Jason Hauanio serves as an Associate Resident Director and Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill. He specializes in developing customized wealth management strategies addressing wealth accumulation, preservation, and transfer. His approach includes portfolio development, liability management, tax minimization, asset preservation, and emphasizes securing lifetime retirement income streams. Jason also provides business owners with strategies for cash management, group benefit plans, financing solutions, and succession planning services offered through Bank of America, N.A.
He holds a High School Diploma from Kamehameha Schools, a Bachelor's Degree and a Master's Degree in Finance from the University of Hawaii Manoa Business School. Jason has earned several professional designations, including Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He is proficient in English and Japanese.
Outside of his professional work, Jason is involved with the Innovations Public Charter School Foundation and the Kona Hospital Foundation. His personal interests include spending time with his family, surfing, and traveling.