CFP®-certified financial advisors working with retirees 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 transitioning into retirement or already retired and looking to manage your income, healthcare costs, and estate plans effectively. Without focused guidance, it's easy to overlook how your spending, Social Security timing, and tax strategies interact, which can reduce your financial security.
- Income sequencing. Ask how they plan withdrawals from your accounts to balance taxes and cash flow over your retirement years.
- Healthcare cost planning. Confirm they consider Medicare options and potential long-term care expenses in your overall strategy.
- Estate and legacy focus. See if they help align your retirement income with your wishes for passing assets to heirs or charities.
- Tax-efficient distributions. Inquire about their approach to minimizing taxes on Social Security benefits and required minimum distributions.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Bernard Y
CFP®, ChFC®, Series 63, Series 65
Honolulu, HI
Raymond James Financial
Bernard Yip's 31 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to address retirement income sequencing, healthcare cost planning, and estate considerations for retirees in Hawaii. Operating within Raymond James Financial, a large firm known for non-discretionary planning and asset allocation analysis, he offers flat-fee and hourly pricing, distinguishing him from advisors who may have different fee structures or smaller firm resources.
Experience: 32 years
Avg account: $700,796
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Christopher O
CFP®, Series 63
Honolulu, HI
Cetera
Christopher Otto's 23 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to address retirement income sequencing, tax-efficient distributions, and estate planning for retirees in Hawaii. Affiliated with Cetera, a large firm offering diverse portfolio management and flat-fee financial planning, he also brings a community-focused perspective through his nonprofit board involvement, distinguishing him from advisors with less local engagement or firm resources.
Experience: 23 years
Avg account: $306,089
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Joseph S
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Honolulu, HI
OSAIC
Joseph Stepanic's 23 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to address retirement-specific financial needs in Hawaii, including income sequencing and tax-efficient distributions. Operating within OSAIC, a large SEC-registered firm, he offers flat-fee planning options and access to diverse investment vehicles, distinguishing him from advisors who may lack such comprehensive firm resources or flexible fee structures.
Experience: 23 years
Avg account: $398,336
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Nicolas L
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
#1240, HI
Cambridge Investment Research Advisors
Nicolas Longpre's 21 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to address retirement income strategies and annuities, crucial for managing income and healthcare costs in retirement in Hawaii. Affiliated with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, a large firm offering flat-fee and AUM-based pricing, he serves diverse clients including retirees and business owners, providing a broad range of planning and portfolio management services that may suit those seeking comprehensive retirement guidance.
Experience: 22 years
Avg account: $378,281
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Nickolas L
CFP®, Series 65
Kaneohe, HI
Mercer Global Advisors Inc.
Nickolas Locicero is a CFP®-certified advisor in Kaneohe, HI, experienced in retirement planning for business owners and retired clients, making him capable of addressing income sequencing and tax-efficient distributions for retirees in Hawaii. Affiliated with Mercer Global Advisors, a large firm serving high-net-worth clients, he offers a flat-fee structure and applies a Modern Portfolio Theory-based investment approach with globally diversified, low-cost index portfolios, distinguishing him from advisors with different fee models or investment styles.
Experience: 2 years
Avg account: $2,214,259
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