Oʻahu, Hawaiʻi
Laʻanui Nihipali
Investment Analysis • Financial Markets • Wealth Management
I'm a finance professional based in Hawaiʻi with a growing focus on investment analysis, portfolio management, and wealth management. My work centers on understanding businesses, markets, and capital allocation — and building the technical foundation to eventually manage client and institutional capital.
Background
University of Hawaiʻi–West Oʻahu
B.A., Business Administration — Finance Concentration
Kapolei, HI · 2026
I hold a B.A. in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance from the University of Hawaiʻi–West Oʻahu. My interest in markets began with a simple observation: money is something everyone has to understand, regardless of background — and that made it worth mastering.
Today my work is centered on client relationships and financial guidance, while I build toward licensure in the securities industry. My long-term focus is investment analysis and wealth management — the discipline of understanding businesses closely enough to allocate capital well.
Career History
A record of roles held, responsibilities carried, and the professional foundation built toward institutional finance.
Jul 2026 — Present
CurrentSales Representative
State Farm — Mililani Mauka, HI
Advise clients on auto, home, life, and business insurance coverage, building a book of business through relationship-driven service. Licensed in Life & Health and Property & Casualty insurance.
Jan 2026 — Mar 2026
Finance Intern
Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement (CNHA) — Kapolei, HI
Researched grant funding opportunities and supported cooperative business development initiatives for Native Hawaiian-owned businesses — first direct exposure to the finance function of an organization.
Oct 2025 — Jul 2026
Busser
California Pizza Kitchen — ʻAiea, HI
Supported front-of-house operations in a high-volume restaurant, coordinating with servers and hosts to maintain efficient service under pressure.
Aug 2023 — Present
CurrentSports Instructor
The Salvation Army Kroc Center — Kapolei, HI
Lead training sessions for youth volleyball athletes ages 12–15. Promoted from gym attendant to lead instructor.
May 2023 — Jul 2023
Cart Attendant
Walmart — Oʻahu, HI
Early front-end and service role that prompted a serious interest in personal finance and the decision to pursue it as a career.
Research Library
Equity research, valuations, industry notes, and market commentary — an evolving archive of independent analysis.
Work in Progress
Research reports, valuations, and market commentary will be published here as they're completed.
Analytical Work
Applied modeling and analysis work — the technical foundation behind the research above.
Work in Progress
Analytical and modeling projects will be published here as they're completed.
05 / Contact
Let’s Connect
Open to conversations about investment analysis, financial markets, and opportunities in wealth management.
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