Meet Our Team
Christine Brown, SHRM-CP®
Executive HR Services Partner & Lead Recruiter
Christine helps Alera Group clients optimize long-term talent acquisition through solid recruiting strategies and powerful tools, empowering them to consistently attract the right candidates. This goes beyond assessing skills and qualifications, because it’s also vital to find employees who align with the values and mission of the organization.
A cum laude graduate of the University of Alaska Anchorage, Christine spent 15 years as an HR manager with Nordstrom before joining our team. She has earned the SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP®) designation and is active in leadership for the Anchorage chapter of SHRM.
When Christine isn’t helping clients recruit more effectively, she enjoys hiking, Pilates, and spending time with her family. She also volunteers with United Way and Clare House of Anchorage.
Ron Devon, CPFA
Sr. Account Manager, Retirement Plan Services
Ron has a business background that spans more than a quarter-century—as a small-business owner for 20 years, he worked with investors and provided financial planning services before joining the team as an Account Strategist in 2015.
Ron’s deep understanding of the concern’s small businesses face, along with his vast experience on both the employer and investor sides, allow him to effectively build long-term retirement strategies for our clients and develop plans that meet each organization’s unique needs. A graduate of the University of Alaska with a degree in chemistry,
Ron describes himself as a “numbers guy”; he holds Series 7 and 66 licenses from the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority and is a registered Investment Advisor Representative. He has also earned the Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA) designation.
When he’s not focusing on the numbers with clients and their employees, Ron is often out on the water, enjoying the sights of Alaska from his sailboat.
Investment advisory services offered through Alera Investment Advisors, LLC. Securities offered through Osaic Wealth, Inc. member FINRA/SIPC. Osaic Wealth is separately owned and other entities and/or marketing names, products or services referenced here are independent of Osaic Wealth.
Tiffani Gutierrez, BBA, SHRM-CP®, THRP
HR Services Partner
Drawing upon her expertise in managing and enhancing benefits programs, including federal employee health benefits, Tiffani ensures our strategies are tailored to meet the unique needs of our clients. She has a particular passion for working with tribal organizations, as well as mentoring junior team members to help them grow professionally.
Tiffani’s diverse background includes experience in financial services, property management, and healthcare—in addition to serving in the Alaska Army National Guard. She is a cum laude graduate of the University of Alaska Anchorage, where she earned a degree in business administration, and has also achieved the SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP®) and Tribal Human Resources Professional designations.
Originally from Anchorage, Tiffani now lives in Princeton, Texas, with her two elementary-age sons. In addition to spending quality time with her family, she loves travel, learning about different cultures, home design, remodeling, and solving jigsaw puzzles.
Sabrina Peterson, CFP®, AIF®, CPFA
Sr. Advisor, Retirement Plan Services
Fueled by her engineering background, Sabrina provides a highly analytical approach for clients, combining technical knowledge with a conscientious nature. She enjoys finding effective approaches and innovative solutions for retirement plan trustees, investment committee members, and employees participating in their company’s benefit offering. A key professional goal, she says, is helping Alaskan businesses succeed at attracting and retaining talent.
Sabrina earned an MBA in global finance at Alaska Pacific University to go with her chemical engineering degree from California State University Northridge. She also holds general securities and insurance licenses from the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority and state boards and continues to broaden her skills—achieving the Certified Financial Planner (CFP®), Accredited Investment Fiduciary (AIF®), and the Certified Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA) designations.
Before joining the team in 2009, Sabrina was a consultant specializing in 401(k) and 403(b) retirement plans for Financial Resources, Inc., and worked as a broker for Merrill Lynch.
Investment advisory services offered through Alera Investment Advisors, LLC. Securities offered through Osaic Wealth, Inc. member FINRA/SIPC. Osaic Wealth is separately owned and other entities and/or marketing names, products or services referenced here are independent of Osaic Wealth.
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Property and Casualty
2026 P&C Market Outlook: Preparing for What's Next
Join EVP and Property and Casualty Practice Leader Justin Foa for an informative conversation on key findings and takeaways from Alera Group's annual flagship 2026 Property and Casualty Market Outlook Report.
January 20, 2026 at 01:00 pm CT | Virtual
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Employee Benefits
Foundations – Understanding the Multigenerational Workforce
In our three-part webinar series, Designing Benefits That Work – A Data-Driven, Multigenerational Focus, we’ll explore multigenerational workforce insights, debunk generational myths, share early- and late-career planning strategies, review legal and compliance trends and provide actionable tools and resources.
January 21, 2026 at 10:00 am CT | Virtual
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Employee Benefits
Designing Benefits for Early - and Mid-Career Employees
In our three-part webinar series, Designing Benefits That Work – A Data-Driven, Multigenerational Focus, we’ll explore multigenerational workforce insights, debunk generational myths, share early- and late-career benefit strategies, review legal and compliance trends, and provide actionable tools and resources.
February 4, 2026 at 10:00 am CT | Virtual
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Insights
Employee Benefits
Legal Alert: Agencies Clarify How Certain Fertility Benefits May be Treated as Excepted Benefits
This alert is of interest to all employers that offer fertility benefits or may be interested in offering fertility benefits in the future.
November 4, 2025
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Property and Casualty
Top 5 Insurance Surprises Businesses Face in Q4 — and How to Prevent Them
As year-end approaches, many organizations focus on closing out financials and planning for the year ahead. It’s also the time when insurance programs often reveal unexpected challenges, some avoidable, others the result of shifting market conditions or overlooked details.
October 30, 2025
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Employee Benefits
Legal Alert: IRS Adjusts Health Flexible Spending Account and Other Benefit Limits for 2026
This alert is of interest to all employers that sponsor health FSAs and qualified transit plans, among others.
October 10, 2025
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2025 Leave Report: Insights to Guide 2026 Leave Planning
Explore Alera Group’s 2025 Leave Report. Benchmark PTO, parental leave, and holiday policies to strengthen employee retention and recruitment as you plan for 2026 and beyond.
October 1, 2025
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