Helping Southern California Families Since 1986

Voted Best of Encinitas — 2021 & 2022*

Independent & Unbiased Insurance Professional

No-Cost Appointments

Retirement Income Planning in Encinitas — Independent and Local

Jim Lee Financial is proud to call Encinitas home. Located on South Coast Highway 101 in the heart of town, we've been helping Encinitas residents strategize for and enjoy retirement since 1986. Whether you live near Moonlight Beach, along the 101 corridor, or up in the hills of Olivenhain, we're your local retirement income planning resource.


As an Encinitas-based independent retirement professional, Jim Lee brings a personal, relationship-driven approach to retirement income planning. No corporate scripts, no high-pressure sales — just honest guidance from someone who lives and works in the same community you do.


Our clients include pre-retirees and retirees, couples coordinating their financial picture, business owners looking ahead, and families navigating legacy decisions. If you want a retirement income strategy that's built around your life, not a product brochure, we'd love to talk.

Schedule a No-Cost Appointment — Just minutes away on Coast Highway 101. Call (760) 436-1711

Encinitas is a community of people who value quality of life, and that doesn't stop at retirement. Whether you're winding down a career, transitioning a business, or simply want to help make sure your retirement assets last, having a dedicated retirement professional right here in town can help make the process feel more personal.


As your neighbors on Coast Highway, we understand the lifestyle and financial priorities that come with living in coastal North County — from property considerations to healthcare options in San Diego's unique market. We're here to help align your retirement income strategy with the life you want to live right here in Encinitas.

From our Coast Highway 101 office, we serve clients across North County San Diego, including:

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Since 1986, Jim Lee has built his Encinitas practice on dedication, transparency, and a family-first approach to retirement income planning. Voted among the best firms in Encinitas in 2021 and 2022*, Jim Lee Financial is the only office on the Coast Highway 101 corridor in Encinitas serving North County families with this depth of independent retirement income guidance — many of our long-standing client relationships started right here in town and have continued for years.

What Clients Are Saying

  • Why should I work with a local retirement professional in Encinitas?

    A local retirement professional understands the cost of living, tax landscape, and lifestyle specific to coastal North County. At Jim Lee Financial, we're right here on Coast Highway 101, which means face-to-face meetings and a true relationship — not a phone number at a distant call center.

  • What retirement services do you offer in Encinitas?

    We offer retirement income planning, Social Security strategy, tax coordination, legacy and estate planning coordination, insurance and annuity strategies, and pension and workplace benefits reviews. Every strategy is built around your situation.

  • Do I need a certain amount of savings to work with Jim Lee Financial?

    We work with clients at many stages of the retirement income planning process. The best way to find out if we may be a fit is to schedule a no-cost meeting — there's no minimum and no obligation.

  • How is Jim Lee Financial different from other retirement professionals in Encinitas?

    Jim is an independent insurance professional, which means he's not tied to any single insurance company or product line. That independence helps him build strategies around your needs, not around a sales quota. With experience helping Southern California families since 1986 and deep roots in the community, he treats every client like family.