Our Mission

Our Mission is to provide the highest quality customer service and industry knowledge, while at the same time delivering the best products to adequately protect our clients and their interests. Our people are our greatest asset. We believe proud employees deliver satisfied customers, which collectively promotes an environment of achievement and success. SGP Advisors is committed to providing the most outstanding value to each of our clients.

Welcome to SGP Advisors

Shea Guercio Partners (formally known as SGP Advisors) is an independently owned and operated insurance brokerage with roots tracing back to 1995, when founder Vern Barclay, left a successful career in law firm administration to start the firm. In the early years of SGP Advisors our focus was strictly on lawyer’s professional liability insurance in Florida.

Over the years through strong organic growth and strategic acquisitions, the firm has grown to meet the needs of its clients in the following areas: Professional Liability, Employment Practices Liability, Cyber/Network Security Liability, Property/Casualty Insurance, Group Employee Benefits, Key Man Life Insurance, Individual Disability Insurance and Representation and Warranties Coverage. Additionally, our value-added proposition includes a vast offering of services to include, in-house capacity to conduct risk management audits, claims counseling and advice, policy analysis and a wide range of additional resources that address the everyday issues that arise in your business.

Presently, SGP Advisors proudly serves a wide array of professional service organizations beyond its original law firm niche. Some of these concentrations include Architects & Engineers, Accountants, Physicians, Allied Health Professionals, Real Estate and Title Agents, and many more.
Today, SGP Advisors is a multi-office specialist with a national clientele across all 50 states. Our firm principals have over 60+ years of industry experience. Its unique expertise has placed SGP Advisors in the top tier of insurance brokerages across the United States who dedicate themselves to the professional service industry.

Meet The Team

Management Bios

Michael P. Shea, President

Mike Shea is a native of Tampa and a graduate of Florida State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance…

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Talyn Guercio, Chief Operating Officer

Talyn began working in the industry over fifteen years ago, while attending the University of Arkansas and receiving a Finance degree …

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Jack Compton, Partner

Jack has been with SGP Advisors since 2011 and became a Partner in 2021. He works primarily …

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Harrison Tropp, Partner

Harrison is a Partner with SGP Advisors, joining the organization after several years with a …

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1995

Firm founded providing Lawyers Professional Liability in the Tampa Bay area

2002

Merged with local firm providing Lawyers Professional Liability, expanding presence in Florida

2004

The Firm hires first employee to spearhead growth outside of Florida

2005

Opens Atlanta office expanding into Georgia and South Carolina markets

2006

Acquires Lawyers Professional Liability agency in Cleveland, Ohio; expanding operations to Midwest

2007

Sandy Garrick joins firm, via acquisition and is the first venture outside of Lawyers Professional Liability into Accountants, Architects, & Engineers Professional Liability

2009

Talyn Guercio joins as the company’s first Chief Operating Officer

2010

Agency grows organically into multiple new lines of business to include: Medical Malpractice Insurance, Commercial Liability, Property, Workers Compensation and Employee Benefits

2011

Jack Compton joins the firm as a Lawyers Professional Liability Advisor

2012

Mike Shea and Talyn Guercio acquire majority stake in firm and take over leadership and control

2013

Firm changes name to Shea Barclay Group

2016

Patti Thompson joins the Firm as our Healthcare Practice Leader, bringing 25+ years of Medical Malpractice experience

2016

Firm acquires Nolan Insurance Agency, expanding their existing Architects and Engineers Professional Liability footprint

2017

Acquires VanGorder Insurance Services, continuing their expansion in the Medical Malpractice and Physician space

2017

Harrison Tropp joins as an Advisor, to expand the Firm’s expertise in the default law firm specialty

2018

Maureen Love joins, the firm acquires a commercial lines book of business and opens a Clearwater office

2021

Jack Compton and Harrison Tropp become Partners

2023

Shea Barclay Group under current leadership and ownership re-brands as Shea Guercio Partners (formally known as SGP Advisors)

Our Latest News

July 19th Crowdstrike Incident
Shea Barclay Group is now SGP Advisors
We are excited to announce Shea Barclay Group is now SGP Advisors!
Harrison Tropp will be a panelist at the USFN Member Retreat