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Alera Group acquired the Phil Klein Insurance Group (PKIG) on November 15, 2021, expanding their presence in the Detroit metro area. PKIG, a Detroit-area insurance agency, provides risk management services to individuals and businesses within the Alera Group framework.
Alera Group is a large, national insurance and financial services firm with over 4,500 employees and almost $2 billion in gross revenue. Alera Group has over 180 offices across the country with a range of services including employee benefits, property and casualty insurance, wealth services, and retirement plan services.
When Phil Klein, the founder of PKIG, made the decision to join Alera Group, he hired his broker colleague, Cary Constant, to head the financial services department.
To better collaborate with Alera Group partner agencies on safe money retirement planning strategies, we launched safemoneymix.com—a dedicated resource for clients and agents focused on secure financial planning.
Cary Constant
Founder, Director of Financial Services,
Life/Health Insurance Broker – PKIG-Alera Group
Cary Constant serves as Director of Financial Services at PKIG, a proud partner of the Alera Group, where she helps clients build lasting financial security through a combination of protection-first strategies and customized planning. With deep expertise in financial services and insurance solutions, Cary is known for her commitment to ethics, transparency, and doing what’s in the client’s best interest—always.
Cary’s approach centers on protecting, growing, and preserving wealth through safe money planning strategies. She leads a team that emphasizes building a secure financial foundation before exploring risk-based opportunities. Her first priority is ensuring clients are protected from income disruption due to job loss, illness, injury, or premature death, using a hand-selected suite of top-rated insurance products.
With a reputation for integrity, product knowledge and results, Cary Constant stands out in the financial services field as a trusted advocate who genuinely cares about the long-term well-being of those she serves. Whether you’re planning for retirement, navigating a life change, or simply seeking peace of mind, Cary and the PKIG team at Alera Group provide dependable, relationship-driven guidance every step of the way.
Cary utilizes the Color of Money Risk Analysis tool (COMRA). This short, interactive analysis is one of the first steps on the road to retirement. You can complete the questionnaire and get your COMRA score for free at MyMoneyMix.com
Dustin Charles Leslie
Registered Representative – Park Avenue Securities
Co-Founder-SafeMoneyMix.com
Life/Health Insurance Broker – PKIG-Alera Group
With over four years as a licensed financial advisor—and more than 30 years of experience in small business ownership and financial management—Dustin Leslie brings a practical, client-centered perspective to wealth planning. A Registered Representative holding Series 7 and 66 licenses through Park Avenue Securities, he specializes in retirement and life transition planning, with a focus on safe money strategies, that help extend assets and maximize beneficiary value.
Based in Metro Detroit and serving clients nationwide, Dustin Leslie is also affiliated with Alera Group (PKIG Division), where he and his team offer comprehensive insurance planning. He is an annuity, long term care and cash value life specialist, helping individuals, families and small business design personalized financial strategies that align with both their goals and risk tolerance.
Whether you’re approaching retirement, navigating a major life change, or seeking to protect and grow your legacy, Dustin Leslie provides experienced, trustworthy guidance tailored to your financial future.
Kirsten Cook
Insurance product curator, Medicare & Social Security specialist.
Life/Health Insurance Broker – PKIG-Alera Group
Kirsten is an independent insurance broker specializing in individual and family health insurance, Medicare, life insurance, and safe money options. She is dedicated to helping clients protect what matters most — their health, their loved ones, and their financial future.
Before beginning her career in insurance, Kirsten practiced law for over 20 years. She earned her Juris Doctor, cum laude, from the Detroit College of Law at Michigan State University and holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Eastern Michigan University with a double major in Political Science and Literature.
Kirsten brings a thoughtful, client-first approach to her work, drawing on her legal background to offer clear, informed guidance. Known for her integrity, compassion, and attention to detail, she builds trusted relationships and empowers her clients to make confident decisions about their insurance and financial security.
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