SAA Solutions: Getting Started

Getting started with SAA Solutions and learning how the platform can streamline your organization’s investments is a simple process, with SAA providing assistance and guidance the entire way.

Speak with an SAA Principal

SAA’s Principals will review your insurer or risk pool’s investment needs and discuss how SAA Solutions can accomplish your organization’s goals.

SAA’s consultants, all former insurer investment executives, have worked with insurers since its founding in 1994 and have worked with governmental risk pools since 2004.

Alton Cogert, President & CEO

Alton Cogert President & Chief Executive Officer

Alton R. Cogert, CFA, CPA, CAIA, FDP, CGMA, President and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Cogert formed Strategic Asset Alliance in 1994.

Currently, Mr. Cogert is an Independent Member of American Fidelity Assurance Company's Senior Investment Committee. He is a former member of the Board of Directors and former chairman of the Investment Committee of the National Alliance of Life Companies.

Phone: (360) 255-2500
Email: acogert@saai.com


Try the Platform First-Hand

All of SAA Solutions’ features can be trialed and demoed, so you can directly see how the platform works.

We can also provide sample reports for your staff’s review.


Call with Your Board & Staff

After trying SAA Solutions’ capabilities first-hand, SAA’s Principals can review the platform and integration within your investment process with your staff and Board.

Our Principals can also discuss next steps and fees, should your staff and Board wish to fully utilize SAA Solutions.


Open a Vanguard Brokerage Account

To begin, your insurer or risk pool will open a Vanguard Brokerage account, where both Vanguard and non-Vanguard funds and ETFs are available.

Insurers are responsible for applicable commissions and fees, as well as expenses disclosed in the fund or ETF prospectus.


Final Onboarding

SAA will guide you through SAA Solutions’ automated tools, providing assistance as needed.


Meet Our Principals

Dan Smereck,
Managing Director & Principal

Mr. Smereck, who has 25+ years of experience in investing for insurers and risk pools, can provide insight as to how SAA Solutions can improve your investment process.

Request a Demo:

SAA Solutions provides a cost-effective platform that allows your risk pool or insurer to easily manage the investment process, while receiving expertise from SAA’s senior consultants.