About Us

    OUR STORY

    As an Alera Group Company, Wilson Albers is more than a local firm with local resources. We’re backed by the power of more than 100+ locations across the United States, with industry-leading professionals and the resources you would expect of a national firm.  As an employer services firm we specialize in Employee Benefits, Human Resources, Retirement Plans, Wealth Management, and Property & Casualty.

    We're able to offer the resources, technical knowledge, and best practices of a large national firm, while maintaining our personalized; local relationships.  The innovative culture of Alera Group allows us to collaborate with national partners to meet your unique needs.  Our national size gives us the buying strength to keep costs low for our clients.  We pair that with our powerful local relationships, built on years of doing what is right for our clients and communities.

    OUR MISSION

    Over the years, we have changed and evolved alongside our clients, but our commitment and due diligence to ensure clients receive exceptional customer service has never changed. We stand by our mission, to elevate the employer and employee relationship. We aim to exemplify the spirit of a service industry in every aspect of our conduct. To achieve this, we prioritize:

    • Service to our customers
    • Service to our community
    • Service to our community
    • Service to each other

    OUR VALUES

    Unquestionable Integrity

    To undertake decisions and work with honesty and integrity, working in the best interest of the client, their constituents, and the agency

    Dedication to Excellence

    To provide the best products and service available in the most resourceful way possible

    Caring For People, Family, Community

    To understand and respond quickly to other’s needs with care and consideration

    Celebrate With Fun & Laughter

    To have fun in work and play, to celebrate life in good times and bad, and to share laughs with our fellow travelers along the way

    Lifelong Learning

    To continually improve ourselves that we may contribute to the greater good of our customers, our company, and our community. Headquartered in Alaska, we have firsthand knowledge and experience with the healthcare landscape, trends, and market in our state

     

    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

    Meet Our Team

    Christine Brown, SHRM-CP®

    Partner & Lead Recruiter, HR Services
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    After more than 15 years as a human resource manager with Nordstrom, Christine joined Alera ConnectHR in 2019. She has strong knowledge in recruiting, staffing in large organizations, talent management and acquisition, training, and development, as well as employee engagement. 

    Christine loves helping her clients and their people thrive, and particularly relishes tackling challenging situations by using positive communication and developing plans for success. 

    A graduate of the University of Alaska with a degree in political science, she is a regular volunteer with the United Way of Anchorage and served on the steering committee for the Day of Caring for seven years. Christine also has volunteered with Junior Achievement, which inspires and prepares young people to reach their potential. She has also earned the Society for Human Resource Management Certified Professional (SHRM-CP®) designation. 

    She and her husband have three children and a chocolate lab—they often can be found exploring nature and enjoying a variety of outdoor activities.

    Ron Devon, CPFA

    Sr. Account Manager, Retirement Plan Services
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    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

    Associate Partner, HR Services
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    From client onboarding and project implementation to expense management, auditing, and reporting, Tiffani provides a wide variety of support within all service lines for Alera Group—helping to improve processes and ensure outcomes are aligned with the company’s strategic goals. She also is part of the Alera ConnectHR team.

    An Alaska Army National Guard veteran who has worked in several industries, as well as HR, including healthcare, finance, benefits administration, tribal organizations, and as a military paralegal. Tiffani holds a Human Resource Management Certified Professional (SHRM-CP®) designation and has earned the Tribal Resources Professional (THRP) from the National Native American Human Resources.  She is also a cum laude graduate of the University of Alaska Anchorage, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration.

    Tiffani lives in Anchorage with her two elementary-aged sons; she enjoys volunteering, helping her kids with baseball activities in the summers, and taking on remodeling projects. As someone who has lived all over the country, she loves traveling and learning about different cultures.

    Sabrina Peterson, CFP®, AIF®, CPFA

    Sr. Advisor, Retirement Plan Services
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    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.

    EXPERT EDUCATION

    Events and Webinars

    Wealth Services

    State of the Markets

    Join us as we unveil the factors that drive the nation's financial pulse and how they may impact your personal finances.

    January 22, 2025 at 12:00 pm CT | Virtual

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    State of the Markets

    Employee Benefits

    Maximizing Impact: The Value of Voluntary Benefits for Today’s Workforce

    In this session, our experts will showcase the value of voluntary benefits, from financial savings to improved retention to addressing the specific needs of their employees.

    March 20, 2025 at 01:00 pm CT | Virtual

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    Employee Benefits

    Balancing Cost and Care: Could a Captive solution be the right fit for you?

    In this session, our experts will discuss how captive solutions work and what you need to consider for your own group’s needs.

    April 17, 2025 at 01:00 pm CT | Virtual

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    THOUGHT LEADERSHIP

    Insights

    Retirement Plan Services

    Portability Services Network Expands Impact

    According to a recent release, the Portability Services Network (PSN), which began with three of the biggest recordkeepers in the country just over a year ago, has now grown to include three additional providers, covering over 15,000 retirement plans and 5 million members.

    January 16, 2025

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    Retirement Plan Services

    Supreme Court Declines Arbitration Case: What Plan Sponsors Need to Know

    Staying compliant in this environment demands significant time and resources. Sponsors must regularly update plan documents to reflect the latest judicial interpretations and may need to consult legal counsel more frequently to help mitigate risks. This ongoing burden can divert attention from other strategic priorities and increase overall administrative costs.

    January 13, 2025

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    Wealth Services

    Weekly Market Update

    Stocks fell for the second consecutive week as a round of fresh economic data stoked inflationary fears among investors.

    January 13, 2025

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    Retirement Plan Services

    DOL and IRS Provide Hurricane Relief Guidance

    The Department of Labor (DOL), in partnership with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), released a statement in November detailing disaster relief measures for employee benefit plans, participants and sponsors affected by Hurricane Helene, Tropical Storm Helene and Hurricane Milton. While the guidance applies broadly to health, welfare and retirement plans, the following provisions are specifically relevant to retirement plan sponsors and participants.

    January 6, 2025

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