About
Corporate Benefit Solutions is a full service employee benefit advisory company. We focus on providing employer organizations with full and complete human resource solutions.
While we are headquartered in Michigan, we have a national presence and we serve our clients’ needs from coast to coast. We have been providing group benefits to our clients since 1957, and we welcome the opportunity to serve you. Please feel free to explore our site to see the vast amount of services we provide.
We offer a variety of different services and we have the experience to help you reduce costs while maintaining and enhancing your company’s level of benefits.
Benefits
We will develop a comprehensive benefit offering that is suitable for your business.
Education
We educate your employees to help them use, understand, and appreciate their benefits.
Compliance
We offer an array of compliance solutions that help you stay up to date with changes in the marketplace.
Meet The Executive Team
We have assembled some of the brightest individuals to create a top-notch team that works specifically toward achieving your satisfaction. With a focus on excellence, our management team has the experience level and knowledge base to help you and your company achieve its goals.
Tony Mattar, CLU, ChFC
Founder
Tony began his career in 1957, he is the leader and co-founder of Corporate Benefit Solutions, along with his son, Steve. His business experience includes estate planning , business insurance, investment planning, employee and employer benefits. He maintains a cooperative relationship with his clients CPA's and attorneys, which distinguishes the lasting and loyal retention of our business clients. Some of Tony's personal interests include golfing, traveling, sports, and other recreational activities which he shares with his wife, four children, and twelve grandchildren.
Steve Mattar, CLU, ChFC, AIF
President
Since joining the firm over 20 years ago, Steve has focused on employee benefit programs and oversees this department at CBS. He is a member of the Michigan Association of Health Underwriters (MAHU), as well as the National Association of Health Underwriters, (NAHU). He is also a current member of the Blue Cross Blue Shield, Action Benefits Agent Committee for small business. Steve is a Licensed Registered Representative and his expertise also includes retirement plans. Steve is a graduate of the University of Michigan.
Steve Schutte, CSA
Partner
Steve is an employee benefits consultant and broker, focusing on analyzing, designing, and implementing group employee health and welfare benefit programs. Mr. Schutte, currently Life and Health licensed in nine states, is also a Certified Senior Advisor (CSA,) a member of the Society of Certified Senior Advisors, and a graduate of Michigan State University. His fifteen years of experience have included working with local and national groups from twenty-five to nine thousand employees. Areas of focus include fully insured and self-funded health plans, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, pharmacy benefit management, Medicare, long-term care, and income protection. He also has experience with wellness programs, dependent auditing, the development and management of electronic enrollment and human resource data management systems, group stop loss programs, as well as dental, vision, and life insurance plans.
Dennis Marburger, MBA
Executive Consultant
Dennis is an employee benefits consultant, registered representative and Investment Advisory Affiliate. He is a graduate of Lawrence Technological University and earned a Masters Degree in Business Administration from the University of Michigan. During his career which spans more than 30 years, he has focused on providing clients with objective, independent analysis and personalized service. His areas of service include wealth planning, retirement plans, investment implementation, employee and employer benefits, and estate planning. Assisting clients in asking the right questions, Dennis helps them to avoid the traps and misconceptions propagated by conventional opinion. Working in a collegial manner with his clients other trusted advisers, he enables them to achieve integrated solutions that are based on a foundation of utilizing pioneering, groundbreaking research in putting the client’s interests first. Dennis’ personal interests include his family, reading, philosophy, history and enjoying the beautiful Michigan outdoors.
Fred Elias
Executive Consultant
Fred is an employee benefits consultant. He performs high-level customizable renewal analysis for the clients of the firm. His main tasks are client retention and new group acquisition. Another one of his responsibilities is collecting and analyzing carrier quotes to find the best deals out in the marketplace for our clients. In addition, Fred works directly with employees in helping them use, understand and appreciate their benefits. Fred received his Life, Accident, and Health Certification while in college and upon graduation from Grand Valley State University, became a Licensed Registered Representative with the firm. He is extremely devoted to his job and always goes the extra mile when assisting the client.
Eric Cionka
Executive Consultant
Eric has been part of the healthcare community specializing in pharmacy benefits for 20 years. Eric began his healthcare career at Sterling Sav-Mor Pharmacy located in Warren, MI as a pharmacy technician.
Eric is a graduate of Macomb Community College (MCC) and Lawrence Technological University (LTU). Eric obtained his Bachelor of Science in Information Technology in 2006 and Masters of Business Administration in 2007 through LTU. Eric is also a Certified Pharmacy Technician and continually educates himself in the evolving world of pharmaceuticals. Most recently Eric has obtained his Accident, Health and Life license as well as his Property & Casualty insurance license.
After college Eric went on to work for a PBM in Detroit for 11 years. There he was a director and over saw the implementation of all new business. He also actively sold their service and participated in numerous RFPs and finalist’s presentations. Eric was also profoundly involved in improving the operations of the company.
Eric is currently a health insurance broker. His main function at the company is new employer group acquisition. He is known for building strong relationships and for his rapid response to clients. He is no stranger to hard work and doing everything in his power to help people obtain the healthcare that they need and deserve at an affordable price.