John Ark, C(k)P®, CPFA™, CRPS™
Vice President/Investments
John is a Vice President/Investments who not only helps individual investors manage wealth, but also focuses on the specialized needs of retirement plans. He formed the ARK Wealth Advisory Group with his uncle, Michael Ark.
John graduated from the University of Hawaii at Manoa with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics. He has earned the Certified 401(k) Professional™ certification from The Retirement Advisor University™ in collaboration with UCLA Anderson School of Management Executive Education. The C(k)P® certification recognizes him as a retirement plan advisor with a combination of substantial retirement plan management experience and the necessary qualifications/skill sets for both employers and employees. John has also earned the Chartered Retirement Plans SpecialistTM designation from the College for Financial Planning®. The CRPS™ certification recognizes him as a qualified financial professional who can help employers implement suitable and well-structured retirement plans for their companies.
John and his wife, Kristina, reside in Honolulu, Hawaii, with their 90-pound American Bulldog named Matilda.
Outside of the office, John considers himself a “foodie” and loves exploring new food cuisines and restaurants. He also enjoys running and supporting charities like the Humane Society, Red Cross, American Heart Association, and Hawaii Food Bank.