Seasoned financial advisors working with executives 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 need an executive advisor if you're navigating complex compensation packages or planning leadership transitions that affect your financial future. Without focused expertise, it's easy to overlook how executive benefits and stock options interact with your broader financial goals. Seasoned advisors bring decades of experience, helping you avoid common pitfalls in executive compensation planning.
- Compensation package insight. Confirm how they analyze your salary, bonuses, and equity awards together to optimize your total rewards.
- Leadership transition planning. Ask how they support financial stability during promotions, relocations, or retirement from executive roles.
- Tax implications expertise. Executive pay often involves unique tax considerations; ensure they address these in your strategy.
- Long-term wealth management. Look for advisors who integrate your executive income with retirement and estate planning for sustained growth.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Melinda F
Series 63, Series 66
Honolulu, HI
Merrill
Melinda Facer's 31 years of experience and focus on executives and mid-career professionals in Honolulu make her well-equipped to navigate complex executive compensation and tax considerations. Affiliated with Merrill, a large firm known for tax-efficient strategies and managed account programs, she offers a 1.10% AUM fee for managed strategies under $2 million, distinguishing her with access to extensive capital markets resources and a broad client service platform.
Experience: 31 years
Avg account: $860,085
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David S
Series 63, Series 65
Honlulu, HI
Cetera
David Shimana's 25 years of experience and focus on executives make him well-equipped to handle complex executive compensation and leadership transition planning in Hawaii. Operating within Cetera, a large firm with over 6,800 advisors, he offers flat-fee and hourly consulting options, blending wealth management and tax-loss harvesting expertise to support high earners approaching retirement.
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 expertise in equity compensation tax strategy make him well-equipped to handle the complexities of executive compensation packages in Hawaii. Based in Honolulu with UBS Financial Services, a large firm offering both brokerage and advisory services, he serves high-net-worth clients and integrates institutional trading capabilities with personalized wealth management, distinguishing him from other seasoned advisors in the region.
Experience: 30 years
Avg account: $693,691
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Michelle V
ChFC®, Series 63, Series 65
Hilo, HI
Edward Jones
Michelle Victorine's 24 years of experience and ChFC® designation equip her to navigate the complexities of executive compensation and leadership transitions in Hawaii. Affiliated with Edward Jones, a large firm managing over $1 trillion in assets, she offers a comprehensive wealth management approach including tax-loss harvesting and multi-generational wealth transfer, with a fee structure up to 1.35% annually, distinguishing her from smaller local advisors.
Experience: 25 years
Avg account: $246,728
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Bradford T
ChFC®, Series 63, Series 65
Honolulu, HI
Independent Financial Group, LLC
Bradford Tom's 27 years of experience and ChFC® designation equip him to handle the complexities of executive compensation and leadership transitions in Hawaii. His firm, Independent Financial Group, LLC, offers diverse investment platforms and retirement services, with flexible fee structures including flat fees and AUM-based fees, distinguishing him from other seasoned advisors by combining extensive expertise with customizable financial planning options.
Experience: 27 years
Avg account: $474,424
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