Alera Investment Advisors provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for institutions, pension consulting, selecting other managers, and educational seminars. Financial planning was provided to 51–100 clients last fiscal year.
Alera Investment Advisors reports 2,466 clients. They include 1,682 individual clients, 414 pension and profit-sharing plans, and 352 high-net-worth individuals. Of its assets, 100.0% ($5.29B across 4,077 accounts) are managed with discretion.
| Client type | Clients | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 68% | 9% |
| High-net-worth individuals | 14% | 18% |
| Pension and profit-sharing plans | 17% | 70% |
| Charitable organizations | <1% | 2% |
| Corporations and other businesses | <1% | 2% |
Client breakdown and activity details
| Client type | Clients | Regulatory AUM | AUM share | Avg. per client |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 1,682 | $496M | 9.4% | $295K |
| High-net-worth individuals | 352 | $938M | 17.7% | $2.66M |
| Pension and profit-sharing plans | 414 | $3.68B | 69.6% | $8.88M |
| Charitable organizations | 5 | $92.1M | 1.7% | $18.4M |
| Corporations and other businesses | 13 | $83.1M | 1.6% | $6.39M |
| Total | 2,466 | $5.29B | 100% | $2.14M |
- Clients
- 1,682
- Regulatory AUM
- $496M
- AUM share
- 9.4%
- Avg. per client
- $295K
- Clients
- 352
- Regulatory AUM
- $938M
- AUM share
- 17.7%
- Avg. per client
- $2.66M
- Clients
- 414
- Regulatory AUM
- $3.68B
- AUM share
- 69.6%
- Avg. per client
- $8.88M
- Clients
- 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $92.1M
- AUM share
- 1.7%
- Avg. per client
- $18.4M
- Clients
- 13
- Regulatory AUM
- $83.1M
- AUM share
- 1.6%
- Avg. per client
- $6.39M
Total
- Clients
- 2,466
- Regulatory AUM
- $5.29B
- AUM share
- 100%
- Avg. per client
- $2.14M
- Clients outside the U.S.
- 0%
- Clients advised without assets under management last fiscal year
- 0
- Private funds advised
- 0
- Financial planning clients last fiscal year
- 51–100
Alera Investment Advisors is paid through a percentage of assets under management, hourly charges and fixed fees (other than subscription fees); its fees and minimums are set out in its brochures on the SEC website.
Alera Group, Inc. owns 75% or more of Alera Investment Advisors and is in turn owned by Alera Group Intermediate Holdings, LLC (75% or more). The leadership team of Alera Investment Advisors includes President Michael Moss and Chief Compliance Officer Lyndsay Kim. It has 107 employees, 67 of them in advisory roles.
Staff
- 107 employees
- 67 in advisory functions
- 70 state-registered reps
- 46 broker-dealer reps
- 34 insurance agents
- Owns 75% or more of Alera Investment Advisors, LLC
Alera Group, Inc.
Control person · since April 2017
- Owns 75% or more of Alera Group, Inc.
Alera Group Intermediate Holdings, LLC
Control person · since December 2016
- Owns 75% or more of Alera Group Intermediate Holdings, LLC
Alera Group Holdings, Inc.
Control person · since December 2016
- Owns 75% or more of Alera Group Holdings, Inc.
Alera Group Ultimate Holdings, LLC
Control person · since June 2021
- Owns 25% to 50% of Alera Group Ultimate Holdings, LLC
Genstar X Alera Group Holdings, LLC
Control person · since September 2021
Alera Investment Advisors’ regulatory assets grew 5.4× from $975M (March 2021) to $5.29B (March 2026); clients rose from 1,665 to 2,466 and employees from 67 to 107.
Figures from each annual filing
| Filed | Regulatory AUM | Clients | StaffEmployees | Offices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026March 2026 | $5.29B | 2,466 | 107 | 28 |
| Jun 2025June 2025 | $3.57B | 2,272 | 88 | 17 |
| Jun 2024June 2024 | $2.73B | 1,916 | 64 | 11 |
| Mar 2023March 2023 | $1.16B | 1,539 | 62 | 11 |
| Mar 2022March 2022 | $1.27B | 1,612 | 71 | 9 |
| Mar 2021March 2021 | $975M | 1,665 | 67 | 10 |
Besides its headquarters, Alera Investment Advisors has 27 offices (7 private residences, listed without an address), with 19 listed addresses across 14 states.
Illinois · 3 listed addresses
- Three Parkway North, Suite 500, DeerfieldHQ
- 1901 Butterfield RD, Downers Grove
- 410 N. Michigan Avenue, Chicago
New York · 2 listed addresses
- 100 Broadway, New York
- 800 Parker Hill Drive, Rochester
Pennsylvania · 2 listed addresses
- 136 N Church Street, West Chester
- 119 W Wayne Ave, Wayne
Texas · 2 listed addresses
- 3519 Paesanos Parkway, San Antonio
- 210 Lago Grande Trail, Wylie
Arizona · 1 listed address
- 16220 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale
Colorado · 1 listed address
- 6465 S Greenwood Plaza BLVD, Greenwood Village
Georgia · 1 listed address
- 500 Dallas Hwy, Marietta
Kansas · 1 listed address
- 7500 College BLVD, Overland Park
Michigan · 1 listed address
- 2993 Corinthia DR, Rochester
Nevada · 1 listed address
- 2480 W Horizon Ridge Pkwy, Henderson
Oregon · 1 listed address
- 1437 SW Columbia Street, Portland
Virginia · 1 listed address
- 192 Ballard Court, Virginia Beach
Washington · 1 listed address
- 1201 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma
Wisconsin · 1 listed address
- 1477 S Knowles Ave, New Richmond
Other business names
Alera Investment Advisors has reported 18 other business names to the SEC.
- Alera Group Retirement Plan Services
- Alera Group Wealth Services
- Amcorp
- Arista Consulting
- BCG 401k Advisors
- Brio Benefits
- CSNW Benefits
- Doroshow Insurance
- Finwell Connect
- Ja Counter
- Strategic Retirement Plan Consultants
- Summit Group 401k Consulting
Show all 18 names
- Summit Group of Virginia
- The Ascent Group
- Trinity Advisors Group
- Walsh & Nicholson
- Waterford Group
- Wilson Albers
Contact and registration details
- Legal name
- Alera Investment Advisors, LLC
- Headquarters
- Three Parkway North, Suite 500, Deerfield, IL 60015-2567
- Website
- Not reported
- Phone
- 847-457-3000
- SEC file
- 801-111892
- Structure
- Delaware LLC
- Fiscal year end
- December
Alera Investment Advisors’ named custodian for separately managed accounts is Fidelity ($3.57B). Alera Investment Advisors has custody of $78.4M for 43 clients.
- FidelityFidelity Brokerage Services LLC · Smithfield, RI · $3.57B100%
At year end, Alera Investment Advisors’ separately managed accounts were mostly in funds (57%) and stocks (35%).
What the accounts hold
- Stocks35%
- Funds57%
- Bonds5%
- State and local bonds4%
- Investment grade corporate bonds1%
- Cash2%
Filed values cover 99%. The neutral 1% gap has no reported category.
How many clients does Alera Investment Advisors have?
Alera Investment Advisors has 2,466 clients and manages $5.29 billion for them, as of March 2026. They include 1,682 individual clients, 414 pension and profit-sharing plans, and 352 high-net-worth individuals.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 30 March 2026
What services does Alera Investment Advisors offer?
Alera Investment Advisors provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for institutions, pension consulting, selecting other managers, and educational seminars.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.G, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Which custodians does Alera Investment Advisors use?
Alera Investment Advisors’ separately managed account assets are held at Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC (Smithfield, RI), with $3.57B. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 30 March 2026
How many financial advisors does Alera Investment Advisors have?
Alera Investment Advisors has 70 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 107 employees, and 67 perform investment advisory functions. 46 employees are registered representatives of a broker-dealer and 34 employees are licensed insurance agents.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.A and 5.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
What does Alera Investment Advisors invest in?
At the end of its last fiscal year, Alera Investment Advisors’ separately managed accounts held 57% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs), 35% exchange-traded equities, 4% state and local bonds, 2% cash and equivalents and 1% investment grade corporate bonds.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.K.(1) and 7.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Who owns Alera Investment Advisors?
Alera Investment Advisors is owned through a chain of holding companies by Genstar X Alera Group Holdings, LLC. Its direct owner is Alera Group, Inc. (75% or more).
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 30 March 2026
How does Alera Investment Advisors get paid?
Alera Investment Advisors is paid through a percentage of assets under management, hourly charges and fixed fees. Its Form ADV lists no commissions or performance-based fees among how it is paid.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.E, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
How do I contact Alera Investment Advisors?
Alera Investment Advisors’ main office is at Three Parkway North, Suite 500, Deerfield, IL 60015-2567. Its phone number is 847-457-3000.