Retirement Plan Services

With billions of assets under advisory, we service a wide variety of plans including 401(k), profit sharing, defined benefit, cash balance, 403(b), 457, PEP and deferred compensation. We work with plan sponsors on plan design, employee education, investment analysis, benchmarking and fiduciary plan governance.

What sets us apart

Saving adequately for retirement is one of the most important ways a person can safeguard their future, and it makes employees less stressed, more productive and more effective. Companies that help employees with their retirement planning and financial wellness are more likely to experience these benefits, as well as boost employee attraction and retention.

Yet many organizations struggle to identify the appropriate plan features to achieve their specific goals, manage the administration of retirement plans, fulfill their fiduciary duty and ensure that employees are taking full advantage of their offerings.

That’s where the right partner comes in. At Alera Group, we strive to take care of your anticipated — and unanticipated — retirement plan needs. We have the resources to answer questions and solve problems throughout life. 

Goal #1: Satisfy Fiduciary Responsibilities

With a full array of compliance and fiduciary support services, stay on top of changing regulatory and legislative issues and ensure that you’re up to speed, knowledgeable and satisfying your fiduciary responsibility. 

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Goal #1: Satisfy Fiduciary Responsibilities

Goal #2: Improve Outcomes

Experience increased employee engagement, boosted retirement savings and better financial wellness that will ultimately impact employee retention, satisfaction and productivity.

Goal #2: Improve Outcomes

Goal #3: Maximize the Value of Retirement Plans

Offer effective retirement planning to your employees while gaining efficiencies in plan management.

Goal #3: Maximize the Value of Retirement Plans

Goal #4: Benchmark Fees

Understand if your Retirement Plan services and fees are competitive with other plans of a similar size or type. 

Goal #4: Benchmark Fees

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Featured Insights

Retirement Plan Services

Help Participants Avoid These TDF Missteps

Target date funds (TDFs) have surged in popularity, reaching record assets of $3.5 trillion in 2023, with mutual funds slightly ahead of collective investment trusts. While TDFs offer advantages like simplified investing and automatic rebalancing, participants should understand potential pitfalls like mixing funds and changing risk preferences to maximize their benefits and avoid common missteps.

April 18, 2024

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Retirement Plan Services

The Resurgence of the Automatic IRA Act

A new bill, the Automatic IRA Act of 2024, has been introduced aiming to automatically enroll workers in retirement plans for companies with over ten employees, offering potential tax credits for small businesses. This proposal expands the private pension system, providing exemptions for some employers, and includes details on contributions, lifetime income, investments, and credits.

April 16, 2024

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Retirement Plan Services

Beyond Compliance: Make Every Comm Count

Effective retirement plan communications go beyond regulations, engaging and empowering participants to take control of their financial future. By breaking down information, using storytelling, personalizing messages, and timing them strategically, employers can help foster informed decision-making and foster greater participant engagement.

April 11, 2024

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Wealth Services

Monthly Market and Economic Update | March 2024

Read about the latest insights on the market and economy from our Director of Investments, Bob Janson.

April 11, 2024

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Certain individuals associated with Alera Group are registered to offer investment advisory services and/or offer securities. Additional information on Alera Group's affiliates can be found by following the firm’s link on the locations page. Find more information on individuals registered with FINRA on FINRA's BrokerCheck.