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Matthew W. Schlaepfer

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CRD#: 1271417
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Professional summary


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Matthew Woodley Schlaepfer, ChFC®, CLU®, who also goes by Matt Schlaepfer, was a registered financial professional .

Matthew is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1984. Matthew had worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Matt Schlaepfer

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
1) Matthew Schaepfer is dually-registered as an investment advisor representative with Alera Investment Advisors, LLC ("Alera" - since 11/2017) and as a Registered Representative with Triad Advisors, Inc. (Triad" - since 11/2017) also doing business as GCG Financial. Business is conducted from 7807 E. Peakview Ave., Suite 250, Greenwood Village, CO 80111. Approximately 90% of Mr. Schaepfer's time is for services as an investment advisor representative and the balance as a registered representative. Alera and Triad are not affiliated. 2) GCG Financial;investment related;Same Address;fixed business;broker;10/1992;varies;varies;provide fixed business products to clients-ltc,property casualty ins,disability insurance,group benefits 3) Alera Group;not investment related;7807 East Peakview Ave,Greenwood Village,CO 80111;fixed insurance;salesperson;1/2017;5 hrs/month;5 hrs during trading;salesperson 4) PM Winter Park,LLC;investment related;5490 Nuthatch Rd,Parker,CO 80134;real estate holding company;owner;6/2012;4 hrs/month;0 hrs during trading;manage selling of property to development company,pay HOA and real estate taxes 5) PMWP Development;investment related;5490 Nuthatch Rd,Parker,CO 80134;owner;6/2012;4 hrs/month;0 hrs during trading;managing partner-site inspection,occasional meeting with developer 6) Belpar;investment related;5490 Nuthatch Rd,Parker,CO 80134;cattle business;owner/partner;7/1/2017;2 hrs/month;0 hrs during trading;owner/partner 7) MWSBJS,LLC;not investment related;5490 Nuthatch Rd;owns rental property that daughter lives in;member;1/1/2019;2 hrs/month;0 hrs during trading;pay mortgage and HOA,collect rent 8)Michigan Ohio State,LLC;not investment related;8714 E Pawnee Rd,Parker,CO 80134;rental property;member;1/1/2019;0 hrs/month;0 hrs during trading;own property with my sister,she manages all the duties 9)Shlep4 Holdings LLC;not investment related;5490 Nuthatch Rd,Parker,CO 80134;to acquire,own,hold,sell transfer investments and to lend and borrow money in connection therein;member;7/1/2020;2 hrs/month;0 hrs during trading;invest in old cars,buy equipment and lease back to ranch/farmer,loan money to individuals with three year simple interest @ 5%; 10)Alera Group;investment related;Three Parkway North,Suite 500,Deerfield,IL 60015;corporation and parent company for the Alera affiliates;executive VP;1/1/2000;160 hrs/month;6.5 hrs during trading;financial professional for Alera Group,which operates under dba names Alera Group Wealth Services and Alera Group Retirement Plan Services

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


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Certified licenses


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ChFC®

Experience


Past

November 2, 2017 - October 10, 2023

ALERA INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 287906
Greenwood Village, CO
Past

November 2, 2017 - October 13, 2023

TRIAD ADVISORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 25803
Greenwood Village, CO
Past

April 1, 1999 - November 2, 2017

SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 15296
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO
Past

November 9, 1992 - November 2, 2017

SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15296
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO
Past

September 11, 1991 - October 7, 1992

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
SPRINGFIELD, MA
Past

July 12, 1991 - September 12, 1991

SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15296
ST. PAUL, MN
Past

September 17, 1984 - August 2, 1991

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
SPRINGFIELD, MA

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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ALERA INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC
ALERA GROUP RETIREMENT PLAN SERVICES | WILSON ALBERS | WATERFORD GROUP | WALSH & NICHOLSON | TRINITY ADVISORS GROUP | THE ASCENT GROUP | SUMMIT GROUP OF VIRGINIA | SUMMIT GROUP 401K CONSULTING | STRATEGIC RETIREMENT PLAN CONSULTANTS | JA COUNTER | DOROSHOW INSURANCE | CSNW BENEFITS | BRIO BENEFITS | BCG 401K ADVISORS | ARISTA CONSULTING | AMCORP | ALERA INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC | ALERA GROUP WEALTH SERVICES

CRD#: 287906 / SEC#: 801-111892

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/26/2017 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 11/1/1991
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 11/20/1999
General Securities Principal Examination

Current Firm


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ALERA INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC
ALERA GROUP RETIREMENT PLAN SERVICES | WILSON ALBERS | WATERFORD GROUP | WALSH & NICHOLSON | TRINITY ADVISORS GROUP | THE ASCENT GROUP | SUMMIT GROUP OF VIRGINIA | SUMMIT GROUP 401K CONSULTING | STRATEGIC RETIREMENT PLAN CONSULTANTS | JA COUNTER | DOROSHOW INSURANCE | CSNW BENEFITS | BRIO BENEFITS | BCG 401K ADVISORS | ARISTA CONSULTING | AMCORP | ALERA INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC | ALERA GROUP WEALTH SERVICES

CRD#: 287906 / SEC#: 801-111892

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/26/2017 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
Three Parkway North Suite 500, Deerfield, IL 60015-2567
Mailing Address
Phone number
(847) 457-3000
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
88

SEC notice filing (40 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV 2A (5/1/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts3,097
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 3,572,112,624

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Company Information


ALERA INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 287906

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