Client Testimonials
"Kala was knowledgeable and so easy to work with while navigating through the life insurance process. He helped me find the right coverage for me and my growing 'ohana. I feel secure knowing my family is protected."
Kimie Miner Singer-Songwriter
"It's been a privilege to work with Kala over these past few years. He has gone above and beyond to help me get on the path to a better financial future. Not only has he been my agent, but he has become a friend that truly cares about his clients. I want to say a big Mahalo for all that he has done for me. I hope to continue this relationship for years to come. "
Eddie Klaneski-Damien Athletic Director and Head Football Coach
"Kala is the epitome of aloha. He sees me beyond business and wants nothing less than success for my family and I. He goes above and beyond, assisting me with student loans, retirement, life insurance, Roth IRA and purchasing our first home. He's intelligent, genuine, professional, patient, and diligent. I trust him and his work, and highly recommend him to all.
Kai De Vincent-RN Sutter Health
"Kala is a good listener. He provides his knowledge of the financial world with our personal family needs in a comfortable manner. He is professional, approachable, and caring!"
Todd LosBanos-President The Children's House
"For the past 8 years, Kala has taken great care of me and my family by providing such great service and sense of security with our future. He informs us on the many different products and investments and explains everything to us, but also let's us make our own decision based on what we are most comfortable with. He is very dedicated, trustworthy, honest and treats us just like family. We are so happy with Kala and New York Life.
Jourdan Okada-Okada Trucking Co.
"Kala provides excellent service and was able to review the many different options and recommended the best choice to fulfill my needs. Kala is our friend yet was very professional and knowledgeable with the different investment and insurance products. I am very satisfied with the coverage and I am grateful that my family will be taken care of in the event of death. I highly recommend Kala to my family and friends for their life insurance needs."
Susan Dacoscos-Realtor Century21 iProperties
"Having known of New York Life's already stellar reputation, I was looking to work with a local agent who understands life in Hawai'i. Kala visited with me about the options for insuring our family and the benefits of being properly covered. I was so impressed with how confident Kala was in the plans offered and I felt calm and comfortable deciding on the best coverage for our family."
Sweeney 'Ohana-Kona Moms Board Member and Featherstone Construction
"Kala has been my agent for over 8 years and he's become a good friend that I can count on. Being a single parent, I'm always worried about taking care of my family. But having New York Life and Kala be a part of my life has given me tremendous relief knowing that my boys will be taken care of if anything should ever happen to me. I'm so grateful for Kala because he truly does care about me and my boys. Thank you Kala and New York Life for ensuring the well being of my family."
Dianne Chae-Malama Ola Health Services
"Kala is an awesome Advisor. He walked us through understanding finances and investments. Whenever we had questions, he was so quick to respond and really made us feel comfortable that we were making the right decisions for our entire family. He has helped us in so many ways and we are truly grateful for Kala. I would definitely recommend him to every single person out there looking to find financial security and peace of mind knowing that if something were to happen, their family would be taken care of."