CNBC Financial Advisor 100 List 2026
Cadinha & Co., LLC Ranks No. 21 on CNBC’s 2026 FA 100 List
[HONOLULU, HAWAIʻI — October 23, 2026] — Cadinha & Co., LLC, a Hawaiʻi-based Registered Investment Adviser (RIA), is proud to announce that it has been ranked No. 21 on CNBC’s 2026 FA 100 list, recognizing the nation’s top financial advisory firms. This marks the eighth annual CNBC FA 100 list and the seventh time Cadinha has earned a place among the country’s leading Investment Advisory firms. Cadinha is the only Hawaiʻi-based firm to be recognized by CNBC or appear on the FA 100 list, since its inception.
The recognition reflects Cadinha’s longstanding commitment to fiduciary responsibility, disciplined investment management, and putting clients’ best interests first. Founded in 1979, the firm has built its practice on the enduring belief that earning and maintaining clients’ trust is both a privilege and a responsibility.
“We are humbled to be recognized alongside some of the nation’s most accomplished investment advisory firms. While this distinction is a tremendous honor, our greatest achievement is earning the trust and loyalty of the clients we serve,” said Kalei Cadinha-Puaʻa, President, CEO, and Chief Investment Officer.
“We take great pride in bringing this recognition home to Hawaiʻi, but what matters most is found in the essence of HOW we serve our clients every day. The spirit of aloha is central to that commitment. In an ever-changing world, our mission remains unchanged: to put our clients’ best interests first and to remain worthy of their trust. That is our kuleana—our responsibility—and it has guided our firm for 47 years. I am thrilled for our clients, our team, and the State of Hawaiʻi.”
Harlan J. Cadinha, Chairman, Founder, and Chief Strategist, added, “Financial markets have experienced extraordinary volatility and uncertainty. To be recognized by CNBC among the nation’s leading advisory firms is deeply humbling. We believe this recognition underscores the importance of a disciplined investment process, thoughtful risk management, and an unwavering commitment to the clients who entrust us with their financial futures.”
About the CNBC FA 100
Launched in 2019, CNBC’s FA 100 recognizes leading financial advisory firms in the United States. According to CNBC, the ranking is based on a proprietary methodology developed in partnership with AccuPoint Solutions. The process begins with data from AccuPoint’s database of registered investment advisers, followed by an evaluation of 41,578 qualifying firms, a survey of 1,015 finalists, and verification of responses against publicly available information and SEC regulatory records. CNBC and AccuPoint then apply weighted criteria to determine the final ranking. CNBC does not accept payment for placement on the list.
Important Notice
Inclusion on the CNBC FA 100 list does not constitute an individual endorsement of Cadinha & Co., LLC or its services by CNBC. The ranking reflects CNBC’s stated evaluation methodology and should not be interpreted as a guarantee of future investment performance or client outcomes.
About Cadinha & Co., LLC
Founded in 1979, Cadinha & Co., LLC is a minority- and women-owned Registered Investment Adviser headquartered in Honolulu, Hawaiʻi. For 47 years, the firm has served as a fiduciary to its clients, guided by a commitment to ethical conduct, transparency, disciplined investment management, and acting in clients’ best interests. Cadinha combines macroeconomicdriven tactical asset allocation with fundamental research and investment risk analysis to help clients navigate evolving market environments and pursue their long-term financial objectives.
For more information, call the Cadinha team at (808) 523-9488 or visit www.cadinha.com.
