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Alan J. Nerad

ALERA INVESTMENT ADVISORS
Deerfield, IL 60015-2567
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CRD#: 4646364
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Professional summary


Alan Jeffrey Nerad is a registered financial advisor currently at ALERA INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC located in Deerfield, Illinois and OSAIC WEALTH, INC. located in Deerfield, Illinois.

Alan is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2003. Alan has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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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) Alera Investment Advisors;investment related;Three Parkway North,Suite 500,Deerfield,IL 60015;RIA business;advisor;11/2017;40 hrs/month;6.5 hrs during trading;provide investment management,financial planning and retirement planning services 2) GCG Financial;investment related;Three Parkway North,Suite 500,Deerfield,IL 60015;dba;3/2003;40 hrs/month;dba 3) GCG Financial;investment related;Three Parkway North,Suite 500,Deerfield,IL 60015;fixed business;broker;3/2003;varies;varies;provide fixed business products to clients-ltc,property casualty ins,disability insurance,group benefits 4) Alera Group;investment related;Three Parkway North,Suite 500,Deerfield,IL 60015;corporation and parent company for the Alera affiliates;senior advisor;11/1/2017;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 5) ALERA INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC POSITION: Senior Wealth Advisor NATURE: LLC INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 160 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 160 START DATE: 03/01/2003 ADDRESS: Three Parkway North, Suite 500, Deerfield IL 60015, United States DESCRIPTION: IAR of RIA 6) ALERA GROUP POSITION: Senior Wealth Advisor NATURE: LLC INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 160 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 160 START DATE: 03/01/2003 ADDRESS: Three Parkway North, Suite 500, Deerfield IL 60015, United States DESCRIPTION: I am a W-2 Employee of Alera Group 7) FIXED INSURANCE POSITION: Senior Wealth Advisor NATURE: LLC INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 160 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 160 START DATE: 03/01/2003 ADDRESS: Three Parkway North, Suite 500, Deerfield IL 60015, United States DESCRIPTION: Fixed Insurance

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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

November 6, 2017 - Present

ALERA INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: Three Parkway North Suite 500, Deerfield, IL 60015-2567
RIA
CRD#: 287906
Deerfield, IL
Current

August 23, 2024 - Present

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

Office #1: Three Parkway North Suite 500, Deerfield, IL 60015
RIA
BD
CRD#: 23131
Deerfield, IL
Past

November 2, 2017 - August 23, 2024

TRIAD ADVISORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 25803
Deerfield, IL
Past

April 29, 2003 - November 2, 2017

SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 15296
Deerfield, IL
Past

April 18, 2003 - November 2, 2017

SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15296
Deerfield, IL

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".
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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


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

RR
California
(8/23/2024)
RR
Colorado
(8/23/2024)
RR
Florida
(8/23/2024)
RR
Idaho
(8/23/2024)
IAR
Illinois
(11/6/2017)
RR
Illinois
(8/23/2024)
RR
Michigan
(8/23/2024)
RR
North Carolina
(8/23/2024)
RR
Ohio
(8/23/2024)
RR
Texas
(8/23/2024)
RR
Wisconsin
(8/23/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 3/27/2003
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product 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

Red Flags


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Company Information


ALERA INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 287906Deerfield, IL 60015-2567

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