Seasoned, college savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) 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.
If you're planning for your child's education expenses, you need an advisor who understands the unique challenges of college savings in Hawaii, including high local housing costs that can impact overall funding needs. Without this insight, you might underestimate how much to save or choose the wrong savings vehicles.
- Long-term cost outlook. Look for advisors who factor in Hawaii's housing market when projecting college expenses, not just tuition fees.
- Account type guidance. Confirm they explain differences between 529 plans, UTMA accounts, and other options, helping you pick what fits your goals.
- Tax implications. Ask how they navigate state and federal tax benefits or penalties tied to college savings accounts.
- Experience matters. Seasoned advisors here bring decades of knowledge managing education funding strategies tailored to Hawaii families.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Christopher R
Series 63, Series 65
Lihue, HI
LPL Financial
Christopher Rine's 29 years of experience and focus on college savings, including 529 plans and UTMA accounts, equip him to address Hawaii's unique education funding challenges. Operating from Lihue, HI, he offers flat-fee financial planning through LPL Financial, a large firm with extensive resources, which may appeal to clients seeking comprehensive support beyond just college savings.
Experience: 29 years
Avg account: $399,489
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Brent C
Series 63, Series 66
Honolulu, HI
Charles Schwab
Brent Cassell's 21 years of experience and expertise in college savings, multi-state taxation, and real estate investing equip him to address Hawaii's unique challenges in funding education, including high local housing costs. Operating within Charles Schwab's large-firm environment, he serves primarily high-net-worth clients with a 0.80% annual AUM fee, offering access to multi-asset model portfolios and discretionary managed accounts, distinguishing him from advisors with smaller practices or different fee structures.
Experience: 21 years
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Winnie L
Series 63, Series 65
Honolulu, HI
Merrill
Winnie Lam's 25 years of experience and specialization in college savings plans like 529s and UTMA accounts make her well-equipped to address the unique challenges of funding education in Hawaii, including high local housing costs. As a seasoned advisor at Merrill Lynch, she serves mid-career professionals and HENRY clients with a 1.10% AUM fee, offering comprehensive wealth management and retirement income strategies alongside her college savings expertise.
Experience: 25 years
Avg account: $860,085
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Peter E
Series 63, Series 65
Honolulu, HI
Empower Advisory Group
Peter Eddy's 35 years of experience and expertise in college savings, including 529 plans and UTMA accounts, equip him to address Hawaii's unique education funding challenges. Operating within Empower Advisory Group, a large firm offering flat-fee and subscription pricing, he combines long-term portfolio management with tailored savings strategies, distinguishing him from advisors with less integrated service models or different fee structures.
Experience: 36 years
Avg account: $565,063
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Gordon A
Series 63, Series 65
Honolulu, HI
Centaurus Financial, Inc.
Gordon Asahara specializes in college savings plans like 529s and UTMA accounts, bringing 23 years of experience and a deep understanding of Hawaii's unique education funding challenges. Operating from a large firm, he offers flexible fee structures including negotiable hourly rates, and combines fundamental and technical analysis to tailor strategies, distinguishing him from advisors with narrower focuses or less diverse investment approaches.
Experience: 24 years
Avg account: $213,989
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