Jim Winstel, CLU, RICP, CLTC
Managing Partner
Management

Dedicated to building strong teams and making a lasting impact in the community.
Jim Winstel is a Managing Partner at Coastal Wealth. He joined MassMutual South Florida in November 2014 as an Agency Managing Director to lead the firm’s Fort Myers, Florida district office. With a career in financial services that began in 1997, Jim brings over two decades of experience in helping clients meet their financial goals, estate strategies, and insurance needs.
He began his career with Northwestern Mutual in Phoenix, Arizona, where he spent 17 years as a trusted advisor and leader. A Southwest Florida native, Jim returned to the Fort Myers area to grow a team of financial professionals and contribute meaningfully to the local community. In his leadership role, he focuses on developing results-oriented, self-motivated individuals with a strong work ethic who thrive in a collaborative, supportive environment.
Jim earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics and Finance from Barry University. He holds FINRA Series 6 and 63 licenses as well as a 2-15 license for life, health, and annuities. Outside of work, Jim enjoys spending time outdoors with his wife and children, pursuing activities such as water sports, camping, bicycling, hiking, and sports.
Career Snapshot
Agency Managing Director
– MassMutual South Florida (Joined 2014)
17-Year Career
– Northwestern Mutual, Phoenix, AZ
Bachelor’s Degree
– Economics & Finance, Barry University
Licenses: FINRA Series 6, 63; 2-15
(Life, Health, Annuities)
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My Approach
Knowledge is the key to a successful financial future. My background, experience, and commitment to providing you with the resources you need to make financial decisions can help make your financial future as successful as you need it to be. I pride myself in getting to know each client so that I can understand their individual needs and what matters most to them.
This helps me recommend products and strategies designed to meet your current needs, and more importantly, your future needs.
My goal is to provide holistic, comprehensive financial services to individuals and businesses. I can help you make good financial decisions seeking to help avoid potential issues by providing you with superior client service focused on tailored, objective financial strategies, to help you reach your goals.
Our Six
Step Process
Six clear steps. One powerful strategy for your financial future.
Identify
your unique situation
and goal.
Gather Information
to prepare your strategy.
Managed
Analyze
your current portfolio to identify any gaps that may exist.
Present Strategy
review your goals and discuss recommended strateties
Review
strategies in place so you can make informed decisions & meet goals
Impliment
strategies to help you achieve financial freedom.
Solutions That Have Impact
Achieving your financial goals takes patience to create the kind of possibilities that money can buy. Whether you’re saving for a home, a college education, a dream project, or preparing for retirement, having a trusted financial professional can support and guide you to make solid decisions that can turn life goals into reality.
Personal Solution
Protection
- Life Insurance
- Disability
- Income Insurance
- Long Term Care
- Medical | Health | Dental
Retirement
Services
- 401(k)
- 403(b)
- 457(b)
- IRAs
- Roth IRA
- Defined Benefit Plans
Investment Products Services
- Annuities (Fixed & Variable)
- Brokerage
Investments
Estate Planning
- Tax Efficiency Strategies
- Charitable Giving
Business Solutions
Smart solutions for succession, compensation, and employee benefits. Helping businesses protect what they’ve built and plan what’s next.
Succession
- Buy-sell protection
- Key person coverage
- Buy-out funding
Qualified Plans
- 401(k)
- Simple/SEP IRAs
- Defined Benefit Plans
Non-Qualified
Plans
- Executive Bonus
- Deferred Compensation
- Split Dollar
Group Benefits
- Health Savings Account
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Long Term Care
- Disability Insurance
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