JB Burnett is a seasoned financial and benefits professional with over 30 years of experience in Personal Finance, Financial Planning, Healthcare, Medicare, Corporate Benefits and Retirement Benefits. A native of Rochester, NY, JB began his career in the U.S. Air Force, where he dedicated 20 years of service in various positions within the financial sector. After retiring from the U.S. Air Force as Comptroller, JB furthered his education by earning two Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degrees in Accounting and Finance, as well as in Business Management. In 2013, JB earned his Health and Life Insurance license and went on to complete his Certification in Financial Planning from Howard University School of Business in 2019, specializing in Financial Planning, Insurance Planning, Income Tax Planning, Estate Planning, Retirement Planning, and Investing.
For more than three decades, JB has served as a Personal Financial Benefits Advisor, driven by a deep passion for helping individuals and families achieve lasting financial security. Beyond his professional role, JB is dedicated to financial literacy, volunteering with his church’s Personal Finance Ministry since 2003, where he has provided financial education and guidance to the community. His expertise also extends to retirement preparedness, with a focus on safe money strategies designed to preserve principal and generate sustainable income for long-term financial health. JB also provides valuable assistance in healthcare planning, guiding individuals under 65 to secure the right healthcare coverage and helping those over 65 navigate Medicare options, particularly during open enrollment periods.
JB is married to Lucy, and together they have two sons, a daughter-in-law, and two granddaughters.