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 Appoints Talicia Bashford as Managing Director of the Midwest Region
Deerfield, IL (March 11, 2025) — Alera Group, a top national insurance and financial services firm, today announced that Talicia Bashford has been appointed as Managing Director of the Midwest region, effective immediately.
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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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Events and Webinars
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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Employee Benefits
Q4 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.
November 4, 2025 at 01:00 pm CT | Virtual
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