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
Allyson Thomas, SHRM-SCP®
Sr. Lead Partner, HR Services, Industry Specialist
Allyson has a strategic mindset and broad experience that touches on all facets of human resources, primarily in the technology and healthcare industries. Since joining Alera ConnectHR in 2019, her focus has been on client work and the day-to-day coordination of those efforts.
Her lengthy career includes HR roles in global, national, and shared-service environments, along with partnerships that allowed her to assist several small companies with various needs. She enjoys the opportunity to be creative and innovative in her work with each client, facilitating an environment that leads to beneficial outcomes.
Allyson has a degree in HR management from Western Governors University; she also studied business administration and international business at the University of Washington campuses in Seattle and Tacoma.
A Pacific Northwest native, she loves running and hiking, spending time at her family cabin on Hood Canal, relaxing with family and friends, and supporting her husband’s music ventures.
Brittany Thomas
Lead Client Support Specialist, HR Services
Over more than nine years in the industry, Brittany has gained a broad skill set that allows her to provide a wide range of vital support services for our Alera ConnectHR clients. She works with them to optimize HR information systems, benefits administration, vendor management, training, and employee records.
Part of the Alera Group family since 2011, her first role with the company included marketing, creating monthly newsletters, hosting, and advertising compliance webinars, managing social media, and website development. Brittany also worked with financial services clients before moving to the HR team in 2016. She is known for striving to provide the best possible service and building lasting relationships.
Brittany graduated from the University of Idaho with a degree in business management and an emphasis in human resources. She loves working with the “amazing and talented” HR Services team, she says, along with applying her experience to help every client succeed.
Kristin Verone
Analyst, Employee Benefits
Kristin has served in a variety of roles over her 25+ years with the Washington office, including Office Manager, Database Administrator, and Small Group Account Manager. Today, as an Employee Benefits Analyst, one of her key duties is managing the renewal process for group insurance products—coordinating proposals and performing other vital tasks to ensure clients and Wilson Albers have all the necessary information to negotiate.
Kristin lives in Puyallup, Washington, and loves spending time with friends, family, and her dog Abe. Other hobbies include cooking, taking Abe to the dog park, watching college football, and cheering on Purdue’s basketball team (“Boiler up!” she says).
A graduate of Central Washington University with a bachelor’s degree in administrative office management, Kristin also volunteers for programs and events such as United Way’s Day of Caring and Shop with a Cop.
Julie Wahlgren
Sr. Account Manager, Employee Benefits
In our Tacoma office, Julie manages online benefits administration, communications, directing compliance questions, and making sure the information in our database isn’t compromised. While she has worn several hats since arriving at Wilson Albers about 25 years ago, these days Julie enjoys working behind the scenes—but still loves catching up with clients whenever she can.
Julie is a graduate of Western Washington University who moved to Minnesota after college, and then quickly returned once she realized how much she missed the Northwest. A Registered Health Underwriter (RHU®), she has vast experience in client services, health insurance, benefits administration systems, employee benefits design, and communications. Her favorite part of her current role is knowing that she plays a part in ensuring clients are cared for and that employees understand their benefits.
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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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
Employee Benefits
Your Guide to a Competitive, Cost-Efficient Employee Benefits Program
Alera Group’s recently released "2025 Employee Benefits Market Outlook" is a report designed to help you make informed decisions on designing a state-of-the-industry program that attracts and retains talented workers while guarding against the inefficiencies that drive up benefits spend — especially on healthcare and prescription drugs.
January 21, 2025
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Wealth Services
Weekly Market Update
Stocks roared back last week, fueled by upbeat Q4 corporate reports and economic news that stalled inflationary fears.
January 21, 2025
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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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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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