BENEFIT ADVISORS NETWORK SPINS OFF FROM ALERA GROUP,
PERRY BRAUN TO LEAD ORGANIZATION AS PRESIDENT & CEO

Cleveland, OH (1/2/2023) – Benefit Advisors Network (BAN) –  an international network of progressive and visionary employee benefits brokers and consulting firms from across the United States and Canada – and the National Benefits Center (NBC), are spinning off from Alera Group to become an independent organization.  Perry Braun, who previously held the role of BAN’s Executive Director, will lead the organization moving forward.

Currently serving as Managing Director of Business Consulting at Alera Group, Braun will acquire BAN from Alera Group.  Effective January 1, 2023, Braun will assume the position of President and Chief Executive Officer of BAN.  He will use his extensive expertise to oversee the transition of BAN to an independently owned company.

Prior to joining Alera Group, Braun was part of the team that helped launch Alera Group in 2017. In his most current role as Managing Director of Business Consulting, he has lent his considerable talent to a number of key initiatives, including working with managing partners to improve business performance contributing directly to stronger results, and partnering with the property casualty team to build a new premium finance program for Alera Group’s property & casualty partners.

“I’m very excited for BAN’s next chapter and even more excited to be back working with the team, members, and partners,” says Perry Braun, President and Chief Executive Officer of BAN.

“Becoming an autonomous and independent organization after five years as part of Alera Group will allow BAN to ramp up and re-focus on providing members with the resources they need to deliver standout services to their clients,” says Braun.

Braun continues, “The strategic actions we are taking now create an opportunity for a long-term sustainable company."

BAN’s Advisory Board was appraised and was pleased to hear the news of the transition, which is scheduled to be completed by April 1, 2023. 

BAN intentionally limits membership to the “best of the best” in their respective markets. The organizational philosophy of collaboration while providing world-class resources, such as preferred pricing arrangements and direct access to underwriters, has helped its members continue to grow. To become a member, companies have to pass a stringent screening process that includes scrutiny of the firm’s business ethics, industry knowledge, and commitment to providing the highest quality services.

About Benefit Advisors Network
Founded in 2002, BAN is an exclusive, premier, international network of independent, employee benefit brokerage and consulting companies. BAN delivers industry leading tools, technology, and expertise to U.S. and Canadian member firms so that they can deliver optimum results to their employee benefit customers. BAN intentionally limits membership because of the highly collaborative interactions. For more information, visit the company’s website at www.benefitadvisorsnetwork.com.