Seasoned financial advisors working with HENRYs (high earners, not rich yet) 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 earning a high income but haven't yet built substantial wealth, you face unique challenges like managing cash flow while saving aggressively. Without focused guidance, it's easy to prioritize short-term spending over long-term financial goals.
- Cash flow management. Look for advisors who help balance your current expenses with saving for future milestones like homeownership or retirement.
- Tax-efficient strategies. Ask how they approach reducing your tax burden now to maximize your ability to invest.
- Debt and savings balance. Confirm they consider your student loans or other debts alongside building emergency funds and investments.
- Career growth planning. See if they incorporate your expected income changes and career trajectory into your financial plan.
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 specializes in serving high earners who haven't yet built substantial wealth, focusing on tax-efficient strategies and active portfolio management to help balance cash flow and savings. With 31 years of experience at Merrill in Honolulu, she offers access to managed account programs and discretionary portfolio management, differentiating her through large-firm resources and expertise with mid-career professionals and business owners.
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 high earners not yet rich make him well-suited to address the financial challenges faced by HENRY clients in Hawaii. Operating within Cetera, a large firm with over 6,800 advisors, he offers flat-fee financial planning and specializes in tax-loss harvesting and retirement plans for business owners, providing a comprehensive approach that balances cash flow management and long-term growth.
Experience: 26 years
Avg account: $306,089
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Sarah C
Series 66
Kihei, HI
D.A. Davidson & Co.
Sarah Chilton's 24 years of experience and focus on HENRY clients in Hawaii equip her to address the unique financial challenges of high earners not yet rich. Working at D.A. Davidson & Co., a large firm offering comprehensive financial planning and retirement strategies, she combines expertise in wealth management with a deep understanding of career growth and cash flow management, distinguishing her from other advisors in the region.
Experience: 24 years
Avg account: $552,040
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James W
Series 63, Series 65
Kamuela, HI
RBC Capital Markets
James Wilson's 28 years of experience and focus on high earners not yet rich align well with managing cash flow and tax-efficient strategies crucial for this group. Based in Alpharetta, GA, he operates within RBC Capital Markets, a large firm offering flat-fee options and diverse advisory programs, which may provide broader resources compared to smaller firms or fee structures, supporting clients through career growth and complex investment needs.
Experience: 29 years
Avg account: $1,017,425
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