Futurity First Insurance Company, based in Middletown, Conn., has joined independent broker-dealer and advisory company Securities America, the firm announced Thursday.

Futurity First is an independent, nationwide insurance distribution organization that specializes in retirement income and insurance protection solutions such as annuities. It has $222 million in client assets.

Futurity First serves seniors, pre-retirees, families and businesses. The firm has completed the transition of 20 advisors to Securities America’s platform and expects to complete the full transition over the coming months.

Gregg Johnson, Securities America executive vice president of branch office development and acquisitions, said, “The addition of Futurity First, which is heavily into the insurance market, expands our presence in the area and fits into our overall growth strategy of the last several years to adding new, quality branches.”