# Nexus Benefit Solutions

> Independent employee benefits consulting firm in West Michigan

Nexus Benefit Solutions is an independent benefits advisory firm based in Ada, Michigan (Grand Rapids metro). We specialize exclusively in employee benefits — no property and casualty, no auto, no side businesses. Every advisor maintains a focused book of 30–40 clients, ensuring deep relationships and hands-on service that large brokerages cannot match.

## What We Do

- Employee benefits consulting for employers of all sizes (2–500+ employees)
- Level-funded and self-funded health plan strategy
- ICHRA (Individual Coverage HRA) design, implementation, and employee enrollment
- Direct Primary Care benefits through Nexus Health Plus
- Individual and family health insurance enrollment (ACA marketplace)
- Benefits consulting for nonprofits, churches, and ministry organizations
- Compliance guidance (ACA, ERISA, COBRA, Michigan ESTA)
- Annual benefits strategy and renewal management

## Who We Serve

- Small businesses (2–50 employees) across West Michigan
- Mid-market employers (50–500 employees)
- Nonprofits, churches, and faith-based organizations
- Individual and family health insurance clients
- Employers implementing ICHRA benefits

## Our Team

- Jason Bearup — Founder & Lead Advisor
- Brenda Manning — Senior Advisor
- Ken Fortier — Senior Advisor
- Tom Snikkers — Advisor
- Courtney Uhrig — Advisor
- Cam Manning — Advisor

## Key Differentiators

- 100% independent — no carrier ownership, no private equity, no quotas
- Advisors carry 30–40 clients (industry average is 150–250)
- Benefits-only practice — not a generalist insurance agency
- Full ICHRA capability: we design the employer benefit AND enroll employees in individual plans
- AI-powered operations and advisor support tools

## Contact

- Phone: 616-425-9740
- Email: info@nexusbenefitsolutions.com
- Address: 6749 Fulton St SE, Ada, MI 49301
- Website: https://nexusbenefitsolutions.com

## Pages

- [Home](https://nexusbenefitsolutions.com/)
- [About Us](https://nexusbenefitsolutions.com/about)
- [Why Independent?](https://nexusbenefitsolutions.com/why-independent)
- [Mid-Market Benefits](https://nexusbenefitsolutions.com/group-benefits)
- [Small Business Benefits](https://nexusbenefitsolutions.com/small-business)
- [ICHRA](https://nexusbenefitsolutions.com/ichra)
- [Nexus Health Plus (DPC)](https://nexusbenefitsolutions.com/nexus-health-plus)
- [Individual & Family](https://nexusbenefitsolutions.com/individual-family)
- [Nonprofits & Churches](https://nexusbenefitsolutions.com/nonprofits-churches)
- [Level-Funded Solutions](https://nexusbenefitsolutions.com/level-funded-solutions)
- [Benefit Planning](https://nexusbenefitsolutions.com/benefit-planning)
- [Blog & Insights](https://nexusbenefitsolutions.com/blog)
- [The Advisor's Edge](https://nexusbenefitsolutions.com/advisor-hub)
- [Join Our Team](https://nexusbenefitsolutions.com/join-our-team)
- [Contact](https://nexusbenefitsolutions.com/contact)

## Service Areas

Grand Rapids, Holland, Muskegon, Kalamazoo, Lansing, Ada, and throughout West Michigan