Kristi Tanigawa Chun, LUTCF®, FSCP®, CLTC®, ChFC®, CFP®
Partner & Financial Adviser
CA Insurance License Number # 0L74431
(808) 529-6311 Business
(808) 599-1869 Fax
Background
As a fourth-generation local girl born and raised in Kaneohe, Kristi is dedicated to helping the people of Hawaii achieve their most important milestones. She understands the unique landscape of her home state and how to navigate the challenges and opportunities of living here. Hawaii has taught her many things, but none more impactful than the importance of community, relationships and family values. With this in mind, she treats all of her clients like family.
Her holistic, common-sense approach can help you organize, simplify and translate this complex financial world. She strives to integrate and optimize all areas of the financial decision-making process, coordinating a team of professionals to further support your financial journey.
After graduating from Castle High School and the University of Hawaii at Manoa, Kristi received advanced financial education from The American College of Financial Services as well as her CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERTM certification. Today she is one of just over 300 CFP® Professionals in Hawaii.
She has been a leader in her industry since starting her career in 2006, earning consecutive company awards. Kristi is both a Lifetime and Qualifying Court of the Table Member1 of the Million Dollar Round Table2 and holds multiple licenses, including life and health insurance licenses and FINRA Series 6, 7, 63, and 66 registrations.
Kristi and her family currently live in Honolulu. When away from the office, she loves to spend as much time as she can with her husband and son taking advantage of all Hawaii has to offer, including the beaches, hikes and all the ono food.
Achievements
Forbes Best in State Financial Security Professionals (2022-2024)
New York Life Chairman’s Council Qualifier3 (2022-2023)
New York Life President's Council Qualifier3 (2012 - 2018, 2020, 2021)
New York Life Executive Council Qualifier3 (2010-2011, 2019)
New York Life Scholastic Awards Judge (2017, 2018)
New York Life Foundation Community Impact Grant Recipient (2014)
New York Life Annuity Champion4 (2011 - 2013)
New York Life Long-Term Care Circle of Champions Member4 (2011, 2013)
Designations: LUTCF® FSCPTM CLTC® ChFC® CFP®
Registered Representative for NYLIFE Securities LLC Since 2007
Agent with New York Life Insurance Company Since 2006
Community
HIPac Financial and Kristi welcome the opportunity to support their community. Locally, she is a strong advocate for Kids Hurt Too Hawaii. As one of the co-founders of the Kids Hurt Too Keiki Mini Golf Tournament and recipient of a New York Life Community Impact Grant, Kristi was able to raise a total of $40,000 for the nonprofit organization.
She is a former member of the Rotary Club of West Honolulu and lends her time to provide financial industry guidance to Campbell High School’s students. Most recently Kristi and the HIPac team have lent their time volunteering, while generating over $30,000 in personal donations and matching contributions to support Lahaina and victims of the devastating Maui wildfires.
On an industry level, Kristi has served as New York Life's Political Involvement Leader, as judge for the Scholastic Arts and Writing Awards that includes the National New York Life Award, and for many years on NAIFA’s (National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors) Young Advisory Team (YAT).
Team
Cynthia Carcano
Client Experience Manager
Cynthia has over seven years of experience in the financial services industry and holds both life and health insurance licenses. As Kristi’s Client Experience Manager, Cynthia ensures systems and processes consistently deliver the highest quality service and experience to clients. Born in Germany, raised in Texas and living on Oahu for the past 13 years, Cynthia is passionate about her professional and personal pursuits. As a former chef, she loves hosting dinner parties for friends and family and enjoys spending time outdoors exploring the island with her kids.
(808) 547-2473 Business
(808) 599-1869 Fax
The team at HIPac Financial is licensed and services clients in these states.
