Back in the spring of 1994, Ken and Michael were individual agents at The Principal Financial Group. Ken had been in the financial services industry for about three years, and Michael had been in for less than a year. They were both working through the challenges of being new to financial services when they had the idea to combine their forces. The two began making cold calls together, going out on joint appointments, and realized they were much stronger as a team. Soon after that, they formalized a business partnership and the rest is history.
ABOUT US
Ken Kaneshiro, CFP , AIF, CPFA
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Managing Partner
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I've learned that some of the best solutions start with listening.
Helping employers see opportunities they may not have considered has been one of the most rewarding parts of my career. Whether increasing employee engagement, coordinating executive benefit strategies, or addressing a challenge before it becomes a problem, the best solutions often come from understanding the full picture.
Too often, retirement plans are treated as a benefit employees should simply understand and appreciate. Experience has taught me that participation and engagement don't happen automatically. They require education, communication, and a commitment to ongoing support. Helping employers and employees connect those pieces continue to be one of the most meaningful parts of my work.
My goal has always been simple: to help clients feel confident that their company and employees are with the right people.
Away from the office, I enjoy spending time with my wife Renee, our growing family, and Bruno, our terrier mystery mix. When I can, you'll usually find me outdoors - backpacking, fishing, golfing, or skiing.
Michael Tokushige
Managing Partner
"Everyone takes a different path on the road to retirement; each employee has their own story; let's help them write a good one!"
Since 1993, Michael has dedicated his career to helping people make the most of their retirement plans. For Michael, a great retirement plan is one where participants understand their benefits and use them to create the retirement they dreamed of.
After more than three decades of serving clients, Michael plan to continue doing what he loves while following his own advice: "Travel now while you still can." His commitment to his clients, his passion for helping others, and his genuine care for their future have been the foundation of his career.
*Real Life Stories Client Service Award based on the following criteria:
(1) Compelling nature of the story - what is the human-interest value of the story (i.e., how engaging or interesting is the story, how well can a mass market audience relate to it)?
(2) Value of insurance - how well does the story demonstrate the role and value of life/disability/long-term care insurance?
(3) Agent value - to what extent did the agent’s efforts impact the story both in terms of structuring the most appropriate insurance program for his/her client as well as meeting his/her clients needs on a more personal level.
Jarrett Imamura, ChFC, CLTC
LPL Financial Advisor
“I love seeing the joy on someone’s face when they realize they can choose their retirement day rather than continue working because they have to.”
With nearly 30 years of experience in financial services, Jarrett Imamura is an LPL Financial Advisor with Retirement Partners of Hawaii. He began his career at Equitable in 1998, and his seven years as Sales Manager at American Savings Bank gave him a ground-level understanding of how everyday people save, worry, and plan for their futures - perspective he brings to every client relationship.
Jarrett specializes in helping people bridge the gap between where they are today and the retirement they've always envisioned, while building in protections for life's unexpected detours. His goal is simple: to give clients the confidence to retire on their terms, not someone else's timeline.
Outside of the office, Jarrett is a husband to Karie and dad to their son, Jaxon. You'll find him on the basketball court, working out with friends, or enjoying a good cigar.
Heeyeon Kim, MBA, CPA, CPFA
LPL Financial Advisor
Phone: (808) 681-7799 ext. 119
“I love walking in the financial journey with my clients, no matter where they start, one step at a time toward a better tomorrow.”
With over 20 years in the financial industry, Heeyeon's career transformed from CPA to financial advisor. While working as a CPA, she found she enjoyed tax planning for small business owners - an experience that inspired her to expand into comprehensive financial planning in 2014, combining her finance and accounting background.
Heeyeon's specialties include 401(k) and other employer-sponsored retirement plans, wealth planning for small business owners and their families. In recent years, her focus has also grown to include helping business-owner clients transfer wealth to the next generation - and many of their children have become clients of hers as well.
Retirement Partners of Hawaii and LPL Financial do not provide tax advise or services. Please consult your tax advisor.
Heeyeon currently serves as a Board Member for the Global Children Foundation Hawai'i Branch, and has also volunteered in various board member roles for local and Korean American non-profit organizations.
She is originally from South Korea, but her family has called Hawaii home since 2001. She enjoys traveling and spending time outdoors - hiking and exploring nature - with her husband, two children, and their dogs, Roxy and Biscuit.
Scott Matsumoto
LPL Financial Advisor
“By working together and taking one step at a time, we make tomorrow better.”
Scott T. Matsumoto began his career in financial services in 1986 after graduating from the university of Hawai'i with a BA in Economics. For nearly four decades, he has partnered with businesses and nonprofit organizations to design and administer retirement plans that help employees build long-term financial security.
Scott is passionate about guiding individuals through every state or retirement planning. His philosophy is simple: "My job is to get you from here to retirement in the best shape possible." Through education, planning, implementation, and encouragement. Then he guides his clients through retirement by creating and managing their income streams.
Beyond his professional work, Scott is deeply committed to serving his community and faith. He has been actively involved in his church for many years, serving on the Board of Directors for six years, singing on the choir for thirteen years, and supporting church leadership as the pastor's assistant for a decade. Scott and his wife, Jill, also host a weekly Bible study in their home.
Scott currently serves as Board Vice Chairman for a non-profit Next Generation Money Masters, an organization dedicated to empowering young people to take charge of their financial futures through informed financial decisions.
Above all, Scott considers his greatest blessing to be his family. He and Jill have been married for 33 years and watched their children transform into adults. Now, he is happily looking forward to the day he can finally be called Grandpa.
Arianna Cagle
LPL Financial Advisor
“Financial planning doesn't have to be complicated. My goal is to make it feel clear, simple, and approachable."
Arianna joined Retirement Partners of Hawai'i six months before graduating from Iowa State University, bringing a fresh perspective and a strong passion for helping individuals feel confident about their financial future. She works with employees and employers to improve their retirement planning experience through education, guidance, and personalized support. Her focus is helping organizations strengthen their retirement plans while empowering participants to make informed decisions about their financial futures.
Through her work with retirement plans and clients, Arianna is passionate about making financial planning easier to understand and helping people feel more confident as they plan for retirement.
Outside of work, Arianna enjoys surfing, attending CorePower classes, and taking advantage of everything Hawai'i has to offer.
Soo Lee
Office Administrator
Soo Lee is the Office Administrator at Retirement Partners of Hawaii, where she supports daily operations and client services with organization, reliability, and attention to detail. She brings a well-rounded background developed across multiple professional environments, including legal, technical, and educational settings. This diverse experience has strengthened her ability to adapt quickly, manage complex tasks, and communicate effectively with individuals from a wide range of backgrounds.
Soo has also worked closely with educational programs, supporting learnings activities and instructional environments in both private and public institutions. Her professional interest focus on serving people with care, efficiency, and consistency while helping teams operate smoothly and effectively.
Born and raised in Korea, Soo has lived in Germany, Korea, Hawai'i, Colorado, and Wisconsin thanks to her husband's career. She has resided in Hawai'i since 2008. Outside of work, Soo enjoys planting, hiking, and appreciates spending time engaged in both creative and outdoor activities.