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Helping Progressive Organizations

Comprehensive Employer Services

 March 1st, Wilson Albers will complete the process 
of integrating with Alera Group.

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Our Areas of Expertise

Employee Benefits

Optimized solutions to help grow and protect your business.

Personal partnerships in finance, compliance, technology, communications and more.

National collaboration across market segments, industries and practice areas.

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Employee Benefits

Human Resources

Helping organizations and their people perform at their best through leading-edge HR strategies, solutions and services.



Planning for individuals, families, business owners, non-profits and foundations.

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Wealth Services

Property and Casualty

Products, tools and services that help you mitigate risk, control costs and protect what matters most.



Industry expertise.



Risk management and consulting.



Claims advocacy and management.

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Property and Casualty

Retirement Plans & Wealth Services

Plan design and servicing of 401(k), profit sharing, defined benefit, cash balance, 403(b), 457, PEP and deferred compensation offerings.



Solutions that meet unique needs and satisfy fiduciary responsibilities.

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Retirement Plan Services

Corporate News

Alera Group Names Kyle Samuel as Chief Operating Officer

Deerfield, IL (January 6, 2024) — Alera Group, a top independent national insurance and financial services firm, announced today the appointment of Kyle Samuel as Chief Operating Officer (COO). Samuel’s promotion reflects Alera Group’s continued focus on operational excellence and delivering value through seamless client experiences.

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Alera Group Appoints Gary Piantedosi as President

Deerfield, IL (January 6, 2024) — Alera Group, a top independent national insurance and financial services firm, announced today the appointment of Gary Piantedosi as president. Piantedosi steps into this role after serving as Alera Group’s managing director for the Northeast region since 2022, a period in which his leadership drove significant revenue growth and operational success.

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Alera Group Expands Property and Casualty Solutions with Goodwin Insurance

Deerfield, IL (December 23, 2024) — Alera Group, a top national insurance and financial services firm, today announced the acquisition of Goodwin Insurance, a southern California property and casualty insurance group. Goodwin will affiliate with Barkley Risk Management, An Alera Group Company.

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EXPERT EDUCATION

Events and Webinars

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Property and Casualty

2025 Property and Casualty Market Outlook

Join our property and casualty experts for an exclusive look at the trends and challenges shaping the insurance landscape in 2025.

January 15, 2025 at 01:00 pm CT
Virtual

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Q1 2025 Quarterly Compliance Webinar

Alera Group's quarterly employee benefits compliance roundup will help you stay current on the latest national regulatory developments impacting employers.

February 25, 2025 at 01:00 pm CT
Virtual

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Employee Benefits

Q2 2025 Quarterly Compliance Webinar

Alera Group's quarterly employee benefits compliance roundup will help you stay current on the latest national regulatory developments impacting employers.

May 6, 2025 at 01:00 pm CT
Virtual

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THOUGHT LEADERSHIP

Corporate Insights

Employee Benefits

The Market for Employee Benefits in 2025

Join Alera Group on January 16 from 1-2 p.m. CT as we highlight the key findings in our "2025 Employee Benefits Market Outlook" and discuss how trends in employee benefits may affect your business' offerings. The insights we’ll share and the questions we’ll answer will help you determine your benefits strategy for the months ahead.

January 6, 2025

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Employee Benefits

State of the Market for Employee Benefits in 2025

What are the needs and priorities of those in the workforce and the employment market? What are rival businesses offering to attract and retain the best the market has to offer? And what shifts are taking place in the market that employers should anticipate and prepare for? Alera Group’s 2025 Employee Benefits Market Outlook, scheduled for release on January 16, provides answers to those essential questions.

December 19, 2024

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Property and Casualty

It’s Here! — Alera Group’s Fifth Annual 'Property and Casualty Market Outlook'

Alera Group's "2025 Property and Casualty Market Outlook" is your guide to making informed decisions regarding your business and personal insurance coverage.

December 12, 2024

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