Catherine Nakamura is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 13 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with First Hawaiian Advisors and First Hawaiian Bank since 2014. Nakamura’s roles include wealth advisory and providing life insurance products tailored to specific client segments. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm provides non-discretionary planning using analytical tools and supports advisory programs across a broad advisor network, with specialized offerings in municipal finance and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory services.

Byron Nakano is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his career at Merrill Lynch in 2001 after transitioning from the technology sector where he founded a computer networking company. Byron focuses on delivering personalized wealth management strategies tailored to the unique financial goals of his clients. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics from the University of Hawaii and has earned several professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), and CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA). Byron's areas of expertise include retirement planning, portfolio management, tax minimization, and personal and corporate investment strategy. Born in Mississippi and raised globally as the child of a U.S. Air Force Colonel, Byron is fluent in Japanese and English. He participates in community volunteering through the Merrill tradition and enjoys a variety of personal interests such as cooking, football, skydiving, soccer, spending time with his family, surfing, swimming, traveling, volleyball, and watching movies.

Justin Akai is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Honolulu, HI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at First Hawaiian Bank and Pruco Securities LLC. Outside of advising, he works as a bookkeeper for FirstLine Booking. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base that includes individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party managers.

Darren Agena is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Honolulu, Hawaii, and has 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2016. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a variety of advisory programs and tailored financial planning using structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services that include estate planning and corporate financial planning agreements.

Jonathan Countess is a financial advisor with Merrill in Honolulu, HI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 39 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 1995 and at Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies supported by internal and third-party managers for a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Grant Yamaguchi is a financial advisor at Cetera with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation and has worked with firms including LPL Financial and Summit Financial Group. Outside of his advisory role, he has served as a lifeguard at Makiki Pool for over 20 years. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates a nationwide network of independent advisors serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a range of portfolio management and financial planning services. The firm offers multiple program options including model portfolios and bespoke strategies, managing over $256 billion in assets.

Rylen Ochiai is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with two years of industry experience. He previously worked at First Hawaiian Bank for five years and served as an assistant at Wealth Managing Partners for two years. He holds the Series 66 designation and is based in Honolulu, HI. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary advice through a centralized consulting team.

Guy Masuda is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 37 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2017, he worked for Wedbush Morgan Securities for 12 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of CG MASUDA LLC, a support company. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutions. The firm uses tailored, non-discretionary planning and analytical tools to support client goals and maintains unique offerings such as municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Ye Yao is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She works closely with clients to develop personalized wealth management strategies that reflect their unique financial goals and life circumstances. Ye focuses on a broad range of client needs, including family wealth management, legacy planning, retirement income, tax minimization, philanthropic planning, and portfolio management services. Ye holds a Bachelor's Degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Fluent in both Chinese and English, she brings a disciplined approach to portfolio management, emphasizing understanding what matters most to her clients and tailoring financial solutions accordingly. In addition to her professional work, Ye is involved in community activities, including contributions to Boston Children's Hospital and The Phyo Nyi Nyi Kyaw Memorial Foundation. She is also connected with professional organizations such as Pearlside Church and The Phyo Nyi Nyi Kyaw Memorial Foundation. Outside of her financial advisory role, her personal interests include biking, drawing, hiking, music, pottery, reading, running marathons, swimming, and writing.

Paul Kinkelaar is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 36 years of industry experience. He is currently with Wells Fargo Advisors and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Merrill. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a caregiver to a child under California’s In-Home Support Services program. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of planning solutions that include retirement, education, risk, and wealth-transfer strategies, among others. The firm supports advisors with proprietary research and planning tools, delivering tailored recommendations through meetings and written summaries.

Kara Warsh is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Honolulu, HI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and with 17 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2014. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in consignment selling through a local retail business, Lucky Penny Hawaii. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs and financial planning services to individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm employs structured planning tools and investment modeling but generally acts in an advisory capacity without providing individual security recommendations as part of standalone plans.

Herman Ching is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Honolulu, HI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 50 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Ching is a member of the 377 Investment Club, an investment group based in Honolulu. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Justin Mc Clain is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Honolulu, HI. He has 11 years of industry experience and has been with Edward Jones since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he creates digital media content through a YouTube channel featuring relaxing music and ambient sounds as a personal hobby. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Lila Marantz is a financial advisor at Stifel with 37 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co. Inc. since 2011. Outside of her advisory role, Marantz serves on the boards of several educational institutions in Hawaii, including as president of the board for Hawaii Classical Academy. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional investors, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Kehaunani Shayler is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 38 years of industry experience. Her prior experience includes roles at Bwc Investment Services and First Hawaiian Bank. She is also associated with First Hawaiian Advisors in a non-investment capacity. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting supported by advanced analytical tools and maintains specialized services such as municipal advisory work and a SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory program.

Helen Curlow is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with 13 years of industry experience, currently practicing at Morgan Stanley in Honolulu, HI. Her prior experience includes roles at Edward Jones and Bank of Hawaii. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and a structured discovery process. The firm manages significant client assets and provides its services through a combination of direct and employer-sponsored plans.

Christian Tuyay is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Honolulu, HI. He holds a Series 66 designation and began his advisory career at Edward Jones in 2025. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at Henry Schein Dental starting in 2009. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory and investment strategies, operates under a fiduciary standard, and supports its services with a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Rena Tomlinson Yamanouchi is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 20 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and holds a Series 66 designation. Outside of her advisory role, she teaches yoga and serves on the board of the Would Uchinanchu Business Group - Hawaii Chapter, a private foundation focused on civic and cultural activities. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and a wide range of advisory programs. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and investment analysis to support its financial advice.

Richard May is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional with 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. since 2017 and previously held roles at First Hawaiian Bank and BancWest Investment Services. He is also an Associate with First Hawaiian Advisors, where he customizes personal financial solutions including retirement and education planning. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual, institutional, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and supports municipal and public finance work through unique affiliations.

Richard Pinto is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has previously worked at OSAIC, SagePoint Financial, VSR Financial Services, and Insphere Securities. Outside of advising, he is involved in several business ventures, including Trusted Auto Group and Trusted Advisors Group Hawaii, Inc. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive technology tools and a broad network of over 22,800 advisors.