John Jenkins founded Asset Preservation Strategies and has dedicated his life to wealth management and financial services. Beginning his career in 1981, John has over four decades of vast experience. Curating a team of esteemed professionals with unparalleled expertise, John feels grateful to offer a comprehensive suite of services to his clientele, who value the first class care, strategy, and education for which Asset Preservation Strategies is known. Earning a service first reputation, John assists clients in being effective stewards of their wealth. Operating always with the highest level of integrity, John puts the client at the heart of every decision. He feels privileged to work with multi-generational clients, helping them create and preserve legacies. John is personally passionate about the legacy of Asset Preservation Strategies and serves as the organization’s visionary to assist the firm in consistent evolution. Through his systematic and relationship driven approach, John has been able to see clients realize their financial dreams and goals.
Living with passion and purpose, John is an avid cyclist outside the office. He regularly participates in cycling events to raise funds and awareness for organizations such as the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, and the Michael J. Fox Foundation. As a two-time Lymphoma survivor, John’s warrior spirit has been an inspiration to many. He is a true servant leader and is devoted to making a difference in the lives of others.
John is a Certified Financial Planner® and has completed the Advanced Wealth Strategist Planner Program, allowing him to be endowed as a full Fellow of the Southern California Institute. Additionally, he is a Certified Agent for the California Partnership for Long Term Care and holds the Accredited Estate Planner designation. John completed five years of service on the Board of Directors of the San Diego Chapter of the Financial Planning Association (FPA) and the Board of the San Diego Estate Planning Council. Today, he is proudly serving as a member of the Estates and Trusts Committee for Rady Children’s Hospital Foundation.
John is the proud father of four children and a grandfather to eight granddaughters and one grandson. His close-knit family members all reside in San Diego County. In his spare time, John plays guitar and sings, on occasion professionally. He enjoys movies, cycling, and culinary pursuits. He serves as Vice President on the board of advisors at his church.