Meet Our Team
Christine Brown, SHRM-CP®
Executive HR Services Partner & Lead Recruiter
Christine helps Alera Group clients optimize long-term talent acquisition through solid recruiting strategies and powerful tools, empowering them to consistently attract the right candidates. This goes beyond assessing skills and qualifications, because it’s also vital to find employees who align with the values and mission of the organization.
A cum laude graduate of the University of Alaska Anchorage, Christine spent 15 years as an HR manager with Nordstrom before joining our team. She has earned the SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP®) designation and is active in leadership for the Anchorage chapter of SHRM.
When Christine isn’t helping clients recruit more effectively, she enjoys hiking, Pilates, and spending time with her family. She also volunteers with United Way and Clare House of Anchorage.
Ron Devon, CPFA
Sr. Account Manager, Retirement Plan Services
Ron has a business background that spans more than a quarter-century—as a small-business owner for 20 years, he worked with investors and provided financial planning services before joining the team as an Account Strategist in 2015.
Ron’s deep understanding of the concern’s small businesses face, along with his vast experience on both the employer and investor sides, allow him to effectively build long-term retirement strategies for our clients and develop plans that meet each organization’s unique needs. A graduate of the University of Alaska with a degree in chemistry,
Ron describes himself as a “numbers guy”; he holds Series 7 and 66 licenses from the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority and is a registered Investment Advisor Representative. He has also earned the Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA) designation.
When he’s not focusing on the numbers with clients and their employees, Ron is often out on the water, enjoying the sights of Alaska from his sailboat.
Investment advisory services offered through Alera Investment Advisors, LLC. Securities offered through Osaic Wealth, Inc. member FINRA/SIPC. Osaic Wealth is separately owned and other entities and/or marketing names, products or services referenced here are independent of Osaic Wealth.
Tiffani Gutierrez, BBA, SHRM-CP®, THRP
HR Services Partner
Drawing upon her expertise in managing and enhancing benefits programs, including federal employee health benefits, Tiffani ensures our strategies are tailored to meet the unique needs of our clients. She has a particular passion for working with tribal organizations, as well as mentoring junior team members to help them grow professionally.
Tiffani’s diverse background includes experience in financial services, property management, and healthcare—in addition to serving in the Alaska Army National Guard. She is a cum laude graduate of the University of Alaska Anchorage, where she earned a degree in business administration, and has also achieved the SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP®) and Tribal Human Resources Professional designations.
Originally from Anchorage, Tiffani now lives in Princeton, Texas, with her two elementary-age sons. In addition to spending quality time with her family, she loves travel, learning about different cultures, home design, remodeling, and solving jigsaw puzzles.
Margery Pratt, CEBS®, RHU®, REBC®
Client Support Services, Sr. Director, Employee Benefits
Margery uses her extensive experience and education in group employee benefits to oversee Wilson Albers client services, ensuring our company continues to deliver excellence and exceed expectations. She also provides compliance support and guidance for the myriad of benefits-related legal and regulatory issues businesses face.
A key member of our team for more than 27 years, Margery has earned several prestigious industry designations during her career: Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS®), from the International Foundation of Employee Benefits; Registered Health Underwriter® (RHU), from The American College of Financial Services; and Registered Employee Benefit Consultant® (REBC), also from The American College. She has a degree in English literature from the University of Washington and studied business at the University of Alaska in Fairbanks as well.
Margery and her husband have a college-age son. They enjoy exploring Alaska in the summer, taking RV trips together, and boating.
EXPERT EDUCATION
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Employee Benefits
Alera Group Presents: Navigating Medicare
The knowledgeable team at Alera Group is here to help you navigate your Medicare options to ensure you feel confident in your post-65 healthcare coverage.
March 11, 2026 at 12:00 pm CT | Virtual
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The Funding Edge: Why Fully Insured Limits Control — and What Modern Funding Unlocks
A funding decision framework leaders can use to evaluate options and align on next steps.
March 17, 2026 at 01:00 pm CT | Virtual
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Network Performance Strategy: Why Any Provider Costs More — and How to Steer to Value Without Disruption
A steering strategy that improves outcomes and total cost of care.
April 21, 2026 at 01:00 pm CT | Virtual
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Legal Alert: RxDC Reporting Due June 1st
Reminder: RxDC Reporting Due June 1st
February 26, 2026
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Property and Casualty
AI-Powered Cyber Attacks, Why Yesterday’s Defenses Aren’t Enough.
The widespread availability of AI technology, combined with the ease of manipulating video calls, makes phone and Zoom calls susceptible to exploitation by threat actors.
February 2, 2026
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Employee Benefits
IRS Releases Guidance Related to Recent HSA Changes
The IRS recently released Notice 2026-5, which provides guidance and answers to common questions related to the expanded availability of health savings accounts (“HSA”) under the Reconciliation Act (previously named the One Big Beautiful Bill Act) passed into law earlier this year.
December 30, 2025
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Are you prepared for 2026? Property and Casualty Trends Uncovered
The sixth annual Property and Casualty Market Outlook from Alera Group sets the stage for how organizations can recalibrate their risk strategies in 2026. Built on thousands of data points — including a nationwide survey of insurance company partners and wholesale intermediaries — this report delivers actionable insights for insurance buyers, risk managers and business leaders.
December 17, 2025
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