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 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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Events and Webinars
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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