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Rachel K. Lawton

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CRD#: 5797583
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Professional summary

Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Rachel K Lawton, who also goes by Rachel K Lazzara, was a registered financial professional .

Rachel is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2011. Rachel had worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

Rachel K Lazzara

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) Rachel Lawton 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). Business is conducted from Three Parkway North Suite 500, Deerfield, IL 60015. Approximately 90% of Mrs. Lawton'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;Three Parkway North,Suite 500,Deerfield,IL 60015;dba;12/2010;40 hrs/month;6.5 hrs during trading;dba 3) 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 to clients 4)GCG Financial;investment related;Three Parkway North,Suite 500,Deerfield,IL 60015;fixed business;broker;12/2010;varies;varies;provide fixed business products to clients-ltc,property casualty ins,disability insurance,group benefits

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses

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Experience

Past

November 4, 2017 - October 28, 2022

ALERA INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 287906
DEERFIELD, IL
Past

November 2, 2017 - October 17, 2022

TRIAD ADVISORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 25803
Deerfield, IL
Past

August 15, 2011 - November 2, 2017

SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 15296
Deerfield, IL
Past

April 14, 2011 - November 2, 2017

SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15296
Deerfield, IL

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
IAR
Series 66
Date: 7/30/2011
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 4/13/2011
General Securities Representative 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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