John Kang

Back to Team
John Kang

John Kang

Wealth Advisor

Experience

Wealth Advisor

Parallel Advisors, LLC

2023 - Present | Honolulu

Financial Advisor

Bank of America, Merrill Lynch

2012 - 2022 | San Francisco

Vice President

Credit Suisse Securities

2008 - 2012 | San Francisco

Financial Advisor

UBS Financial Services

2002 - 2008 | San Francisco

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Economics & Psychology

Rutgers University

My Approach

As a private wealth manager, I serve a select group of accomplished individuals and families. I focus on personalized strategies designed to help clients work toward preserving, growing and transferring their wealth, with expertise in investment management, tax-efficient strategies, financial planning and estate planning.

Honolulu

Who I Serve

Demographics

Married Couples

Navigate joint financial decisions, tax strategies and legacy planning together.

HENRY's

High Earners Not Rich Yet - maximize wealth building in your prime earning years.

Young - Inherited Wealth

Navigate sudden wealth with guidance tailored to your generation's unique needs.

Multi Generational Families

Coordinate wealth strategies across generations for lasting family prosperity.

Professionals

Corporate Executive

Navigate executive compensation, deferred comp and complex tax situations.

Corporate High Earner

Maximize wealth accumulation with sophisticated tax and investment strategies.

Founder / Entrepreneur - Tech

From startup equity to exit planning - guidance through every growth stage.

Tech Professionals

Maximize equity compensation with RSU, ISO and ESPP optimization strategies.

Real Estate Professionals

Integrate real estate holdings with comprehensive wealth planning.

Areas of Focus

Specialized expertise where I deliver the greatest value

Tax Planning / Preparation

Comprehensive tax planning and preparation services.

Retirement Plans (401K)

Maximize retirement plan benefits and optimize distributions.

Retirement Income (Retiree / Pre-Retiree)

Sophisticated strategies for sustainable retirement income.

Risk Management

Comprehensive insurance and risk mitigation strategies.

Real Estate - Rental/Income Properties

Strategic planning for real estate investment portfolios.

Meet Our Team

Chris Broderick

Chris Broderick

Principal | Head of Research & Trading

Heather Katzenstein

Heather Katzenstein, MBA

Trust Services Director

Salil Mehta

Salil Mehta

Director of Private Market Investments

Phil Scavo

Phillip Scavo, CFP®, MBA

Manager of Wealth Planning

Latest Insights

Market commentary and investment perspectives

Chris Broderick

Chris Broderick

Principal | Head of Research & Trading

Q1 2026 Review & Outlook

War, Private Credit Worries and AI Anxiety Weigh on Stocks

April 2026

Market volatility spiked in the first quarter of 2026. A surge in geopolitical tensions, growing concerns about potential stress in private credit markets, and fears that artificial intelligence (AI) may disrupt certain industries combined to push the S&P 500 moderately lower to start the year.

Read More
Phillip Scavo

Phillip Scavo

CFP®, MBA | Manager of Wealth Planning

Q1 2026 Wealth Strategy Insights

Required Minimum Distributions: A Guide to RMDs

April 2026

Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) are the minimum amounts the IRS requires you to withdraw each year from retirement accounts such as IRAs, 401(k)s, or similar plans once you reach a certain age.

Read More
Chris Broderick

Chris Broderick

Research & Portfolio Strategy Director

Q4 2025 Review & Outlook

Stocks Extend the Bull Market Run in 2025

January 2026

The S&P 500 opened the fourth quarter by reaching a new all-time high in early October. However, market volatility increased later in the month amid renewed trade tensions between the United States and China.

Read More