Scott Chon is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Honolulu, HI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 15 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2017, he worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney for two years. Chon operates Honolulu Financial Partners, LLC, an entity associated with his LPL business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies, supported by technology tools for research and operations.

Liane Chong is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Honolulu, HI, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. She has worked with MassMutual and affiliated firms since 2011 and previously with Ameriprise Financial Services and Aflac. Outside of her advisory role, she is an author and speaker and operates small business ventures selling crafted items. MassMutual Investors Services, a subsidiary of MassMutual, provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, offering collaborative planning engagements supported by firm-approved analytical tools.

Andrew Meade is a Senior Vice President and Resident Director - Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He leads the Meade Group, focusing on helping clients develop purposeful and strategic approaches to their wealth to achieve personal and professional goals. Andrew advises clients at various life stages, sometimes spanning four generations in a family, and provides investment guidance to non-profit organizations to support their missions through investment policy, education, and administrative assistance. Andrew began his career as a Financial Advisor in 2010 and joined Merrill Lynch in 2012. He holds a Bachelor's degree from the Shidler College of Business at the University of Hawaii at Manoa with degrees in Finance and International Business. He has earned several professional designations, including Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), Certified 401(k) Professional (CKP), and Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA). He has been nationally recognized by Forbes multiple times, including rankings as Hawaii's top Next-Generation Wealth Advisor and Best-in-State Wealth Advisor from 2017 through 2026. Outside of his professional role, Andrew is involved in community organizations such as the Historic Hawaii Foundation, Kaneohe Yacht Club, Make-a-Wish Hawaii, Waikiki Yacht Club, and the YMCA of Honolulu. He is an avid sailor and waterman, competing in sailing regattas and participating in the Transpac Race. Andrew lives in Honolulu with his wife, their three sons, and their dog.

Kevin Sakamoto is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He holds several professional designations, including Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Kevin earned his Bachelor's Degree from the University of Hawaii System. He is a member of the Association for Investment Management and Research (AIMR). Outside of his professional work, Kevin enjoys adventure sports, baseball, boating, fishing, golfing, music, skiing, spending time with his family, and traveling.

Khoi Bui is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 17 years of industry experience. He is currently with Morgan Stanley, having previously worked at Edward Jones, Fidelity Investments, and Charles Schwab. Based in Honolulu, HI, Khoi holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a variety of advisory programs to individuals and institutions. The firm provides tailored financial planning and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Christian Garcia is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Aiea, HI, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and possessing 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 2007. In addition to his advisory role, Garcia receives compensation for referrals of home-related services and loan products through co-located affiliates. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm offers model-based investment strategies supported by third-party asset managers and custody providers, operating through a large network of advisors.

Daniel Kim is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2011. Kim serves as a board member and president of the Rotary Club of Metropolitan Honolulu, engaging in community, cultural, and humanitarian activities. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and advanced modeling tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers services through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group.

Chad Nakamura is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Pearl City, HI, holding CFP® and ChFC® designations, with nine years of industry experience. Before joining Edward Jones in 2018, he worked at Mutual of Omaha Investor Services, Mutual of Omaha Insurance Company, Osage Pacific Advisors, and Milestone Coach. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Cecilia Horton Williams is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and six years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities LLC, and Abacus Pro Services, Inc., as well as three years at The Bar Association of San Francisco. LPL Enterprise serves a broad client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, banks, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm’s investment approach is model-driven, offering financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and participation in a wrap program, with additional services in trust custody, insurance, and lending through affiliated entities.

Jacob Gonzalez is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Honolulu, HI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Central Pacific Bank, NYLIFE Securities LLC, and New York Life Insurance Co. He also serves in the United States Army Reserve. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by research tools and various financial products alongside its advisory services.

Brent Curlow is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Honolulu, Hawaii, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 20 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Raymond James Financial Services and First Hawaiian Advisors. He serves as a board member and president of the Financial Planning Association Hawaii and is also a board director for CFA Hawaii, where he coordinates sponsorships for social events. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and integrates sophisticated modeling techniques in its planning services.

Michael Cobb is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked previously at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC for over two decades. Outside of his advisory role, he is the band leader and lead vocalist for Hawaiian Soul Enterprises LLC, a musical group based in Honolulu. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and corporate entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach with access to third-party asset managers and offers financial planning, consulting, and participation in wrap programs.

Sean Kleeman is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has nine years of industry experience. He has previously worked with Avantax Advisory Services and related entities and has operated The Kleeman Corporation, a tax, bookkeeping, payroll, and business consulting firm, since 2004. Outside of his advisory role, Kleeman serves as a Director of the Mililani Town Cluster 35 Homeowners' Association and is a board member and treasurer of the Central Oahu Senior Day Care Association. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutions. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management options, financial planning, and access to various third-party money managers.

Gordon Sun is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Honolulu, HI. He holds a Series 63 designation and has 33 years of industry experience, including previous roles at Ameriprise and Uvest Financial Services Group. He also operates under the DBA Anton Financial. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, utilizing research model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies supported by advanced operational tools.

Kirk Taniguchi is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, providing clients with access to comprehensive investment resources and banking services through Bank of America. He has been part of the financial services industry since 1995, beginning his career at Merrill Lynch’s New York City global headquarters following his graduation from business school. Kirk joined Merrill’s Honolulu office in 2001, where he continues to serve clients. Kirk holds a bachelor’s degree in Economics from Occidental College and a Master’s degree in Business Administration from Columbia University. He earned the Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®) designation in 2004 and holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) credential. Over his career, Kirk has been recognized by Barron’s as one of "America’s Top Financial Advisors," earning spots on the Top 1,000 list in 2013 and the Top 1,200 list in 2014, 2015, and 2016. His areas of expertise include retirement planning, tax minimization, family wealth management, socially responsible and ESG investing, and institutional investment consulting. Outside of his professional work, Kirk enjoys hiking, spending time with his family, and traveling. His approach is centered on collaborating with clients to develop customized financial strategies designed to help achieve their long-term goals.

Brayden Miyashiro is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Waipahu, HI, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset thresholds, providing detailed recommendation reports that address income, Social Security, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis within a structured program that emphasizes managed accounts and uses algorithmic tools to support its recommendations.

Ronald Ivanick is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked for Crown Capital Securities, LP for 19 years. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning, portfolio management, and institutional platforms, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment strategies.

Darren Yoshioka is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 20 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2004 and holds a Series 66 designation. UBS Financial Services provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individual, corporate, and institutional clients, offering fee-based financial planning, portfolio management, and access to proprietary research and institutional trading capabilities.

Timothy Davis is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 19 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at American Savings Bank, Cetera Investment Services, and E*TRADE Securities. He is based in Honolulu, HI. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Eric Fujimoto is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Aiea, HI, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 2005. Outside of his advisory work, Fujimoto is involved in several community and nonprofit organizations, including serving on the board of Hoea - The Foundation, which awards grants to youth-focused initiatives, and holding leadership roles with local groups such as Na Koa and the Rotary Club of Pearlridge. Ameriprise serves individuals approaching or in retirement, offering a retirement-income planning service that combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored recommendations. The firm provides a wide range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.