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Steven Nakao is the sole advisor at Aloha Wealthcare Management, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 24 years of industry experience. He has been involved with Net Hawaii, Inc. since 1995, where he serves as a pension administrator providing third-party pension plan services. Aloha Wealthcare Management offers investment advisory, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, trusts, pension plans, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a non-discretionary investment approach that integrates fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis with an emphasis on long-term asset allocation and periodic portfolio reviews.

We focus on providing honest and personalized life and financial guidance, as independent fiduciary advisors and coaches, to help you achieve your most abundant life. We are comprised of our CEO who is a CPA/PFS, CFP and have psychologists on board for financial and life coaching to accompany our technical advising. Our founder, Abel Soares III, had the vision to build a group of member firms where he would be able to share and utilize his knowledge to give back to those trying to better themselves and their lives. As a devoted husband and proud father of two boys, Abel set out to start a business where he could build a legacy for his family and be available for his family and clients. Abel is part Native Hawai'ian; and he grew up in Southern California, Idaho, and Oahu, Hawai'i. Abel obtained his Masters in Accounting Taxation from Boise State University and went on to work for regional and international CPA and Consulting firms for over 5 years. In these roles, he learned a great deal about various types of business models, industries and the secrets to success. He started his own successful tax and consulting business after obtaining his CPA (Certified Public Accounting License), and soon after discovered his true passion in personal financial planning. After a total of 8 years in the accounting and financial arena, his vision began to grow on how he could best serve clients. Once he obtained his CFP (Certified Financial Planner) and PFS (Personal Financial Specialist) designations, his vision for Hui Malama Advisors LLC and the member firms started coming into focus. Along the way, he noticed that the biggest factor of effective financial management, outside of being educated about finances, was the individual's mindset. This meant that someone with expertise in addressing the human psyche was necessary to provide a more holistic approach to financial planning. Abel set out to find business partners who could help him turn his dreams into a reality. He naturally started with his best partner of all – his wife, Sadé - who is currently completing her doctoral degree in clinical psychology. Together, they made Abel’s vision a reality by incorporating both financial and life coaching; and Hui Malama Advisors LLC was born. Abel has paved his own path into the world of entrepreneur-ism and has also invested in other businesses. He looks forward to using his years of experience in financial planning, consulting, and accounting to assist you in living your most abundant life through The Hui Malama Advisors LLC member firms.

Dalton Forsythe is a financial advisor at TenCap Wealth Coaching with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and eight years of industry experience. He has held roles at MassMutual Life Insurance Company and MML Investors Services, and currently serves as CFO and board member of the Inclusive Sports Foundation, a nonprofit focused on inclusivity in sports for special needs individuals. He is also the Assistant Athletic Director of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) at Utah State University. TenCap Wealth Coaching provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and retirement plan sponsors. The firm offers tailored asset management and co-advisory services with third-party managers, operating from multiple offices and maintaining affiliations with other investment advisers and an insurance entity.

Michael Chinen is a financial advisor at PlanMember Securities Corporation with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with Chinen & Arinaga Financial Group since 2018. Outside of financial services, he was involved with Inspire International dba Inspire Church from 2013 to 2019. PlanMember Securities Corporation provides retirement-plan advisory services to employers and plan participants, serving as an ERISA Section 3(38) fiduciary for many plans. The firm employs a top-down strategic asset allocation approach and manages unitized, risk-based mutual fund portfolios that range from conservative to aggressive.

Joel Kurata is a financial advisor with PlanMember Securities Corporation, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has over five years of experience in the financial industry, including roles at American Pacific Mortgage and Barret Financial Group, as well as operating his own advisory practice. PlanMember Securities Corporation provides retirement-plan advisory services to employers and plan participants, acting as an ERISA Section 3(38) fiduciary for many plans. The firm uses a top-down strategic asset allocation framework to manage risk-based mutual-fund portfolios and offers education and support services to plan sponsors and participants.

James Michishima is a CFP® with 27 years of industry experience, currently serving at Planmember Securities Corporation since 2011. He has held roles at several firms including Symetra Investment Services and Chinen & Arinaga Financial Group, and operates his own CPA practice. Michishima also lectures part-time at the University of Hawaii. Planmember Securities Corporation provides retirement-plan advisory services to employers and plan participants, managing a range of risk-based mutual fund portfolios and offering education and support through seminars and personalized planning. The firm acts as an ERISA Section 3(38) fiduciary and utilizes a top-down strategic asset allocation approach.