
MEF Services is now Acera Benefits.
MEF Services has transitioned to become Acera Benefits, a division of Acera Insurance. As one unified company, we are now one of Canada’s largest independent and employee-controlled brokerages.

About MEF Services
Established in 1999 by industry veteran Stephen J. Melling, CFP, EPC, Melling Estate and Financial Services (MEF) Services offered personal lines insurance and group benefits analysis and implementation. They created an extensive network of financial management experts able to deliver comprehensive solutions personalized for all kinds of client situations, from simple to complex.
They grew to be one of the largest independently owned firms in our market of Western Canada and in March 2024 partnered with Acera Insurance Services Ltd. to join the Acera Benefits division.
Specialized services
Estate Planning
Employee Group Benefits
Life Insurance
Critical Illness Insurance
Disability Insurance

Communities served in Western Canada.
Our MEF Services broker office is now an Acera Benefits location. For contact details and hours, please visit the location page below.
Alberta
Lethbridge
2, 201 – 2nd Avenue South
Lethbridge, AB T1J 0B7
Canada
What does this mean for our clients?
Rest assured your policy coverage remains in place. The dedicated broker and service team you’ve come to know and trust will still be here to support you from the same office and telephone numbers. The biggest difference you’ll see? Our name.
While there will be differences in our brand that will be brought to life through our physical offices and online presence, our service standards will remain the same. As Acera Benefits, we remain committed to delivering the exceptional client experience that you expect and rely on from your trusted broker.
Looking for more information?
For more details about our journey to becoming Acera Benefits, please see this article:
M.E.F. Services joins Acera Insurance, expands Acera Benefits division