About Us

    Our History

    Since 1975, GCG Financial, LLC, has been a trusted partner for our clients.  Our mission has been to enhance the financial security of the businesses and families we serve through exceptional employee benefits, risk management, and wealth management solutions.

    In 2017, GCG Financial and 23 other like- minded, entrepreneurial firms came together to form Alera Group.  Since then, Alera Group has grown to become the 11th largest independent insurance and financial services firm in the nation with over 4,000 employees, 180 firms, and thousands of clients across the country.

    In 2022, we officially began embracing the Alera Group brand.  What remains consistent is holding our clients at the core of our business;  we focus on bringing personalized solutions, expanding our capabilities, and deepening our resources nationally.

    Our Team  

    Trusted.  Smart.  Passionate.

    Our team has a sincere commitment to the long- term success of our clients.  With an emphasis on collaboration and teamwork, we create unique solutions that fit the distinct needs of each client.  We are passionate about doing what is right for every client, driven by the highest standards of professionalism, ethics, integrity, character, fairness, trust, and confidence.

    Our Presence

    Our clients benefit from the expertise and resources of a large national firm, while still maintaining the advantages of local service and relationships.  We leverage powerful relationships, industry experience, and resources with the goal of supporting our clients’ business strategies and elevating the experience of working with us.

    Above all, our firm believes in empowering people – our clients, our team, and the individuals in the communities where we live and work.

    Our Locations

    We are headquartered in Deerfield, IL, with offices throughout Illinois and Colorado, along with more than 150 Alera Group locations across the country.  Wherever you are, we can meet your needs.

    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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    Resources

    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.

    April 23, 2025 at 12:00 pm CT | Virtual

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    State of the Markets

    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

    2025 Healthcare and Employee Benefits Benchmarking Report: How Does Your Benefits Program Stack Up?

    In this session, our experts will dive into the results of our annual, market-leading benchmarking survey.

    June 26, 2025 at 01:00 pm CT | Virtual

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    THOUGHT LEADERSHIP

    Insights

    Employee Benefits

    Deadline for San Francisco Health Care Security Ordinance is approaching

    The annual San Francisco Health Care Security Ordinance (SF HCSO) reporting by employers that have employees who work in the City of or County of San Francisco is due by May 2, 2025. Employers should be aware of the upcoming deadline even if they are not located in San Francisco.



    The SF HCSO requires large and medium-sized employers to provide covered employees with benefits equal to or greater than the expenditure rate. Covered employees are those who have been employed for more than 90 days and who regularly work at least eight hours per week within the City of and County of San Francisco.

    April 14, 2025

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    Property and Casualty

    International Roadcheck Is May 13-15. Is Your Commercial Transportation Fleet Ready?

    For 72 hours next month, commercial motor vehicles and drivers throughout North America will be subject to what the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) calls a “high-visibility, high-volume” inspection and regulatory compliance enforcement initiative.



    The annual event, known as the International Roadcheck, will take place at weigh and inspection stations, temporary sites and locations selected by mobile patrols from May 13-15 in the United States, Canada and Mexico.

    April 14, 2025

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    Wealth Services

    Weekly Market Update

    Stocks ended the week with a strong gain as traders continued to focus on tariff talks while appearing to overlook upbeat news on inflation.

    April 14, 2025

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    Wealth Services

    Weekly Market Update

    Stocks fell broadly last week as domestic and foreign markets reacted to the White House’s tariffs.

    April 7, 2025

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