Seasoned financial advisors working with clients approaching retirement in Hawaii
The right financial advisor for you depends on how you weigh location, expertise, experience, the clients they typically serve, and how they work with you.
You might be approaching retirement and wondering how to balance income needs with preserving your savings. A common mistake is focusing only on investments without planning for the timing and sources of your retirement income.
- Income sequencing. Ask how they plan withdrawals from different accounts to minimize taxes and extend your savings.
- Social Security timing. Confirm if they help you decide when to start benefits for the best lifetime outcome.
- Healthcare cost planning. Make sure they consider Medicare and potential long-term care expenses in your retirement budget.
- Experience with Hawaii-specific factors. Local cost of living and tax rules can impact your retirement plan; see how they incorporate these into their advice.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Gail H
CFP®, Series 63
Honolulu, HI
Ameriprise
Gail Hamada specializes in retirement income strategy and Social Security optimization, making her well-suited for clients approaching retirement in Hawaii. With 35 years of experience and CFP® certification, she works at Ameriprise, a large firm offering tax-efficient retirement planning services with a 0.15% AUM fee, providing a structured approach that balances income needs and savings preservation.
Experience: 36 years
Avg account: $471,167
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David S
Series 63, Series 65
Honlulu, HI
Cetera
David Shimana specializes in retirement planning for those approaching retirement in Hawaii, with 25 years of experience and expertise in wealth management, tax-loss harvesting, and retirement plans for business owners. Operating from Honolulu with Cetera, a large firm serving diverse clients, he offers flexible fee structures including flat fees and hourly consulting, which may appeal to clients seeking tailored financial planning within a broad advisory platform.
Experience: 26 years
Avg account: $306,089
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Kenneth L
Series 63, Series 65
Honolulu, HI
UBS Financial Services
Kenneth Lai's 30 years of experience and focus on general retirement planning and cash flow budgeting make him well-suited to assist those approaching retirement in Hawaii. Based in Honolulu with UBS Financial Services, a large firm offering proprietary research and model-based asset allocations, he also serves high-net-worth clients and understands local factors, differentiating him from advisors with less institutional support or regional expertise.
Experience: 30 years
Avg account: $693,691
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Elias B
Series 66
Honolulu, HI
Merrill
Elias Beniga offers extensive expertise in retirement income strategy and planning for business owners, making him well-suited for those approaching retirement in Hawaii. With 23 years of industry experience, a Series 66 designation, and a background in business banking and community leadership in Hawaii, he combines local insight with a disciplined, tailored approach, differentiating him from advisors focused solely on investment management.
Experience: 24 years
Avg account: $860,085
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David O
Series 63, Series 65
Honolulu, HI
Equitable Advisors
David Oconnor specializes in retirement income strategy and Social Security optimization, making him well-suited for those approaching retirement in Hawaii. With 32 years of experience at Equitable Advisors, a large firm offering both advisory and brokerage services, he serves high-net-worth baby boomers and provides flexible fee structures including asset-based and hourly fees, distinguishing him from other seasoned advisors in the area.
Experience: 32 years
Avg account: $609,299
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