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Linda M. Skoglund

ALERA INVESTMENT ADVISORS
New Richmond, WI 54017
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CRD#: 2085466
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Professional summary


Linda Marie Skoglund, ChFC®, CLU®, who also goes by Linda Marie Counter, is a registered financial advisor currently at ALERA INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC located in New Richmond, Wisconsin and OSAIC WEALTH, INC. located in New Richmond, Wisconsin.

Linda is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1992. Linda has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Linda Marie Counter

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. OWNER OF RENTAL RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL RENTAL PROPERTIES, 1987 104TH ST, NEW RICHMOND, WI, 12/01/2010. NIR - 0 HRS. 2. CIRA, 1776 PLEASANT PLAIN RD, FAIRFIELD, IA, 6/2016 AS ADVISORY REP OF A RIA. INV REL - 10 HR/WK - 10/TRADING. 06/22/16 3. JAC DBA, 1477 S KNOWLES AVE, STE 200, NEW RICHMOND, WI, 01/2018 DBA for Advisory Business 4. ALERA GROUP, 3 PARKWAY NORTH, STE 00, DEERFIELD, IL, BOARD MEMBER, 02/15/21, 80 hr/yr- 60/trading hr. 5. 2LMK, LLC, 1987 104th Street, New Richmond WI 54017, United States, 02/29/2024, Owner, Owner/Partner of a Business Entity, NIR, 0 HR/MO - 0 HR/MO TRADING 6. ALERA GROUP, 1477 S Knowles Ave, Ste 200, New Richmond WI 54017, United States, 03/01/1990, W2 Employee, Insurance/Benefits/Human Resources, NIR, 240 HR/MO - 160 HR/MO TRADING

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
ChFC®

Experience


Current

May 22, 2025 - Present

ALERA INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 1477 S Knowles Ave Ste 200, New Richmond, WI 54017
RIA
CRD#: 287906
New Richmond, WI
Current

May 27, 2025 - Present

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

Office #1: 1477 S Knowles Ave Ste 200, New Richmond, WI 54017
RIA
BD
CRD#: 23131
New Richmond, WI
Past

June 22, 2016 - June 5, 2025

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 134139
New Richmond, WI
Past

March 24, 2016 - June 5, 2025

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 39543
New Richmond, WI
Past

September 4, 2009 - March 29, 2016

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 16164
NEW RICHMOND, WI
Past

April 22, 1992 - September 4, 2009

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3600
NEW RICHMOND, WI

Primary Firm SEC Registration


This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
AI
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


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.
RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

IAR
Wisconsin
(5/22/2025)
RR
Wisconsin
(5/27/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 5/14/1992
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

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#: 287906New Richmond, WI 54017

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