Protect Your Team. Reduce Taxes. Strengthen Your Business.
At The C & R Group, LLC, we help employers go beyond standard offerings and build strategic, tax-efficient benefit packages that attract and retain top-tier talent. Whether you're a startup scaling fast or a small business expanding your team, we create solutions that serve both your employeesāand your bottom line.
Led by Dr. Jose G. Cardenas, a retired U.S. Army Finance Officer and business strategist, we deliver leadership-level insights and white-glove service to ensure your business stays competitive, compliant, and built to last.
š What We Offer
- Custom-Tailored Employee Benefit Packages
Build affordable, tax-deductible plans that include life, health, dental, vision, disability, and moreāstructured to your teamās needs.
- Executive Bonus Plans (IUL-Based)
Offer top-tier employees or partners a tax-advantaged retirement benefit using Indexed Universal Life Insurance. These plans help attract and retain leaders while also building long-term loyalty.
- Key Person & Leadership Protection
Secure your organization by protecting the people who drive your revenue and culture. Key person coverage ensures continuity and confidence.
- Voluntary Supplemental Benefits
Give your employees the option to add additional protections like accident, critical illness, or cancer insuranceāat no extra cost to the business.
- Owner & Partner Retirement Integration
We help you build benefit structures that also protect your personal retirement plan and exit strategy.
- Onboarding Support & Employee Education
Weāll support enrollment, communication, and benefit walkthroughs so your team feels confident using what you offer.
š” Why Employee Benefits Matter
In todayās hiring climate, employees value benefits as much as salaryāand a great package can make all the difference in:
- Reducing turnover and training costs
- Improving morale and retention
- Attracting high-performing talent
- Increasing productivity through peace of mind
- Legally reducing taxable income for your business
šÆ Who We Serve
- Small to mid-sized businesses (3ā100+ employees)
- Dental, medical, veterinary, and wellness practices
- Real estate brokerages and investor groups
- Law firms, CPAs, and consultancies
- Veteran-owned businesses and partnerships
š Included Resources
All employer clients receive:
- A copy of Dr. Cardenasā book:
Insurance Essentials: Protecting Your Finances and Future
- Access to the Business Ownerās Benefit Strategy Workbook (in development)
- Annual review and benefits optimization session
š We donāt just help you offer benefitsāwe help you turn them into a competitive advantage.
š Want to offer better benefits and reduce your tax burden?
Letās build a custom solution that supports your people and protects your business.
š Schedule Your Employer Benefits Strategy Session Today