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Frederic W. Amberg

ALERA INVESTMENT ADVISORS
Scottsdale, AZ 85284
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CRD#: 3140269
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Professional summary


Frederic William Amberg, AIF®, who also goes by Fred Amberg, Frederic W. Amberg, Frederic Amberg, is a registered financial advisor currently at ALERA INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC located in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Frederic is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1998. Frederic has worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Fred Amberg | Frederic W. Amberg | Frederic Amberg

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)Fraser Group LLC;investment related;7150 E Camelback Road,Suite 444,Scottsdale,AZ 85281;LLC created for partnership for payroll,accounting and business expenses;member;8/2011;20 hrs/month;0 hrs during trading;LLC was created to denote split between Fraser Group Partners 2)Villa Del La Amber Sky;investment related;22475 N 91st Place,Scottsdale,AZ 85255;LLC created for real estate holding;member;7/2006;0 hrs/month;0 hrs during trading;family real estate holding in Mexico 3)Amberg K Group LLC;investment related;7952 S Dateland Dr,Tempe,AZ 85284;LLC created for payroll,accounting and business expenses;member;8/2011;0 hrs/month;0 hrs during trading;Amberg K Group to receive fees for RIA fee based business,used for accounting purposes 4)Appointed with multiple carriers;investment related;7150 E. Camelback Rd,Suite 444,Scottsdale,AZ 85284;selling & servicing insurance products;life agent;8/2011;20 hrs/month;4 hrs during trading;education of plan participants

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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®
AIF®

Experience


Current

August 12, 2024 - Present

ALERA INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 16220 N Scottsdale Rd Suite 100, Scottsdale, AZ 85284
RIA
CRD#: 287906
Scottsdale, AZ
Past

January 2, 2019 - June 3, 2022

TRIAD ADVISORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 25803
Scottsdale, AZ
Past

December 7, 2018 - September 6, 2024

ONEDIGITAL

RIA
CRD#: 106766
Scottsdale, AZ
Past

November 26, 2012 - December 31, 2018

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL PARTNERS

RIA
CRD#: 125112
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past

August 26, 2011 - December 31, 2018

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past

June 1, 2009 - September 7, 2011

MORGAN STANLEY

RIA
CRD#: 149777
PHOENIX, AZ
Past

June 1, 2009 - September 7, 2011

MORGAN STANLEY

BD
CRD#: 149777
PHOENIX, AZ
Past

March 13, 2008 - June 1, 2009

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

RIA
CRD#: 7059
PHOENIX, AZ
Past

December 18, 2006 - June 1, 2009

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
PHOENIX, AZ
Past

February 16, 2001 - January 12, 2007

KEYBANC CAPITAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 566
PHOENIX, AZ
Past

March 23, 2000 - March 1, 2001

PIPER SANDLER & CO.

BD
CRD#: 665
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

February 17, 1999 - January 5, 2000

VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 42803
HOUSTON, TX
Past

November 2, 1998 - January 5, 2000

THE VARIABLE ANNUITY MARKETING COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 5081
HOUSTON, TX

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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Arizona
(8/12/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 2/25/2008
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

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

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Company Information


ALERA INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 287906Scottsdale, AZ 85284

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