Jim has over 25 years of business experience with Fortune 500 companies and is uniquely qualified to assist and guide individuals and business clients at all levels in their pursuit of financial security and independence. He has been assisting individuals and small business owners with their insurance and financial needs in the Carolinas, Florida, and New England for almost two decades. Prior to getting into insurance and financial services, he served as President, Chief Operating Officer, and Board Director of a US based multimillion-dollar tool manufacturing subsidiary of the largest industrial tool company in the world headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
Earlier in his career, he spent 10 years with the General Electric Company, traveling extensively throughout Europe and Asia educating manufacturers and end users on his work on GE's industrial diamond. Jim would later go on to start and operate his own manufacturers' representative, distribution, and consulting firm.
As a former business owner and corporate executive, Jim knows and understands the multitude of retirement planning challenges that face business owners, employees, and individuals. With that background and experience, Jim has the in-depth know-how to assist and guide his clients in their pursuit of financial security and independence.
Jim is qualified to recommend investment products and services for individuals and businesses at all levels. Jim is a member of the Greater Wilmington and North Brunswick Chambers of Commerce, and served 4 years as an Ambassador for the Greater Wilmington Chamber. During his time as a corporate manufacturing executive, Jim also served as a Board Member of the Industrial Diamond Association of America. In 1996, he received an honorary Professional Engineering Degree from his alma mater, the University of Missouri-Rolla.
Jim's educational background includes Ph.D., MS and BS Degrees from Ohio State University, the University of Missouri, and Alfred University, respectively. He and his wife Barbara of 30 years, reside in the Waterford community of Leland, NC. They have three sons and seven grandchildren. You can reach Jim at (910) 371-3054 (Office), (910) 262-5600 (Mobile), (910) 371-3411 (Fax), or Jim@JTFinancialsolutions.com (email).
