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James Johnson

CEO and Financial Advisor

James Johnson is a financial advisor and our CEO at TCI Financial. Now securities licensed in Florida and California, James started working in the financial services industry with his wife, Jennifer, over a decade ago. Initially entering the business to assist Jennifer and take some work off her plate, he quickly found that he had a passion for helping others. He also noticed a growing need in the financial advisory sector, as most friends, family and clients he worked with were unsure of how to reach retirement with sufficient income streams.

Now, on a day-to-day basis, James enjoys meeting with clients both virtually and in-person. Immediately, he likes to understand each client’s goals in relation to where they currently are. Always analytical and business-oriented, he then assembles a road map to help clients reach retirement safely. “We’re modern in that we use all of our options to help every client, but we’re still old fashioned in the sense that we love to work with our clients, personally and professionally,” James says. “At the end of the day, the most important thing is that the person sitting across from me feels comfortable and confident with their plan and situation.”

Growing up while his father was in the Army, James is originally from Nuremberg, Germany. Though his family was constantly on the move early in his life, they finally settled in the New England area, where James lived until his early-20s. Often seeking new opportunities, he first moved to Florida with a friend to work on houses and eventually climbed the ranks in a custom cabinetry firm. He eventually went on to meet the love of his life and achieve his bachelor’s degree in business administration, following his entrepreneurship dreams.

Now his focus is on his own business, growing his firm for his children and his family as well as helping his clients on the path toward retirement and success as business owners. He also thoroughly enjoys the educational aspect of his job. “My favorite thing about my job is teaching people something they can’t learn anywhere else. A lot of times you don’t learn these things in high school, and your parents aren’t teaching you this stuff because they might also need some help,” James says. “It can take a professional to teach these principles, and I like the feeling of being able to be that person for them and make that change in the lives of our clients.”

Though he spends much of his free time working, James spends his time away from the office with his family. “I’ve been all over the country and to different parts of the world, but for me, home isn’t really a place,” James says. “Jennifer is from here, so when she thinks of home, she thinks of Florida. When I think of home, I think of Jennifer.”

He and Jennifer have three children named Trinity, Carter and Isabella, which is where the “TCI” in TCI Financial comes from. Though Isabella, their oldest, has moved out of the house, and Trinity and Carter have already begun chasing their own dreams as high school students, the Johnson family remains incredibly close. They often visit beaches, go to amusement parks and host get-togethers with family and friends. James is also the chairman of the Code Enforcement Board in his suburb, which he believes gives him a chance to guide his community toward a better future.

James and Jennifer are football superfans and season ticket holders for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Growing up in New England turned James into a Patriots fan, but visiting Raymond James Stadium eight times per year has made him loyal to his local team. “The Pats are our team, but it was perfect when Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski came over,” he says. “That was then I was completely sold on the Buccaneers, and the ride has been really fun so far.”

From the name of the firm to the couple’s intentions, TCI Financial is truly a family-oriented company. “Being so close as a family, and growing up without means, I know how important it is to have the support we offer,” James says. “I’d also love for my kids to follow us into financial services someday. I’m not going to stop them from chasing their own dreams, but there’s no one I’d rather hand the firm off to.”

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United in their goals as a couple, Jennifer and James look to put their heads together and help you achieve your goals. They also have their own individual objectives, as well as objectives they strive for as business owners. Through their understanding of where you are, where you’re going and where you’d like to be, our powerful pair can help you reach your ambitions.

Jennifer’s first insurance license was a temporary one, simply so that she could test the waters and see if she liked working in the industry. As it turns out, she loved it, and her passion has not fleeted after more than a decade of financial service. Her desire to help others is driven by her love for education, and she believes that she can help anyone navigate a financial roadmap, either as a business owner or as an individual. Read More

James Johnson

CEO and Financial Advisor

James originally found his passion for financial services through his wife. After achieving his securities license, he learned that he truly enjoys the process of educating and guiding our clients. Now he spends most of his time operating his business and building his relationships with friends and family, and he aims to ensure that our clients can do both successfully, as well. Read More

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Phone: (407) 739-8937
Fax: (800) 947-0380
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