Speaker

Karen Yasukawa has over 30 years of experience in the financial services industry and serves as the primary consultant to a variety of institutional plans including Corporate, Endowment, Foundation, and Taft-Hartley Joint-Trusteed plans. She also serves as the principal consultant responsible for assisting clients with the development and implementation of their defined contribution programs.

Ms. Yasukawa was named to the Financial Times Top 401 Retirement Advisors* in 2015, 2016 and 2017 in the United States. Ms. Yasukawa was named to the NAPA Top Women Advisors – All-Stars*** in 2019. In 2002, Ms. Yasukawa earned the CIMA® designation from the Investments & Wealth Institute taught in conjunction with The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. In 2010, Ms. Yasukawa earned her Accredited Investment Fiduciary (AIF) designation. Ms. Yasukawa currently serves as a member of the Raymond James RPAC Committee and The Retirement Advisor Council****.

Ms. Yasukawa graduated with Distinction from the University of Hawaii in English Literature.

Ms. Yasukawa is the founding member of the Western Pension & Benefits Conference - Hawaii Chapter, past Chair of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society – Hawaii Chapter, and a founding Director of the Hands of Hope Foundation. She has been a member of the Metropolitan Rotary Club of Honolulu and is a Legacy Member of the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii**.