Flagstaff, AZ

Alera Group - Arizona, formerly Benefit Commerce Group, helps organizations strengthen and support their businesses through employee benefits, retirement plan services, and property & casualty solutions. As part of Alera Group, we combine local market knowledge, long-standing client relationships, and the expanded resources, collaboration, and specialized insight of a national firm.

Our teams based in Scottsdale, Chandler, and Flagstaff, AZ, are known for strong client partnerships, customized solutions, and a service approach built on national scope and local service. Our mantra is simple: We say what we’ll do, and we do what we say. In each of our business lines, we focus on partnership with our clients, customized solutions to meet their needs, and delivering access to the resources and knowledge they need with the responsiveness of a local team.

Our History

Benefit Commerce Group was co-founded in 2009 by our current Managing Partner & Principal, Scott Wood. Originally focused solely on employee benefits consulting and brokerage, the firm built its reputation on helping employers lower healthcare costs through data-driven, sustainable strategies without reducing employee benefits. Along the way, the organization earned recognition as a four-time Inc. 5000 honoree and was ranked #2 among Phoenix-area employee benefits consulting firms by the Phoenix Business Journal in 2025 and 2026.

In 2019, BCG joined Alera Group to support continued growth and expand its capabilities. Since then, the Arizona team has grown beyond employee benefits to include Property & Casualty and Retirement Plan Services, while also expanding its geographic footprint across Arizona and beyond.

Our Team

With professionals across Scottsdale, Chandler, and Flagstaff, our team serves employers throughout Arizona and beyond. Because our capabilities span multiple specialties, we have organized our team by area of expertise so you can quickly connect with the right people. Explore the links below to learn more about our:

• Employee Benefits Team
• Retirement Plan Services Team
• Property & Casualty Team

Across each of these areas, our professionals are united by a relationship-driven approach and a commitment to delivering thoughtful, customized solutions. We are proud to serve as trusted partners to employers throughout Arizona and beyond.

Our Approach

Today, Alera Group - Arizona continues to serve employers with the same trusted relationships, practical insight, and accountability that have defined the organization from the beginning. 

Across our three practice areas, we help clients navigate complex challenges with confidence:

• Employee Benefits: Advice, advocacy, and results to help employers design benefit strategies that support employees, manage rising costs, and strengthen their organizations.
• Property & Casualty: Commercial insurance, executive lines, and risk management solutions that help businesses protect their people, operations, and long-term stability.
• Retirement Plan Services: Retirement plan guidance focused on maximizing outcomes, strengthening fiduciary support, and increasing plan effectiveness for employers and employees alike.

We are passionate about what we do, and we hold ourselves accountable to delivering meaningful, measurable results.

*Investment advisory services offered through Alera Investment Advisors, LLC.

Our Culture

We have intentionally built a culture that is respectful, supportive, and passionate — one where team members feel appreciated, empowered, and committed to the work they do.

That culture is a big part of who we are. It is why Alera Group - Arizona is a place where people enjoy their work, value their colleagues, and take pride in the company’s growth and success. It also helps fuel the high level of consulting, service, and support we provide to our clients every day.

Read more about the ways we go above and beyond for our employees in our Culture Flyer. 

Alera Group Cares - Giving Back Is In Our DNA

Community involvement is an important part of who we are at Alera Group - Arizona. Through the Alera Group Cares Committee, our employees help plan and lead service opportunities that support meaningful causes across our community. 

This year, the committee includes 10 active members, and each member leads or co-leads at least one event. From planning and communication to participation and sharing event recaps with the broader team, the committee plays an important role in bringing our community efforts to life.

The group meets monthly from January through August and then shifts to email coordination later in the year. Each January, the committee plans the year’s activities based on employee feedback, past successes, and new ideas.

We strive to offer a variety of ways for employees to participate, whether by giving time, money, or needed goods. This year, we are proud to support nonprofit organizations including Maggie’s Place, Goodwill, United Food Bank, and The Centers for Habilitation.

Our Rankings & Awards

We are proud to be recognized for the culture we’ve built and the results we help support for both our employees and clients.

Best Places to Work

Ranked No. 10 in the 2025 Phoenix Best Places to Work awards in the Small Company category. 

A 9-time honoree, reflecting our long-standing commitment to a people-first culture rooted in trust, flexibility, wellbeing, and professional growth.

Healthiest Employers

Ranked No. 2 in our category in the 2026 Phoenix Healthiest Employers awards. 

Recognized in the Top 2 for six consecutive years, including three straight years at No. 1. 

In 2026, 16 clients were named finalists and 10 placed in the Top 10 in their categories.

Blue Zones Project Approved™ Worksite

Alera Group – Arizona is proud to be recognized as a Blue Zones Project Approved™ Worksite in Scottsdale. This designation reflects our commitment to investing in the health and wellbeing of our people by creating a workplace that encourages healthier choices, meaningful connection, movement, and purpose.

As Blue Zones Project Scottsdale notes, employers are in a powerful position to help people move more, eat better, and connect. We are proud to be part of this effort and to help model a workplace culture where employees can thrive — both personally and professionally.