Hamano and Associates, is a boutique financial advisory firm with our office located in Japantown, San Francisco and serving clients all over the Bay Area including: San Francisco, Alameda, San Mateo, Marin and Sonoma Counties. We have been in business for over 35 years and due to our “long-term relationship” approach we have earned the confidence of our clients, their friends and heirs.
Our experienced financial advisors understand that every client is different and we aim to excel at helping our clients determine what their short and long term goals are. We then leverage our deep array of financial tools and knowledge to assist you in constructing strategies to pursue your goals.
Hamano and Associates advisors have broad and deep expertise in many areas including: retirement, tax, estate, pension, healthcare, financial planning, and alternative investments to name a few.
To learn more please CALL 1-415-346-3913 to schedule a complimentary, no obligation consultation with one of our advisors.
Timothy (Tim) Hamano is a Registered Principal with LPL Financial, and has over 35 years of experience in the Financial Services Industry. Tim’s experience affords him the ability to offer his clients a range of services which include: financial planning, goal setting, life and health insurance, and portfolio management. Tim holds a Bachelor’s degree from Bates College and has also attended American college where he received his Chartered Life Underwriting (CLU) and Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) designations.
Since the early 1980’s Tim’s passion for music lead him to study the Shakuhachi (Japanese flute) under the guidance of Master Masayuki Koga of the Japanese Music Institute of America. Tim brings this same drive and passion to his practice and it empowers Tim with the ability to listen, understand, and empathize with his clients, earning him not only their trust, but a trust that spans multiple generations.
When he is not working with his clients Tim enjoys spending time with his family, taking walks with his dog “Homie” and/or playing a round of golf on the weekends. Tim also enjoys dedicating his time and resources to supporting many local non-profit organizations including: Kimochi, the Japanese Community Youth Council (JCYC), and Nihonmachi Little Friends (NLF) to name a few.
FINRA series 6, 7, 24, 63 (held with LPL Financial), 65, CA
Mami Nakanishi is the Registered Assistant at the Hamano & Associates. She had been in the financial and banking industry for 17+ years of which she spent 11 years with brokered services at the Union Bank Investment Services. Mami’s experience at both the investment services and retail levels, affords her the skill needed to assist both the advisors and Hamano & Associate clients with a variety of services including: account management, customer support, planning and more. In addition to her financial skills Mami is bi-lingual, fluent in both Japanese and English, which affords Hamano & Associates the opportunity to create deeper ties into the Japanese community.
When not assisting advisor and/or clients, in her off hours, Mami enjoys participating in marathon events, and Bikram Hot Yoga. Furthermore, Mami enjoys spending time with her son and together they volunteer in the community supporting non-profit services such as Kimochi Home (senior assisted home) and Japanese Youth Council.
