Established in 1982, Gateway Financial Group is an independently owned and operated financial consulting firm that provides a range of insurance products and related services for individuals and businesses. It offers medical, dental, vision, disability income, whole life, and short- and long-term insurance plans. The company specializes in the areas of employee benefits, consolidations, acquisitions, underwriting, bonds, mutual funds and professional liability. It provides risk assessment, insurance evaluation, third-party financing, investment management, market reviewing, asset protection and retirement planning services. The company is a member of M Financial Group, which was founded in 1978 and is one of the leading providers of financial services in the United States. Gateway Financial Group is located in Pittsburgh.