Investing in Honolulu, HI

“Charles Schwab has been my stock brokerage since... basically this year. Started with Scottrade which was acquired by TD Ameritrade, which was recently acquired by Charles Schwab.With almost everything being done online or over the phone, there's not a whole lot of need to go to the office. Though there are times when having face to face interactions and direct communication is much more better.This new Charles Schwab office is located along Bishop Street, right before Queen Street at the street level of the Davies Pacific Center. This building has a parking garage, but not sure if there's validation. If not, there's metered parking around. The newly constructed office is super clean, bright, and welcoming, of course.I had an issue that just needed better clarification because communicating through emails and phone calls (which you need to WAIT and WAIT and WAIT) was just not getting anything done. The time zone was an issue, and some people just don't have phone voices (and Aloha spirit).Luckily the team at Charles Schwab were very helpful and patient. The receptionist was exceptional. Friendly, kind, patient, and very helpful in getting the assistance I needed. Their team helped me double check everything to make sure all documents were filled correct and all supporting documents were included.Needlessly to say, everything went smoothly. I'm glad this office is here with an amazing team to guide and assist me in making sure the process is done right the first time.”

“Been with Tardus Wealth Strategies for 2 years and it's been nothing but positive! I've learned so much and built a lot of friendships. I'm grateful to be part of the group. Thank you, Tardus.”

“Since 2010, Doug and Kelley at Summit Financial Advisors aided us in securing a financial future for not only us but our adult children and their families as well. They helped us understand the basics of managing money and investment choices. They have provided detailed information about the stock options so we can make wise decisions. We are in a much better position financially since working with Summit Financial Advisors.Mahalo Doug and Kelley for servicing us over the years with your care and expertise. We are forever grateful!”

“I was in the area last Friday and had to make a pit-stop at this particular branch to take care of business. I arrived -- should anyone need verification of doing said business, I was there between 9:20am and 9:30am -- shortly after the branch had just opened at 9:00am. This branch has parking in a parking structure with a height clearance of 6'8" that my full-sized lifted vehicle will clearly not fit in but there were parking stalls alongside to the right before the parking garage. However, most of the outside stalls were coned off, for whatever reason, as it was not indicated why aside from the signage stating, "For ATM and oversized vehicles." I proceeded to reverse-park in the very first stall but was waiting for two women in the next stall over as I was anticipating them to walk-off but they didn't. Rather, one of the women moved one of the other cones for me which I did so in that, now, open stall. As I got out of my car and was gathering my belongings from the back seat, I was approached by a short Asian lady, with black thick medium-length-non-flat-ironed hair, wearing jeans and a green polo, possibly a lot attendant, and in a hostile tone, greeted with, "Are you doing business at the credit union?" as she began to move the cone next to my car. She continued with, "You can park in the structure," to which I replied, "My car doesn't fit in there." She then stated, "It's 6.8." Now, for one -- I drive a lifted full-sized vehicle. I am constantly wary of height clearances wherever I go. Two -- she must've mistook me as visually-impaired as if I did not see the obviously-stated, HEIGHT CLEARANCE 6'8" sign, literally one of the first signs I looked for, aside from the "Hawaii USA" upfront. Three-- 6.8 does NOT equate to 6'8" LOL !! Anyhow, ended up doing the "business at the credit union" that needed to be done. Thankfully, as I walked into the branch there were two available tellers with such warm and welcoming attitudes, the complete opposite as the woman I first encountered. The teller was courteous, friendly, patient and professional. **Do yourself a favor and go elsewhere if your vehicle will not clear 6.8.... I mean 6 ft 8 inches... as there is no other designated parking to do so** The stars apply to my pleasant experience with the teller. Negative stars for the ill-mannered lot attendant.”

“Really good service from Aaron and the new accounts department! I tried to open an account however with a bit of inquires I could not. Aaron took the time explaining to me why they could not open the account and that next year they will be more than happy to open the account for me. That interaction with them made me leave feeling cared for!”

“Best online trading I've ever used! I was amazed at how fast I could transfer money to my TD Ameritrade account and the fact allowed me money to trade that same day! I even received a call from my local TD Ameritrade rep to offer more support or answer questions. Great company!”

“HawaiiUSA is my favorite financial institution in Hawaii! Used them since college, but I have been a member longer than that as both of my parents are retired public high school teachers. The Kapiolani location is the most convenient to me, only a couple of miles away from my place. Evidently it's pretty popular with other members too, as the service line can be quite lengthy on Friday afternoons. When that happens, I will try to use other nearby HawaiiUSA locations like Waialae or Main Branch in downtown. Otherwise, there are a lot of parking stalls to make a visit a quick in & out. Later this year in 2024, HawaiiUSA will close this location and move to a new location in Kakaako. We'll see how that works out, I have concerns about the parking. Other than that, repeat and recommend!”

“Well the person who I spoke to on the phone was great. But I got to ask you the question. Why don't you guys have any any banks or ATM machines on the island of Oahu hawaii?”