Making a Difference

Our core purpose: to make a difference. We strive to be the company most known for contributing to the success of others.

PRODUCTS & SERVICES

Our Areas of Expertise

Retirement Plan Services

A retirement plan is one of the best ways that employers can reward employees with an important benefit while simultaneously providing tax advantages to their business.

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Medicare Coverage

JA Counter's licensed insurance agents are available to educate and help employers and individuals with their Medicare and individual health plan options. It can be confusing to determine which plan is right for each individual.

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Individual Coverage

At Alera Group, our priority is to offer our clients the very best options when it comes to health insurance.  Whether you are an individual, sole proprietor or entrepreneur, we are here with broad programs that are custom-designed to meet your needs.

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Wealth Services

Alera Group's wealth management practice focuses on an integrated approach to managing client wealth through financial planning, estate planning and investment management. 

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Corporate News

Alera Group Expands Employee Benefits and Property and Casualty Offerings with The Insurance Center

Deerfield, IL (February 25, 2025) — Alera Group, a top national insurance and financial services firm, today announced that employee benefits and property and casualty insurance firm The Insurance Center (TIC) has joined Alera Group.

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Alera Group Names Brad Mandacina as Senior Vice President, National Specialty Practices Leader

Brad Mandacina has joined the organization as Senior Vice President, National Specialty Practices Leader.

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Alera Group Bolsters Property and Casualty Business with Kaplansky Insurance Agency

Deerfield, IL (February 11, 2025) — Alera Group, a top national insurance and financial services firm, today announced that property and casualty insurance firm Kaplansky Insurance Agency joined Alera Group effective January 1, 2025.

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Events and Webinars

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Navigating Medicare

Join us for a free educational webinar - Navigating Medicare.

March 12, 2025 at 12:00 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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Employee Benefits

Q3 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.

September 9, 2025 at 01:00 pm CT | Virtual

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