Michael Joseph Breen

Advisor at Merrill — Kailua Kona, HI 6831 Alii Dr

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Credentials

Series 63, Series 65

Experience

29 years

Location

Kailua Kona, HI 96740

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Merrill

Institution

Total advisors

25,588

Across 3,189 offices

Clients per advisor

70 Very Low

Avg AUM per client

$860,085 Very High

HNW client ratio

29% High

About

Michael Breen is a Private Wealth Advisor and a co-founder of The ABGO Group within Merrill Private Wealth Management. He directs integrated strategies and advice for a select group of ultra-high-net-worth clients, tailoring his approach to the unique goals and priorities of each person and family. Michael has significant experience advising entrepreneurs, corporate executives, and venture capital principals, focusing on pre- and post-IPO strategies, concentrated and restricted stock management, mergers, private sales, and tax-sensitive wealth transfer.

Michael began his financial services career in 1997 at Morgan Stanley and has been with Merrill since 1999. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from Santa Clara University, where he was a member of the varsity golf team. He holds the designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA).

Outside of his professional work, Michael enjoys staying active through triathlons and golf. He is a member of the Olympic Club in San Francisco. Michael and his wife Cathy reside in Kailua Kona with their three children.

Client services

Based on Merrill

Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers Educational seminars or workshops
Performance measurement reports, allocation modeling, ips, research reports and services, see schedule d

Expertise

Pre-IPO planning Concentrated stock management Liquidity event planning Business exit / sale strategy Charitable giving & philanthropy

Occupation focus

Founder/Business Owner Executive

Demographic focus

Values-based investing SRI/ESG (Socially Responsible Investing/Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance) Women Professionals

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Commissions

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Location

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Kailua Kona, HI 6831 Alii Dr

78 6831 Alii Dr, Pbig Kailua Kona Private Wealth

Kailua Kona HI 96740

Advisors at this office

4

Most active in

California · Hawaii · Nevada · Texas

Work history

29 years of industry experience

Bank Of America, N.a.

2009 - Present • 17 years

San Mateo, CA

Merrill

1999 - Present • 27 years

San Mateo, CA

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Business activities & affiliations

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William W

PFS™

Kailua-Kona, HI

Investment Dynamics Consulting Group, LLC

William Wong is the sole advisor at Investment Dynamics Consulting Group, LLC and holds the PFS™ designation with 24 years of industry experience. He has operated his independent advisory firm since 2000 and maintains multiple non-investment business roles, including president of a CPA tax and accounting firm, a real estate development company, and a family entertainment center. Investment Dynamics Consulting Group, LLC provides investment supervisory services primarily to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers non-discretionary portfolio management focused on diversified mutual fund and ETF allocations, conducting formal reviews at least annually and emphasizing client-imposed investment restrictions.

Wealth management General tax planning Real estate investing
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John G

ChFC®

Kona, HI

Integrated Wealthcare, LLC

John Gallagher is a ChFC® credentialed advisor with Integrated Wealthcare, LLC, where he has worked since 2023. He has one year of financial advisory experience and concurrently practices emergency medicine with Hawaii Emergency Physicians Associated. Integrated Wealthcare is an SEC-registered wealth management firm that primarily serves physicians and medical professionals, alongside high-net-worth individuals, families, business owners, and retirement plans. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management and financial planning, utilizing documented risk assessments and globally diversified model portfolios with regular rebalancing.

Long-term care insurance Disability insurance Life insurance needs analysis Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business Financial Management Doctor or Medical Professional Founder/Business Owner Independent Contractor Established Professionals
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Andre L

Series 66

Kailua-Kona, HI

ACP Investment Management

Andre Lister is a financial advisor with ACP Investment Management, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Financial Advocates Investment Management, LPL Financial, Merrill, and other firms. ACP Investment Management, established in 2025, provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and pension/retirement-plan consulting primarily to institutional and plan-level clients rather than individual high-net-worth households. The firm employs a customized investment approach that includes a range of asset types and strategies, with a focus on retirement plan consulting and ERISA fiduciary services.

Options & derivatives strategies Concentrated stock management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Charitable giving & philanthropy General tax planning Executive Founder/Business Owner
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Adam R

Series 63, Series 65

Kailua-Kona, HI

ACP Investment Management

Adam Reugh is a financial advisor at ACP Investment Management with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Financial Advocates Investment Management and ICM Asset Management Inc. ACP Investment Management, established in 2025, provides discretionary investment management and consulting services primarily to pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers customized portfolios and emphasizes retirement plan consulting alongside institutional and plan-level advisory services.

Options & derivatives strategies Concentrated stock management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Charitable giving & philanthropy General tax planning Executive Founder/Business Owner
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Mark J

CFP®, Series 63, Series 66

Kailua-Kona, HI

Western Wealth Management LLC

Mark Johnson is a CFP® with 23 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Western Wealth Management LLC since 2016. He previously worked at LPL Financial, LLC and Business Consultants, Inc. Johnson provides investment advisory services through Western Wealth Management, LLC, an independent firm based in Golden, Colorado. Western Wealth Management serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm operates as a decentralized network of investment adviser representatives offering comprehensive portfolio management, financial planning, and a range of investment strategies through multiple custodial platforms and sponsored programs.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Options & derivatives strategies
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Larry M

Series 63, Series 65

Kailua-Kona, HI

Foundations Investment Advisors LLC

Larry Mccabe is a financial advisor with Foundations Investment Advisors LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 24 years of industry experience. He has held previous roles at Insight Folios, AE Wealth Management, and Allstate Financial Services, among others. He is also the owner of Aloha Life & Retirement, Inc., an investment advisory and insurance business. Foundations Investment Advisors, LLC provides financial planning and portfolio management services to individual and high-net-worth clients, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and registered investment companies. The firm uses a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, model portfolios, and an asymmetric rebalancing approach to tailor advice and manage client accounts.

ESG / Sustainable investing
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