SEA Financial Hawaii

08/21/2026

Rolling over your 401(k) to an IRA?

Avoid the indirect rollover trap.

If your former employer writes the rollover check out to you personally, mandatory federal rules require a 20% tax withholding upfront.

That means on a $100,000 balance, you only receive $80,000. To complete the rollover and avoid severe taxes and early withdrawal penalties, you must deposit the full $100,000 within 60 days—forcing you to cover the missing $20,000 out of pocket.

The cleaner solution is a direct, trustee-to-trustee rollover so the funds transfer institution-to-institution without withholding or deadline stress. Have you ever managed a 401(k) rollover when switching jobs?

Share your thoughts below.

08/20/2026

Moving your 401(k) or TSP? Being late by just ONE day could cost you tens of thousands of dollars in penalties and taxes! ⏳💸

When you do an indirect rollover and the check is mailed directly to you, the IRS gives you exactly 60 days to deposit the full amount into your new retirement account.
- Miss that deadline by a single day, and the IRS treats the entire balance as taxable income.

- Under 59½? You get hit with standard income tax PLUS a brutal 10% early withdrawal penalty.
Life gets busy, checks get left on the counter, and deadlines get missed.

Save yourself the risk: opt for a direct institution-to-institution transfer instead so you never have to race against the 60-day clock!

💬 Have you ever done a 401(k) rollover, or are you preparing to do one soon?

Drop your questions or thoughts in the comments below!

🔄 Share this Reel with a coworker or friend changing jobs - it could save their retirement savings! 📲👇

08/19/2026

Thinking about rolling over your 401(k) or TSP before retiring? Don't make this costly mistake! 🛑👇

Leaving your federal job or civilian role comes with major financial decisions. But before you move your retirement funds, you need to know who is really on your side.

⚠️ Suitability vs. Fiduciary — What's the difference? Suitability Standard:

The recommendation just has to be "not unreasonable" for you. It doesn't have to be the best option, and the advisor isn't required to disclose the commission they make off your money.

Fiduciary Standard: A fiduciary is legally required to act in your best interest. Fee-only fiduciaries don't earn commissions, meaning advice isn't driven by product sales.

Protect your hard-earned nest egg - make sure the advice you get puts you first!

💬 Did you know about this difference?

Drop your thoughts or questions in the comments below!

08/18/2026

Are you retiring or leaving federal service in Hawaii? Rolling your TSP or 401(k) into an IRA or annuity without checking the fees could quietly cost you tens of thousands in retirement.

Before moving a single dollar, ask your advisor these 3 questions:

1️⃣ What are my current fees vs. this new plan?
2️⃣ Are there surrender charges or lock-in penalties?
3️⃣ Are you a legal fiduciary?

🌴 Part 1 of our 3-part rollover series.

Drop a comment or message us for a second opinion on your retirement strategy!

08/01/2026

THROUGH THE DOGGY DOOR surf 🏄‍♂️ documentary revolves around ripper, Sheldon Paishon, a talented surfer who was born and raised on Oahu’s Westside. Even tho Sheldon’s parents lost their house and the family was homeless, he would smoke all the kids at contests. My mom’s late friend (and my fellow Crusader)Tony Guerrero who rose to vice chairman at First Hawaiian Bank (who never forgot his Westside roots) was in this rad movie. Check it out on Prime!🤙

THROUGH THE DOGGY DOOR revolves around the story of Sheldon Paishon, a talented surfer who was born and raised on the rugged shores of Oahu’s Westside. Far from an idyllic Hawaiian paradise, the community has been ravaged by drugs, poverty and the long reverberations of colonialism. At the age of ...

07/30/2026

A business owner’s financial life looks NOTHING like a W-2 employee's. From equity compensation and real estate to complex succession planning and exit strategies, standard "investment management" just isn't enough.

💡 If your advisor hasn't lived the experience of running a business, they might lack the specialization your hard-earned success requires. Specialized wealth management requires a partner who understands what it actually takes to navigate complex business decisions.

👥 Tag a business owner who needs to hear this today!

07/28/2026

Before you hand over your hard-earned wealth, ask these 2 essential questions:

1️⃣ "Are you a fiduciary?" (And ask them to put it in writing!) A true fiduciary is legally and ethically bound to act in your best interest—no commissions, no hidden agendas.

2️⃣ "How exactly do you get paid?" Ask to see their Form ADV. A confident, transparent advisor will pull it up without hesitation.

💡 Hidden fees are a major red flag. You should always know your total cost upfront and the value you get in return.

📌 Save this reel for your next financial check-in!

07/27/2026

When you first started out, your financial life was simple maybe an IRA and a mortgage.

But as your business and wealth grow, your financial advice needs to level up with you.

It’s not always about incompetence; sometimes, you’ve simply outgrown them.

🚩 Major Red Flag: An advisor who speaks more than they listen, dismisses your concerns, or steers you toward product sales instead of comprehensive planning.

You deserve advice that matches your level today. 📈

🔗 Need a financial partner built for where you are now? Tap the link in our bio to start a real conversation.

07/18/2026

It’s never just about the stocks. 📉📈

Even when everyone is talking about the trendiest stock in America, the real conversation should be about something much bigger:

Your life, your goals, and your peace of mind.

True financial planning means helping you live intentionally, making informed decisions, and knowing with absolute confidence that you’ve truly got it all covered.

Ready to see what that looks like for your future? Let’s chat.

🤙 We offer a complimentary, no-pressure, 30-minute intro call. No agendas—just a conversation to see if we’re a good fit.

👇 Click the link below to grab a spot on the calendar!
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07/17/2026

Sometimes the best financial advice you can get is to do absolutely nothing. 🤯

In a world obsessed with finding "the next NVIDIA" or jumping on the latest SpaceX headline, we do things a little differently. We’re financial planners first, not stock pickers.

Our tagline isn’t a marketing gimmick—it’s how we operate: Advice first, always.

The truth?

We aren’t here to hype up individual stocks.

Often, the smartest move is a broad-based, low-cost ETF.

Sometimes, the right move is to sit tight.

The right strategy always depends on you, the investor—not the noise in the headlines.

👇 Are you a DIY investor who wants an objective sounding board? Let’s chat. Drop a comment below!