Alera Group Appoints Holly Knight to Director of Retirement Advisor Services

Deerfield, IL (January 17, 2025) — Alera Group, a leading independent national insurance and financial services firm, announced today the appointment of Holly Knight as Director of Retirement Advisor Services, a new position in the firm’s Retirement Plan Services (RPS) practice. Working with EVP and National Practice Leader Christian Mango, Knight will manage key initiatives as Alera Group positions itself as the premier strategic partner for retirement plan advisors. 

“We’ve grown tremendously over the past year and are now at an inflection point where we can bring in additional top talent to help accelerate that growth,” said Mango. “I’ve known Holly for many years as an outstanding leader and changemaker who consistently prioritizes the needs of plan sponsors and participants.”

Knight brings more than 20 years of experience in building operational and educational systems that boost efficiency and scale, most recently with NFP. Her expertise includes financial wellness and education, retirement-plan technology integration, and fostering synergies across RPS, employee benefits, insurance and other business areas. 

“I’ve seen firsthand how clients are increasingly turning to employee benefits and other professionals for financial wellness solutions and retirement plan services,” said Knight. “I’m thrilled to bring my passion for building efficient, scalable solutions to Alera Group to address these complex needs. I look forward to collaborating with our offices and partners to achieve extraordinary outcomes. Above all, I’m proud to join an organization committed helping more people retire with dignity and confidence.” 

Knight’s strategic priorities include:

• Growth acceleration: Executing a growth strategy through both acquisition and organic expansion. 
• Investment platform optimization: Streamlining and integrating offerings to enhance value for clients and advisors.
• National client service model: Delivering consistency, personalization and exceptional service across a unified platform.
• Marketing expansion: Strengthening national marketing efforts to support leadership and advisory firms with robust tools and resources.
• Technology advancement: Leading the integration of tech stack solutions for seamless operations and data-driven insights.

“We’re committed to offering advisors an unparalleled blend of innovation, resources and expertise so they can grow their practices and serve clients across the entire spectrum of plan sponsors,” said Mango. 

Knight holds a master’s degree in education and a bachelor’s degree in economics. She is based in Boston.