About Us
Our years of employee benefits expertise allow us to deliver exceptional service to our clients. Our process for engaging with our clients is:
Listen/Understand
Who are you and what’s your philosophy? We want to get to know you and your organization's distinct culture.
Interpret/Simplify
What are your needs? We are dedicated to helping you find cost-effective programs that fulfill those needs.
Strategize/Collaborate
What are your tough questions and issues? Our team of experts has answers and creative solutions.
Develop/Design
What’s your vision? We can help you build a benefits strategy that aligns with your business goals.
Deliver/Implement
Having trouble getting your message across? We develop dynamic employee engagement tools.
Meet Our Team
Piper McNealy
Senior Partner, Producer
In 1998, Piper McNealy came together with Carol Chandor and Kathryn Tolan to build Boston Benefit Partners, LLC with the dream of creating a unique, team-based employee benefit consulting firm that would provide high quality expertise, unsurpassed customer service, and innovative solutions. She is proud to have made that dream a reality prior to joining up with Alera Group in 2021. In addition to her client consulting work, Piper focuses on organic growth within our large group employee benefits practice.
A graduate of Babson College, her entrepreneurial acumen and employee benefit expertise have earned her both regional and national recognition. Outside of her work at Alera Group, Piper is committed to her community. In 2009, she was recognized and inducted into the National Multiple Sclerosis Society’s Volunteer Hall of Fame for raising well over $1,000,000 for the organization. In 2012, she was presented the TOYL (Top Outstanding Young Leaders) award by the Boston Chamber of Commerce. She sits on the Board of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Greater New England Chapter, and served as Chairman from 2014-2016.
EXPERT EDUCATION
Events and Webinars
Employee Benefits
The Compliance Pathway Q1
Alera Group's quarterly employee benefits compliance roundup will help you stay current on the latest national regulatory developments impacting employers.
March 5, 2026 at 01:00 pm CT | Virtual
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Employee Benefits
Alera Group Presents: Navigating Medicare
The knowledgeable team at Alera Group is here to help you navigate your Medicare options to ensure you feel confident in your post-65 healthcare coverage.
March 11, 2026 at 12:00 pm CT | Virtual
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Employee Benefits
The Funding Edge: Why Fully Insured Limits Control — and What Modern Funding Unlocks
A funding decision framework leaders can use to evaluate options and align on next steps.
March 17, 2026 at 01:00 pm CT | Virtual
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THOUGHT LEADERSHIP
Insights
Employee Benefits
Legal Alert: RxDC Reporting Due June 1st
Reminder: RxDC Reporting Due June 1st
February 26, 2026
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Employee Benefits
IRS Releases Guidance Related to Recent HSA Changes
The IRS recently released Notice 2026-5, which provides guidance and answers to common questions related to the expanded availability of health savings accounts (“HSA”) under the Reconciliation Act (previously named the One Big Beautiful Bill Act) passed into law earlier this year.
December 30, 2025
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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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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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