Meet Our Team
Kenneth Lawrence
Senior Area Sales Executive, Employee BenefitsSenior Area Sales Executive, Employee Benefits
Patrick Martell
Benefits Consultant, Employee BenefitsBenefits Consultant, Employee Benefits
Eric Feldman
Benefits Consultant, Employee BenefitsBenefits Consultant, Employee Benefits
Mike Noyes, CEBS, GBA, CMS
Managing PartnerMike is the co-founder and the Managing Partner of Alera Group: Texas in Houston. For over 15 years he has focused on the consulting of corporate health and welfare programs. Mike has extensive managed care experience, expertise in ASO contracts, and alternately funded group insurance programs. He is involved in all aspects of negotiations, plan architecture, contribution strategy, carrier selection, employee communication plan, and ongoing support.
For his clients, Mike’s most significant contribution is his commitment to helping them get the attention, strategic analysis, and breadth of solutions generally reserved for larger corporations.
Before starting Alera Group: Texas, Mike was a Principal and Employee Benefits Division leader of one of the largest consulting firms in East Texas. He was also a Consultant with Great-West HealthCare (now a part of Cigna) and New England Financial. His job responsibilities were to assist the broker and consultant marketplace to produce self-funded sales in the mid-market employee segment.
Mike is a native Houstonian and a graduate of Texas State University with a degree in Finance. He is a frequent speaker and presenter for events throughout the region, an advisor for the National Employee Benefits Advisory Forum (NABF), and also volunteers with the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. Mike currently resides in Sugar Land, Texas with his wife and three kids.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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