Valmark Financial Group has been honored as the recipient of the SMB AI Disruptor Award at Box’s 15th annual BoxWorks conference in San Francisco. The award was presented during the conference’s closing keynote on September 11, 2025, recognizing Valmark as a standout innovator among small and medium-sized businesses leveraging artificial intelligence to transform their operations. Valmark was one of three finalists selected for the newly introduced SMB AI Disruptor Award, which highlights organizations that are using AI to drive meaningful change and achieve measurable results in their industries. The award underscores the growing impact of AI adoption among smaller enterprises, demonstrating how strategic technology use can deliver competitive advantages and operational efficiency. Box’s customer awards have celebrated innovation for 15 years, with past winners spanning from fast-growing startups to established Fortune 500 companies. This year’s introduction of the SMB AI Disruptor Award reflects a broader industry shift toward empowering mid-sized businesses with AI tools that were once accessible only to larger enterprises. Valmark Financial Group’s win highlights its successful integration of AI into financial services, enabling smarter decision-making, improved client outcomes, and streamlined workflows. The company’s approach exemplifies how targeted AI implementation can drive disruption and growth even in traditionally conservative sectors. The recognition at BoxWorks reinforces the importance of scalable, practical AI solutions for businesses of all sizes and signals a new era of innovation where SMBs are not just adopting AI—but leading it.