Bankers Healthcare Group (BHG) ranked #9 out of the country's 40 Best Companies in Financial Services, as reported by Fortune magazine and evaluated by Great Place to Work®. Financial firms were recognized for exceptional workplace culture. BHG jumped four spots from last year's #13 rank.

Rankings are based entirely on anonymous employee feedback. Employees rated BHG high for levels of trust in management, as well as camaraderie and pride in what they do. An impressive average of 97% of BHG employees say the company offers great: challenges, atmosphere, rewards, pride, communication, and bosses.

"Every morning, we encourage our people to be in the right mindset, put in 100 percent, and be fully devoted to their team. To help them get there, we encourage them to hit the BHG gym or participate in one of the many charitable causes we support. All of this helps drive results, builds confidence, and keeps us energized," said BHG President Bob Castro.

BHG has about 300 employees. Its corporate headquarters are in Davie, Fla.; financial headquarters are in Syracuse, N.Y.; and sales headquarters are in New York City. Read BHG's Great Place to Work profile here.

Fortune reported, "Companies on this year's list significantly outpaced competitors on measures of trust within the workplace and saw higher revenue growth." Team members at the Best Workplaces also hold them in high regard for the ways they give back to the community and the level playing field they create for employees to advance. This contributes to stronger loyalty among co-workers, as well as more robust revenue growth compared to companies that didn't make the list.

"Colleagues say their leaders at the Best Workplaces are consistent in their ethics and take an earnest interest in their teams' feedback when making decisions. This reflects the high level of integrity customers expect from a business entrusted with their money," said Great Place to Work Executive Vice President Kim Peters.

The Best Workplaces in Financial Services is one of a series of rankings by Great Place to Work and Fortune based on employee survey feedback from Great Place to Work–Certified™ organizations.