About Us

Our History

Since 1975, GCG Financial, LLC, has been a trusted partner for our clients. Our mission has been to enhance the financial security of the businesses and families we serve through exceptional employee benefits, risk management, and wealth management solutions.

In 2017, GCG Financial and 23 other like- minded, entrepreneurial firms came together to form Alera Group. Since then, Alera Group has grown to over 4,400 employees, 160+ locations, and thousands of clients across the country.

In 2022, we officially began embracing the Alera Group brand. What remains consistent is holding our clients at the core of our business; we focus on bringing personalized solutions, expanding our capabilities, and deepening our resources nationally.

Our Team  

Trusted.  Smart.  Passionate.

Our team has a sincere commitment to the long- term success of our clients. With an emphasis on collaboration and teamwork, we create unique solutions that fit the distinct needs of each client. We are passionate about doing what is right for every client, driven by the highest standards of professionalism, ethics, integrity, character, fairness, trust, and confidence.

Our Presence

Our clients benefit from the expertise and resources of a large national firm, while still maintaining the advantages of local service and relationships. We leverage powerful relationships, industry experience, and resources with the goal of supporting our clients’ business strategies and elevating the experience of working with us.

Above all, our firm believes in empowering people – our clients, our team, and the individuals in the communities where we live and work.

Our Locations

We are headquartered in Deerfield, IL, with offices throughout Illinois and Colorado, along with more than 160 Alera Group locations across the country.  Wherever you are, we can meet your needs.

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

EXPERT EDUCATION

Events and Webinars

Employee Benefits

2025 Healthcare and Employee Benefits Benchmarking Report: How Does Your Benefits Program Stack Up?

In this session, our experts will dive into the results of our annual, market-leading benchmarking survey.

June 26, 2025 at 01:00 pm CT | Virtual

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Employee Benefits

Dynamic Data: Strategies for Success

Join us for this session, as our experts will share how to utilize your organization’s data to create advanced and innovative strategies for success.

July 17, 2025 at 01:00 pm CT | Virtual

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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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THOUGHT LEADERSHIP

Insights

Wealth Services

Protecting Your Business from the Loss of a Key Person

The unexpected loss of a key team member can disrupt operations and impact your bottom line. Explore how key person insurance can help your business stay resilient and maintain continuity during a critical transition.

May 20, 2025

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Wealth Services

Weekly Market Update

Stocks roared higher last week, powered by upbeat trade news and tame inflation reports.

May 19, 2025

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Employee Benefits

Agencies Push Pause Button on Enforcement of MHPAEA 2024 Final Rule

On May 15, 2025, the Department of Labor, Department of Health and Human Services, and the Treasury Department (collectively, the “Agencies”) released a statement regarding the Agencies’ recent request for abeyance of a lawsuit filed by the ERISA Industry Committee (“ERIC”) in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia that challenged certain aspects of Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA) Final Rule (“2024 Final Rule”) relating to nonquantitative treatment limitation comparative analyses (“NQTL analyses”).

May 16, 2025

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The Practical Value of Insuring Against Life’s Risks

Unexpected events can derail even the best-laid financial plans, yet many people remain underinsured. This article explores how the right coverage can help protect your income and support your long-term goals.

May 16, 2025

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