
Empowering Your Benefits Strategy
Your partner in designing transparent, resilient benefit strategies
We help employers control healthcare costs, improve care access, and build long-term results.
What is Arete?
Arete (Greek, AIR-uh-tay)
“Excellence through virtue and purpose.”
It’s the pursuit of becoming the best version of yourself and delivering exceptional results with integrity.
At Arete Benefits, we bring this philosophy to employee benefits:
- Excellence in every strategy
- Resilience through market challenges
- Results that empower employers and employees alike
We don’t just manage health plans. We design solutions with purpose and transparency.
What Our Clients Say About Us


★★★★★
Great American RV SuperStores
Choosing Justin Burgess has been a strategic and fruitful decision for our organization. In just the first year of working together, we achieved substantial savings totaling $227,000 in year 1 and over $500,000 in year 2. This impressive cost reduction reflects Justin’s expertise in cost containment strategies and innovative plan designs. His analytical mindset and strategic approach truly position him as a leader in the industry.
Under Justin’s guidance, we’re now aiming to transition our medical plan to a self-funded model for our next renewal. We have full confidence in Justin’s ability to guide us smoothly through this transition, leveraging his expertise to achieve exceptional cost efficiency.
Justin’s dedication to excellence and commitment to delivering results have not only saved us money but demonstrated his value as a trusted partner. His proactive approach, attention to detail, and insightful recommendations have set a new standard for our employee benefits expectations.
We look forward to continuing our collaboration with Justin Burgess, confident that his expertise will continue to bring value to our RV dealership.
★★★★
Dakota Lacombe
HR Director
Great American RV
In-Telecom Consulting
Choosing Justin Burgess has been transformative for our organization. Previously, working with larger agencies often left us feeling like just another number. Justin’s team offers a refreshing, personalized approach, showing genuine interest in our unique challenges and goals. This level of service has made a significant difference in how we manage and optimize our employee benefits.
Since partnering with Justin, we’ve implemented cost-containment strategies that have led to measurable savings without compromising the quality of care for our employees. His team’s proactive communication and willingness to educate us on the complexities of the healthcare system have empowered us to make informed decisions confidently.
Justin’s commitment to transparency and accountability stands out in an industry where these qualities can be hard to find. We value his partnership and look forward to continuing to work together to navigate the evolving healthcare landscape.
★★★★★
Shawn Torres
CEO, In-Telcom Consulting
Our Services
01
Employee Benefits Consulting
Custom strategies to optimize health plans and align with your company’s goals.
02
Self-Funded Plan Design & Management
Transition to and manage self-funded health plans for cost control and flexibility.
03
Cost Containment Solutions
Identify and implement proven tactics to reduce healthcare spend without sacrificing quality.
04
Employee Advocacy & Education
Support employees in understanding and utilizing their benefits effectively.
05
Benefits Technology
Implement and manage platforms that streamline enrollment, communication, and data management for a better employer and employee experience.
06
Compliance & Regulatory Guidance
Keep your benefits program aligned with federal and state regulations.

Justin Burgess
Partner
Founder of Arete Benefits. 12+ years in employee benefits consulting. CrossFit enthusiast. Husband to Lauren. Father to Brooks & Harper.

Jason Langhoff
Vice President
9+ years in employee benefits consulting. Husband to Tina. Father to Eloise.

Lauren Burgess
Chief Operations Officer
20 years in event planning. Expert in coordinating details, managing budgets, and delivering results. These skills translate seamlessly to supporting client benefit strategies. Wife and mom to Brooks and Harper.