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Kahala Financial Advisors

Wealth managementRIA

Honolulu, HICRD 108564Updated

Kahala Financial Advisors is an investment adviser based in Honolulu, HI, registered with the SEC since 2017. It provides financial planning and investment management. Its clients include individuals and charitable organizations. Its regulatory assets under management total $203 million, as filed on 20 March 2026.

163
Clients
$1.25M
AUM per individual client
2
Advisory staff
1
Offices
0.50–1.00%
Annual fee

From Form ADV filed 20 March 2026SEC record

Services and clients

Kahala Financial Advisors provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, education planning, estate planning, insurance, and tax planning. Financial planning was provided to 101–250 clients last fiscal year.

Kahala Financial Advisors reports 163 clients. They include 162 individuals and 1 charitable organization. Of its assets, 100.0% ($203M across 422 accounts) are managed with discretion.

Clients and assets by client type
Clients163 clients
Assets$203M
Client typeClientsAssets
Individuals (other than HNW)99%100%
Charitable organizations<1%<1%
Client breakdown and activity details
Individuals (other than HNW)
Clients
162
Regulatory AUM
$202M
AUM share
99.5%
Avg. per client
$1.25M
Charitable organizations
Clients
Fewer than 5
Regulatory AUM
$980K
AUM share
0.5%
Avg. per client
$980K

Total

Clients
163
Regulatory AUM
$203M
AUM share
100%
Avg. per client
—
Clients outside the U.S.
0%
Clients advised without assets under management last fiscal year
0
Private funds advised
0
Financial planning clients last fiscal year
101–250

Fees and minimums

Kahala Financial Advisors charges 0.50%–1.00% a year for its Investment advisory fees. Each asset band is charged at its own rate. The fee is billed in advance, is not negotiable and requires an account of at least $1,000,000.

$0–$500K1.00%
$500K–$1M0.75%
$1M and above0.50%
Fee details and sources

Ownership and people

Ryan Miyashiro owns 50% to 75% of Kahala Financial Advisors. The leadership team of Kahala Financial Advisors includes Chief Compliance Officer Greg Miyashiro. It has 2 employees.

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Staff

  • 2 employees
  • 2 in advisory functions
Who owns the firm
Kahala Financial Advisors, LLC· the adviser
  • Ryan Miyashiro

    Control person · since December 2014

    Owns 50% to 75% of Kahala Financial Advisors, LLC
  • Greg S. Miyashiro Trust

    Control person · since December 2007

    Owns 50% to 75% of Kahala Financial Advisors, LLC

Growth and acquisitions

Kahala Financial Advisors’ regulatory assets grew from $140M (March 2021) to $203M (March 2026); clients were 163 in both filings and employees were 2 in both filings.

By annual filing
Measure
Figures from each annual filing
FiledRegulatory AUMClientsStaffEmployeesOffices
Mar 2026March 2026$203M16321
Mar 2025March 2025$175M16321
Mar 2024March 2024$164M16621
Aug 2023August 2023$147M16621
Mar 2022March 2022$167M16521
Mar 2021March 2021$140M16221

Offices and registration details

Besides its headquarters, Kahala Financial Advisors has 0 offices, with 1 listed address in 1 state.

Listed office addresses by state

Hawaii · 1 listed address

  • 4211 Waialae Ave, Suite 407, HonoluluHQ

Contact and registration details

Legal name
Kahala Financial Advisors, LLC
Headquarters
4211 Waialae Ave, Suite 407, Honolulu, HI 96816
Website
Not reported
SEC file
801-110741
Founded
1986
Structure
Hawaii LLC
Fiscal year end
December

Custodians

Kahala Financial Advisors’ named custodian for separately managed accounts is Charles Schwab ($203M). Kahala Financial Advisors does not have custody of client assets.

Reported separately managed account assets by custodian
$203M
named custodians
  • Charles SchwabCharles Schwab & Co., Inc. · San Francisco, CA · $203M100%

Investments and reported holdings

At year end, Kahala Financial Advisors’ separately managed accounts were mostly in funds (95%).

What the accounts hold

Separately managed account assets by class, year end
  • Stocks1%
  • Funds95%
  • Cash4%

Common questions

How many clients does Kahala Financial Advisors have?

Kahala Financial Advisors has 163 clients and manages $203 million for them, as of March 2026. They include 162 individuals and 1 charitable organization.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 20 March 2026

What services does Kahala Financial Advisors offer?

Kahala Financial Advisors provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, education planning, estate planning, insurance, and tax planning.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.G, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file; Part 2A brochure, Item 4

How much does Kahala Financial Advisors charge?

Kahala Financial Advisors charges 0.50%–1.00% a year for its Investment advisory fees. Each asset band is charged at its own rate. The fee is billed in advance, is not negotiable and requires an account of at least $1,000,000.

Source: 2026 ADV PART 2 BROCHURE, filed 20 March 2026

Which custodians does Kahala Financial Advisors use?

Kahala Financial Advisors’ separately managed account assets are held at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (San Francisco, CA), with $203M. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 20 March 2026

How many financial advisors does Kahala Financial Advisors have?

Kahala Financial Advisors has 0 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 2 employees, and 2 perform investment advisory functions. None are registered representatives of a broker-dealer or licensed insurance agents.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.A and 5.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file

What does Kahala Financial Advisors invest in?

At the end of its last fiscal year, Kahala Financial Advisors’ separately managed accounts held 95% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs), 4% cash and equivalents and 1% exchange-traded equities.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.K.(1) and 7.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file

Does Kahala Financial Advisors have a minimum investment?

Yes, Kahala Financial Advisors’ minimum account size for its Investment advisory fees is $1M.

Source: 2026 ADV PART 2 BROCHURE, filed 20 March 2026

Who owns Kahala Financial Advisors?

Kahala Financial Advisors’ direct owners are Ryan Miyashiro (50% to 75%) and Greg S. Miyashiro Trust (50% to 75%).

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 20 March 2026

How does Kahala Financial Advisors get paid?

Kahala Financial Advisors is paid through a percentage of assets under management. Its Form ADV lists no commissions or performance-based fees among how it is paid.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.E, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file

How do I contact Kahala Financial Advisors?

Kahala Financial Advisors’ main office is at 4211 Waialae Ave, Suite 407, Honolulu, HI 96816. Its phone number is 808-734-7665.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 1.F, filed 20 March 2026

Sources and methodology

  1. Form ADV Part 1A, amendment filed 20 March 2026. Items 1, 5, 9, 11 and Schedules A, B and D.
  2. 2026 ADV PART 2 BROCHURE, submitted 20 March 2026.
  3. IAPD firm record, CRD 108564.
  4. SEC registered adviser data, annual Form ADV amendments filed 8 March 2021 to 20 March 2026. Items 1.F and 5.
  5. SEC investment adviser representative register, as of 9 October 2026; loaded 10 October 2026.

Retrieved 15 October 2026. All are published by the SEC and may have been amended since. Disciplinary history is not yet shown here. The SEC publishes the complete record, including any disciplinary events, and it is the authoritative place to check one.

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