I met Les Andrews for the first time in 2015. I had just graduated from the University of Hawaii with a finance degree and was looking for a place to start my wealth management career. Like most people in their early 20’s, I was short on work experience and still developing technical skills but eager to do something that brought me real joy. Les’ investment philosophy and the way he treated people struck a chord with me. I joined Andrews Advisory Associates, LLC that year and was blessed with the opportunity to grow as an advisor and person. Today I serve the team as a Partner and its Director of Wealth Management.
My roots are in Hawaii and I’m committed to building a first-class wealth management firm here. Most of our clients live in Hawaii or did at one time and remain deeply connected to the islands. It is our mission as trusted financial advisors to deliver the service and peace of mind they deserve. In an industry that is constantly evolving to improve client experience, we also want to keep learning and growing as a firm.
Professional Designations:
CFP® CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® Professional
CFA® CHARTERED FINANCIAL ANALYST®
Educational Background:
Bachelor of Business Administration, Finance and Bachelor of Arts, Economics, University of Hawaii Manoa, Honolulu
Registration:
Series 65, Investment Adviser Representative, CRD #6705780
Affiliations:
Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., #257992
CFA® Society of Hawaii
Financial Planning Association (FPA®)
FPA of Hawaii Board of Directors (2019-2025; 2023 President)
Hawaii Estate Planning Council
Get to know our team! Questions & Answers
What got you started with a career in financial services?
First and foremost, I have always wanted to help people. This began at age 10 when I offered to help my parents and sister find misplaced items (keys, wallet, TV remote control) around the house for a small fee of 25 cents. The emotions shown by a person who has been truly helped – joy, peace of mind, relief – are the ultimate payoff for me and continue to motivate me to this day. Knowing that I wanted to find a career that allowed me to deliver these feelings to many different people, my path was set towards financial services.
Growing up, I did not learn how to invest my money or how to file taxes. There was no class in school that taught the basics of investing or how to create a budget. Financial literacy varies widely across families and many feel like they could be doing better with access to resources and a trustworthy adviser. I could certainly relate to this feeling when I was growing up. I was drawn to learn more about financial planning to help my own family navigate our financial situation. Now I strive to provide the same guidance and level of care to the families I work with.
What motivates you to do your best every day?
We have the best people as clients. Doing the right thing for them is what motivates me to do my best every day.
What are some of your favorite books on financial topics?
Your Money & Your Brain by Jason Zweig
The Richest Man in Babylon by George S. Clason
The Intelligent Investor by Benjamin Graham
The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel
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