A COLLECTION OF COMPANIES
A large consortium of privately held companies passionate about creating jobs and commerce in local communities.
THE STORY
Over 20 years ago, a family of businesses were formed from an entrepreneurial spirit rooted in Johnson County, Indiana. This eventually led to the creation of a diverse collection of companies in the education, real estate, property management, finance, e-commerce, and insurance industries. Today the companies serve both a national and global market.
THE COMPANIES
Approved Mortgage
Largest and oldest locally owned mortgage banker in Central Indiana with over $5 billion funded.
Approved Mortgage
Est. 1994
Ben Franklin Finance
A national billing and loan servicing company.
Ben Franklin Finance
Est. 2004
Ben Franklin Insurance & Investment
Independent residential and commercial insurance agency that works with over 15 premier carriers.
Ben Franklin Insurance & Investment
Est. 2013
Church on Jefferson
Church on Jefferson is a truly unique wedding and event center that brings historical and modern charm together to create life’s greatest moments.
Church on Jefferson
Est. 2022
Distance Learning Systems
Online learning platform serving students nationwide with customizable, structured, and instructor-led online college level courses.
Distance Learning Systems
Est. 1999
Horizon Property Group
Property management group for commercial offices and retail shopping centers.
Horizon Property Group
Est. 2006
Gateway Education
Online learning platform and national publishing firm for customized educational solutions and programs that prepare students to earn college credits.
Gateway Education
Est. 2020
Pay It Forward EDU
Online 501(c)(3) not-for-profit that offers students nationwide financial support for nontraditional education.
Pay It Forward EDU
Est. 2017