Owner, Director of Investment Management, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® Professional

Travis joined Andrews Advisory Associates, LLC in 2015 after graduating from UH Manoa with dual degrees in Finance and Economics. He is an owner of the firm along with his partner Christina. As the Director of Investment Management, Travis leads the way in providing financial guidance for our clients. He earned the Certified Financial Planner or CFP® professional designation near the start of his career, and has also achieved the internationally-recognized Chartered Financial Analyst or CFA® charter by passing all three challenging exam levels. He is the most recent past president of the Hawaii chapter of the Financial Planning Association. Travis was born and raised in Hawaii, and frequently visits Japan along with other world destinations. Outside of the office, Travis enjoys working out at the Pacific Club, reading, hiking and being a big supporter of UH sports. He is also a YouTube creator! Search for his name to see his fun and educational videos on important financial topics.

Professional Designations: 

CFP® CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® Professional 

CFA® CHARTERED FINANCIAL ANALYST®

Educational Background: 

Bachelor of Business Administration, Finance and Bachelor of Arts, Economics, University of Hawaii Manoa, Honolulu

Registration: 

Series 65, Investment Adviser Representative, CRD #6705780 

Affiliations: 

Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., #257992 

CFA® Society of Hawaii 

Financial Planning Association (FPA®)

FPA of Hawaii (2019-2024; 2023 President) 

Hawaii Estate Planning Council 

Get to know our team! Questions & Answers 

What got you started with a career in financial services?

First and foremost, I have always wanted to help people. This began at age 10 when I offered to help my parents and sister find misplaced items (keys, wallet, TV remote control) around the house for a small fee of 25 cents. The emotions shown by a person who has been truly helped – joy, peace of mind, relief – are the ultimate payoff for me and continue to motivate me to this day. Knowing that I wanted to find a career that allowed me to deliver these feelings to many different people, my path was set towards financial services. 

Growing up, I did not learn how to invest my money or how to file taxes. There was no class in school that taught the basics of investing or how to create a budget. Financial literacy varies widely across families and many feel like they could be doing better with access to resources and a trustworthy adviser. I could certainly relate to this feeling when I was growing up. I was drawn to learn more about financial planning to help my own family navigate our financial situation. Now I strive to provide the same guidance and level of care to the families I work with. 

What motivates you to do your best every day? 

We have the best people as clients. Doing the right thing for them is what motivates me to do my best every day. 

What are some of your favorite books on financial topics? 

Your Money & Your Brain by Jason Zweig 

The Richest Man in Babylon by George S. Clason 

The Intelligent Investor by Benjamin Graham 

The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel 

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