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Vincent E. Zinsmeyer

ALERA INVESTMENT ADVISORS
San Antonio, TX 78231
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CRD#: 2228410
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Professional summary


Vincent Edward Zinsmeyer is a registered financial advisor currently at ALERA INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC located in San Antonio, Texas and OSAIC WEALTH, INC. located in San Antonio, Texas.

Vincent is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1993. Vincent has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

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) AMCORP;not investment related;3519 Paesanos Pkwy,#106,San Antonio,TX 78231;employee benefits;partner;9/1/1985;70 hrs/month;3.5 hrs during trading;managing/meeting with employers 2) Alera Group;investment related;Three Parkway North,Suite 500,Deerfield,Il 60015;corporation and parent company for the Alera affiliates;broker;9/15/1986;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 3) ALERA INVESTMENT ADVISORS POSITION: Registered Rep NATURE: LLC INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 70 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 70 START DATE: 01/01/2020 ADDRESS: Three Parkway North, #500, Deerfield IL 60015 DESCRIPTION: work with clients on investment planning and 401k 4) FIXED INS POSITION: Insurance agent NATURE: Insurance Agency INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 20 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 20 START DATE: 01/12/2000 ADDRESS: 3519 PAESANOS PKWY STE 106, SAN ANTONIO TX 78231 DESCRIPTION: Fixed Life Insurance sales 5) ALERA GROUP POSITION: Broker NATURE: LLC INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 10 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 10 START DATE: 01/15/2020 ADDRESS: 3519 PAESANOS PKWY STE 106, SAN ANTONIO TX 78231 DESCRIPTION: Employee of Alera Group

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

July 16, 2020 - Present

ALERA INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 3519 Paesanos Parkway, Suite 106, San Antonio, TX 78231
RIA
CRD#: 287906
San Antonio, TX
Current

August 23, 2024 - Present

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

Office #1: 3519 Paesanos Pkwy #106, San Antonio, TX 78231
RIA
BD
CRD#: 23131
San Antonio, TX
Past

July 15, 2020 - August 23, 2024

TRIAD ADVISORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 25803
San Antonio, TX
Past

September 17, 2014 - July 15, 2020

GLOBAL RETIREMENT PARTNERS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 172011
SAN ANTIONIO, TX
Past

September 12, 2014 - July 28, 2020

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
SAN ANTONIO, TX
Past

August 4, 2011 - November 17, 2014

FINANCIAL TELESIS INC

RIA
CRD#: 31012
SAN ANTONIO, TX
Past

August 4, 2011 - November 17, 2014

FINANCIAL TELESIS INC

BD
CRD#: 31012
SAN ANTONIO, TX
Past

October 31, 2008 - August 9, 2011

OSAIC SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 133763
SAN ANTONIO, TX
Past

October 31, 2008 - August 9, 2011

OSAIC SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 133763
SAN ANTONIO, TX
Past

September 23, 2003 - October 31, 2008

AMERICAN GENERAL SECURITIES INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 13626
SAN ANTONIO, TX
Past

October 1, 1997 - October 31, 2008

AMERICAN GENERAL SECURITIES INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 13626
SAN ANTONIO, TX
Past

April 12, 1994 - October 1, 1997

USLIFE EQUITY SALES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 7962
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 23, 1993 - May 18, 1994

CONSECO EQUITY SALES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 4125
CARMEL, IN

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
Texas
(7/16/2020)
RR
Texas
(8/23/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 8/11/2003
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


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)
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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

Red Flags


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Company Information


ALERA INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 287906San Antonio, TX 78231

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