region’s longest-standing full-service PEOs, TAC has delivered integrated HR, payroll, benefits, staffing, and executive search solutions for more than two decades. The firm is recognized for simplifying complex workforce needs while enabling businesses to stay compliant and grow with confidence.

Celeste Johnson has built an impactful company, and as we pursue our strategic national PEO expansion — both organically and through acquisitions—we recognized TAC as the perfect partner. By combining our strengths with TAC’s professional team, we can offer an even broader range of services and deeper expertise to businesses throughout Nevada, all while maintaining our commitment to local ownership and personalized client care.
 
— Ted Crawford, Chief Executive Officer, PEO

We are proud of our longstanding tradition of empowering businesses to thrive in a dynamic marketplace. By partnering with OneDigital and their nationally expanding PEO platform that shares our values and commitment to excellence, we can better support the unique needs of our community, while offering clients the advantages of a broader network. Our dedication to local ownership and the personalized service our clients depend on will remain steadfast.
 
— Celeste Johnson, CEO, The Applied Companies

With more than 400 dedicated PEO advocates supporting 4,500+ clients nationwide, OneDigital’s growing PEO division offers comprehensive solutions that integrate seamlessly with its insurance, financial services and HR consulting capabilities. The addition of TAC enhances OneDigital’s ability to deliver end-to-end employer solutions that help businesses thrive in today’s marketplace.

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 100,000 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. For more information, visit onedigital.com.

About The Applied Companies

The Applied Companies was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Reno, Nevada. The firm stands as Northern Nevada’s premier full-service PEO agency in addition to being the region’s largest locally owned employment firm. The Applied Companies offers services to businesses nationwide specializing in staffing, HR, payroll, benefits, workers’ comp, and recruiting. For more information visit, theappliedcompanies.com.