Strategies for Business Owners, Non-Profits and Foundations

Strategies for Business Owners

The caliber of wealth services your business requires can be achieved only when specialized know-how is paired with a deep understanding of your unique business needs. You need people who understand you … and who bring experience to the table. 

Alera Group Wealth Services is a network of offices across the U.S., serving businesses nationwide. Each of our professionals specializes in specific aspects of wealth services, collaborating with colleagues to forge truly comprehensive strategies for you.

 

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Wealth Management

Investment Management

Applying a client-centric approach to craft portfolios that align with your financial goals, accommodating a range of investment sizes.

Financial Planning

Crafting personalized financial roadmaps that not only match your short-term needs but also consider your long-term financial health and prosperity.

Retirement Planning

Navigating complexities such as asset allocation, Social Security benefits and withdrawal strategies in an effort to support a secure and comfortable retirement. 

Legacy and Estate Planning

Helping to plan and implement strategies designed to safeguard your wealth to avoid unnecessary taxes, supporting a smooth transition to the next generation.

College Funding

Offering tailored strategies to make educational savings more effective, aiming for a bright future for your children without compromising your financial well-being.

Charitable Giving

Optimize your philanthropic contributions by structuring donations to maximize impact and potential tax benefits.

Wealth Protection and Transfer

Life Insurance for Tax and Estate Planning

Specializing in the strategic use of life insurance for smoother wealth transfer, estate liquidity and tax optimization.

Life Insurance

Providing policies to protect against potentially devastating financial loss.

Private Placement Life Insurance

Combines asset management and life insurance, specifically designed for high-net-worth individuals seeking a holistic solution.

Disability Insurance

Offering income protection solutions against unforeseen disability, ensuring that you can maintain your lifestyle and meet financial obligations.

Long-Term Care Insurance

Providing coverage that can help lessen financial burdens, preserving both your wealth and quality of life.

Life Settlements

Enabling you to trade existing life insurance policies for immediate liquidity, providing financial flexibility when you need it most.

Business Wealth Solutions

Supplemental Executive Benefits

Enhancing your ability to attract and retain top-tier talent with customized additional benefits that distinguish you in the competitive talent market.

Continuity and Succession Planning

Streamlining the process to ensure a seamless transition and long-term stability, tailored to the specific needs and dynamics of your business.

Key Person Life Insurance

Mitigating the operational and financial risks associated with the loss of key personnel, ensuring that your business remains resilient and profitable.

Split-Dollar Funding

Offering a balanced dual-benefit Life Insurance strategy that simultaneously serves the financial interests of your company and its executives.

Deferred Compensation Plans

Providing tax-efficient income deferral options to enhance your executives’ financial futures while strengthening their commitment to your organization.

Restrictive Executive Bonus Plans

Aligning executive performance with business goals through customized, performance-based incentives that motivate and reward top-tier work.

Our Offices

In our unique model, you're assured of in-house assistance designed to help you meet your financial goals—including both asset management and preservation strategies. Unlike other firms, we don't leave our clients to fend for themselves in the intricate landscape of wealth services.

 

Get to Know Our Team

We encourage you to connect with our team of professionals. Typically, a new client relationship kicks off by discussing potential strategies with a specialist at one of our local offices. This professional then takes on the role of your financial coach.

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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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State of the Markets

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

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.

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

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State of the Markets

THOUGHT LEADERSHIP

Insights

Retirement Plan Services

IRS Issues Guidance on Student Loan Matching

Thirty percent of adults in the U.S. report having received a student loan to further their education. According to the Federal Reserve, the median student loan debt for those with outstanding balances in 2023 ranged between $20,000 and $25,000. To help ease this financial burden, employers are increasingly offering a match toward student loan repayments as an employee benefit to help alleviate the financial strain. This trend also highlights the increasing focus on addressing student debt within the framework of overall financial wellness initiatives.

October 14, 2024

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Retirement Plan Services

Helping Employees Avoid Retirement Healthcare Sticker Shock

Housing? Check. Life insurance? Check. Dining out? Check. For most retirees, these types of line items are fairly predictable and factored into their monthly budget. But when it comes to healthcare, the situation can change dramatically. These expenses are often unpredictable and underestimated — and this wild card can disrupt an otherwise carefully planned retirement, leaving many seniors vulnerable.

October 8, 2024

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Property and Casualty

5 P&C Insurance Tips for Public Sector Entities

Public sector entities — including counties, cities, town villages, local law enforcement and special service districts — offer vital services to our communities. They also face growing challenges, some from the constituencies they serve, as they navigate heightened public scrutiny, shrinking budgets and inflation. In this challenging environment, having a comprehensive property and casualty (P&C) insurance program, supported by a strong risk management strategy, is more crucial than ever.

October 8, 2024

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Retirement Plan Services

Navigating Higher Fees and Opportunities for Smaller 401(k) Plans

Although the costs of retirement benefits have generally decreased due to fee compression, smaller plans are still at a disadvantage. Smaller plans pay more per participant due to fixed costs, while larger plans benefit from economies of scale even with greater total costs.

October 2, 2024

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