Meet Our Team

    Natalie Bailey

    Risk Consultant, Property & Casualty
    Natalie Bailey

    Risk Consultant, Property & Casualty

    Brooke Dedmon

    Human Capital Executive
    Brooke Dedmon

    Brooke is a Human Capital Executive with a focus on prevention, not cures, for mid-market employers that strategically evaluate ways to attract and retain top talent. Brooke prides herself on partnerships, trust, integrity, and aligning services specific to the needs of her clients as it relates to customized benefit plans, cost containment, employee engagement, and HR administration.

     

    Brooke received her undergraduate degree from Texas State University (2002), studied overseas in Sweden (2002), and received her Master’s in Social Work from the University of Houston (2004). Prior to joining the Alera Group team, Brooke worked for Paycom Software, Inc. and State Farm Enterprise.

     

    Brooke is a member of HR-Houston, SHRM, and involved with local Chambers and Rotary Clubs. She is very outgoing, collaborative, and describes herself as a life learner. Brooke lives in Missouri City, TX with her Husband, 2 daughters, and goldendoodle, Mercy. She loves reading and indoor cycling.

    Vincent Zinsmeyer

    Senior Partner
    Vincent Zinsmeyer

    Vince is an accomplished Financial Advisor with over 30 years of experience in the industry. In 1985 he joined AMCORP and began climbing the corporate ladder mastering every department and now serves as Senior Partner at AMCORP Employee Benefits and Financial Advisors along with his brother, Craig.

    With a unique ability to communicate to individuals in a language that they understand, Vince has built a long-term client relationship platform.  Vince has served on the Board of Easter Seals-San Antonio for over 10 years, 3 of those years as President.  He is also a registered representative with Triad Advisors where he uses his expertise to develop retirement and financial plans.

    Vince was born and raised in San Antonio. He married his wife Kim in 1993 and they have two children, Brantley and Emily as well as two dogs, Maisy and Walt. In his free time, Vince enjoys traveling, boating at the lake, and cruising around in his 1967 Convertible Mustang.

     

    Registered Representative with Osaic Wealth, Inc member FINRA/SIPC and an Investment Advisor Representative with Alera Investment Advisors, LLC. Osaic Wealth, Inc and Alera Investment Advisors, LLC are not affiliated.

    Craig Zinsmeyer

    Senior Partner
    Craig Zinsmeyer

    Craig is a native of San Antonio and a graduate of Winston Churchill High School. Upon graduating he attended Pensacola State College in Pensacola, Florida. He joined AMCORP in 1989. He has held various positions within AMCORP and is currently Senior Partner. Using his in-depth knowledge of the latest industry products and trends, Craig has grown the employee benefits side of the business by over 70%. Under his leadership, AMCORP now offers everything from online enrollment to complete benefit ACA compliance, in addition, to benefit consulting.

    Craig previously served on The Winston School Board of Directors where he helped guide the school through a very aggressive growth period and helped them move to a new campus. He also served as the President of the San Antonio Christian School Booster Club. When he is not at work you can find Craig behind his BBQ Trailer Pit serving his clients and the community some of the Texas Best Brisket, Ribs, and Chicken.

    EXPERT EDUCATION

    Events and Webinars

    Employee Benefits

    Q4 Compliance Update

    Alera Group's quarterly employee benefits compliance roundup will help you stay current on the latest national regulatory developments impacting employers.

    December 3, 2024 at 01:00 pm CT | Virtual

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    Employee Benefits

    Setting Your Strategy for the New Year: Alera Group's 2025 Employee Benefits Market Outlook

    Our experts will highlight key results from Alera Group’s 2025 Employee Benefits Market Outlook Report and explain how these trends can impact your benefits program this year.

    January 16, 2025 at 01:00 pm CT | Virtual

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    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

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    Insights

    Wealth Services

    Weekly Market Update

    Stocks posted solid gains over a short and busy holiday week as investors parsed fresh economic data, comments on potential future trade policy, and a few Q3 reports from technology companies.

    December 2, 2024

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    Wealth Services

    6 Tips for Philanthropic Giving

    Explore how thoughtful philanthropic giving can align with your values, create a lasting legacy, and provide potential tax benefits. Learn strategies to maximize your impact, choose the right assets, and integrate giving into your financial plan.

    November 25, 2024

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    Wealth Services

    Weekly Market Update

    Stocks advanced last week, powering ahead with pre-holiday optimism despite geopolitical tensions and two disappointing Q3 corporate updates.

    November 25, 2024

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    Employee Benefits

    Avoiding an Employee Lawsuit Over a Tobacco Surcharge Claim

    Tobacco surcharges on health insurance premiums for employees who use tobacco products are attractive options for employers looking to keep their workforce healthy while lowering their organization’s healthcare costs. But surcharges can go too far, and many employers may be unaware of the limitations. Alera Group's new whitepaper on tobacco surcharges is designed to assist employers in complying with federal regulations.

    November 19, 2024

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