Seasoned, business ownership considerations financial advisors 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.
Owning a business in Hawaii means you might face unique tax rules, succession challenges, or decisions about selling or expanding your company. Without the right guidance, you could overlook key financial moves that protect your business and personal wealth.
- Succession planning insight. Confirm how they help you prepare for passing your business on, including tax and family dynamics.
- Tax strategy expertise. Ask how they navigate Hawaii-specific tax laws that affect your business income and personal finances.
- Exit strategy clarity. Understand their approach to timing and structuring a sale or transfer to maximize value and minimize surprises.
- Cash flow integration. See how they incorporate your business cash flow into your overall financial plan, not just your personal investments.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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John C
Series 63, Series 65
Columbus, OH
Concorde Asset Management, LLC
John Chess brings over 21 years of experience and specializes in business ownership considerations, making him well-equipped to address the unique financial challenges faced by business owners in Hawaii. His firm, Concorde Asset Management, offers both discretionary and non-discretionary investment management with a flat-fee structure and serves a diverse client base, including corporations and retirement plans, which may provide broader financial planning perspectives compared to other advisors.
Experience: 21 years
Avg account: $160,496
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Kelly S
CFP®, ChFC®, Series 66
Honolulu, HI
Morgan Stanley
Kelly Shota's 25 years of experience and focus on business ownership considerations make her well-equipped to address the unique financial challenges faced by business owners in Hawaii, including succession planning and exit strategies. Operating from Edward Jones, a large firm with over $1 trillion in assets under management, she offers a comprehensive range of advisory strategies and charges up to 1.35% annually, providing seasoned guidance within a robust support network.
Experience: 25 years
Avg account: $670,481
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Christopher H
Series 63, Series 65
Kapaa, HI
Merrill
Christopher Hochuli's extensive 30 years of experience and focus on business ownership considerations make him well-equipped to address the unique financial challenges faced by business owners in Hawaii, including succession planning and tax strategies. As a Merrill advisor, he offers active portfolio management and wealth management services, primarily serving high-earning professionals like doctors and attorneys, with a 1.10% AUM fee for managed strategies under $2 million, distinguishing him through his large-firm resources and specialized expertise.
Experience: 30 years
Avg account: $860,085
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Warren B
ChFC®, Series 63, Series 65
Honolulu, HI
Mutual Of Omaha Investor Services, Inc.
Warren Baba's 29 years of experience and expertise in business ownership considerations and retirement plans for business owners make him well-equipped to address the unique financial challenges faced by business owners in Hawaii. Operating independently with a flat-fee structure, he offers flexible financial planning and consulting services through Mutual of Omaha Investor Services, which serves a diverse client base including corporations and retirement plans, distinguishing him from advisors focused solely on individual clients.
Experience: 29 years
Avg account: $4,656
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Aric A
Series 63, Series 66
Kailua, HI
Thrivent Investment Management
Aric Ahlgren's 27 years of experience and focus on business ownership considerations equip him to address complex issues like succession planning and tax strategies specific to Hawaii. As part of Thrivent Investment Management, a large firm offering dedicated planning services, he integrates business cash flow into comprehensive financial plans, distinguishing him from advisors with smaller firm affiliations or less extensive local experience.
Experience: 27 years
Avg account: $162,801
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