About Stonehurst

Owner-led guidance. Long-term relationships.

Stonehurst Benefits Advisors is an independent, owner-led practice built around the belief that employers deserve trusted counsel, responsive service, and solutions tailored to their business.

Our belief

Employers deserve more than a once-a-year renewal conversation.


Stonehurst Benefits Advisors was built around a simple belief: employers deserve trusted guidance, responsive service, and solutions tailored to their needs. Benefits decisions affect employees, budgets, and long-term trust — and the advisor behind them should stay engaged when questions, changes, and challenges come up.

Origins

Built to endure.


The name Stonehurst comes from the Old English roots stan (stone) and hyrst (a wooded hill) — a place built on solid ground.

It reflects the kind of firm we set out to be: grounded, steady, and built to last. A premium, strong infrastructure for the employers who trust us.

“Positioned against transient and fast-consumption trends. Built to endure.
Chris Rutzebeck
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Meet the founder

Chris Rutzebeck

Founder & Principal

Chris founded Stonehurst Benefits Advisors on a straightforward premise: employers get better outcomes when their advisor knows their business, stays engaged year-round, and treats every decision as part of a longer relationship.

With years of experience guiding employers through renewals, plan design, open enrollment, and day-to-day benefits questions, Chris built his practice around clarity and responsiveness — the qualities employers say they want most from a benefits partner and often struggle to find.

As the owner of Stonehurst, Chris personally leads every client engagement. There's no handoff, no rotating account team — just direct, informed guidance from someone who knows your plan, your people, and your priorities.

What to expect

An advisor who stays engaged.


The practical differences of working with an owner-led advisory firm.

Owner-led guidance

Every engagement is led directly by Chris — no rotating account team, no handoff after the sale, no gatekeepers between you and the person making the recommendation.

Hands-on support

Practical help with renewals, plan review, open enrollment, employee communication, and the day-to-day questions that come up between them.

Long-term relationships

Stonehurst is built for the long haul. Client relationships aren't measured in a single renewal cycle — they're measured in years of steady, informed support.

Responsive service

Questions, changes, and issues don't wait for renewal season. Neither does Stonehurst. Expect direct communication and timely follow-through year-round.

Ready to talk?

Whether you're an existing client, a prospective employer, or a referral partner — Chris is a direct email away.

Contact Stonehurst