Meet the JS Benefits Group Team
Advisors who know the industry—not just the product.
Our consultants bring deep carrier relationships, advanced credentials, and industry-specific expertise to every client engagement. We don’t sell benefits—we build strategies that protect your people and your bottom line.
What Sets Our Team Apart
Certified Professionals
SHRM-CP, CFP®, and industry certifications
Broad Carrier Relationships
Access across the full insurance marketplace
Alternative Funding Experts
Self-funded, level-funded, captive strategies
30+ Years Combined Experience
Strategic advisors, not commission-driven sales
Our Differentiators
The depth your benefits strategy demands
Our team combines seasoned benefits strategists, certified HR professionals, and dedicated account service specialists — all working together so you get expert guidance and responsive support at every touchpoint.
Credentials That Matter
SHRM-CP, CFP®, and HRCI-recognized professionals across benefits, HR, and financial planning disciplines.
Carrier Relationships
Deep, long-standing relationships across the full marketplace give our clients access and leverage most brokers simply can’t match.
Alternative Funding
Self-funded, level-funded, captive arrangements—our team structures non-traditional funding strategies most brokers avoid because they require real expertise.
Industry Specialties
Healthcare, manufacturing, associations, nonprofits, professional services—we know the nuances of your industry and design plans accordingly.
Our People
Meet the JS Benefits Group Team
Every member brings focused expertise—from strategic plan design and compliance to HR consulting and employee advocacy. Together, we function as a true extension of your leadership team.
- Founder
Jennifer Schaefer
Founder & CEO
Jennifer founded JS Benefits Group on a single conviction: employers deserve an advisor who is accountable for results, not just renewals. With an MBA and three decades in the industry, she has built one of the region’s most respected independent benefits consultancies—one that measures success in documented savings, not commission volume.
Ready to work with a team that knows your industry?
A free consultation connects you with the right specialist for your benefits challenges. No pressure. No obligation.
