Ethan and his associates inspire trust and confidence with sound, detailed, and expansive advice and assistance with all aspects of our financial health. From helping managing cash flow, investments, our many 529 accounts for our kids, and our multiple retirement accounts across platforms, Kala Capital is on top of everything. As I approach retirement, I'm all about the future, and Ethan is right there with me, stress-testing and making the future more easily understandable. The advice and assistance are friendly and transparent at all times. We feel very comfortable recommending Kala Capital Partners to anyone who is looking for excellent, highly competent advice. read more

Ethan and the team at KCP have been incredibly helpful throughout my financial planning process. They're patient, professional, and genuinely kind--always taking the time to answer my questions and make sure I have a clear understanding of the plan and process. I truly appreciate their support and highly recommend their services. read more

Yelp Review We've been so fortunate to be working with Ethan and his team since 2023 and it has been life changing for our family. Ethan helped us organize our household finances to ensure that we were able to meet our current and future financial needs for our growing family. Ethan made us feel so comfortable from our first meeting with his friendly attitude and non-judgmental outlook on financial habits. The first year was focused on financial education and helping us create our financial road map. We had monthly meetings to track our progress and to learn about our cash flow and other useful financial topics. Within that year we were able to pay off all of our high interest debt, lower our spending, and increase our HYSA contribution. Our goals for the second year are still the same but we are now moving forward with maintaining positive financial habits and increasing our cash flow. We do quarterly online meetings with Ethan which fits perfectly for our busy lifestyle and allows us flexibility to meet with him whenever possible. We cannot thank Ethan and April for all of their help and encouragement these past 2 years. We look forward to continue working with them and learning more as we go. read more

TL;DR - Ethan and his team are consummate professionals who exemplify trustworthiness, client-centeredness, competence, and genuine care and humanity. 11/10, they far surpassed our expectations. (Also, fwiw, this is my first ever Yelp review - I am THAT excited about testifying to the quality of Ethan's services and helping other people feel confident accessing them.) My partner and I do not come from families that understand investment, long-term financial planning, or even basic principles of how to make money work for and with you. We were interested in getting help sorting out our finances and helping us come up with plans that serve our long-term goals, but we were really nervous about using planners through financial institutions/banks (you hear horror stories about smarminess and competing contingencies, like kick-backs that make the planner not make decisions that are actually in your interest, but theirs). I found Ethan and his team through yelp; the reviews, as you can tell, were exceedingly glowing, so we decided to set up a meeting with Ethan to learn a little bit more about his services and see whether it might be a fit. Right away, Ethan distinguished himself (in actions and stance) from the fears we'd had about working with a financial planner. He illustrated genuine (not affected) interest in our experience, learning history around money, emotions around money (fears, anxieties, etc.), and goals. Throughout these initial discussions, it became clear that he was someone who was interested in helping us get what we wanted, not in imposing what he (or anybody else) could want for us. He also helped us clarify what we wanted, by providing sophisticated education to help clear the smog of fears and anxieties (based on our own ignorance) to help us get clarity on what actually mattered to us. As a person who works in mental health, I can say that the way he interacted with us felt genuinely therapeutic - reflecting and sharing interest in what we wanted and helping organize a plan to help us get that in realistic, evidence-based ways. We decided to keep meeting with Ethan to discuss more, and each meeting made it abundantly more clear that, though my partner and I are highly protective of our finances, it'd be hard to imagine letting anyone else but Ethan and his team assist us. Their trustworthiness and genuine interest in not only coming up with plans but providing educational resources (videos and readings to make their wealth of experience simplified for people like me who are new to all of this) made it clear that their business is designed to help people get what they want, not take advantage of clients or pressure them into buying services that are not appropriate or needed. We never once felt pressured to make any decisions or utilize any portion of Ethan's services; I was impressed by this, because obviously it would be in Ethan's interest to try to pressure at least a little! But he never did. He just helped us figure out plans that make sense for us and helped us build the confidence to enact them. I feel honored to get to work with Ethan and his team, especially with how much uncertainty there is about so many things in the world. I know that the money piece is handled with expertise, trustworthiness, care, and human compassion. If you're at all feeling nervous, just meet with Ethan - I feel sure that you'll be as impressed as we have been, and continue to be. read more

As a client of Kala Capital for 3 years and going, Chris has always been an awesome advisor, educator, and counselor for my finances. Being in the healthcare field, I had very little understanding of what it means to invest, budget, and save money. I was also too conservative to try investments on my own, and probably pretty irresponsible with my spending! And although I was very hesitant to trust and be vulnerable about my financial well-being, I can confidently say that this was the best decision I made. Chris is very supportive, always helping me navigate through my many financial anxieties and patiently teaching me about several financial concepts. He is mindful of my priorities and does the extra work to personalize financial advice to empower me to make the best decisions for my future. Chris makes Kala Capital worth it! read more

10/10 service. Ethan and his team do a phenomenal job at getting your finances in order. They are very attentive and take the time to explain things in detail. They make it easy to understand for those of us who don't know much about financial freedom. Kala Capital helped me reach my financial goals and and set me on a trajectory for success. I highly suggest giving them a call and learning more about how they can help you manage your money. read more

Before I met the team at Kala Capital Partners, my finances were all over the place. I had been going through so many huge changes in my business, and in my personal life, and I didn't even know where to begin when it came to cleaning up my finances. Ethan took the time to hear my story and help me develop a plan to de-tangle mistakes of the past, and set things up for a secure future. We have been working together for a couple years now, and I'm so excited to continue growing my money with Ethan in my corner. I feel supported, never judged and very appreciative of everything he's done with me. Anyone out there that wants to feel better and more secure about your financial future, whether its with investments, or tracking your spending and income, or setting and achieving financial goals, or even just advice, then hit up Kala Capital! They are the bomb dot com, and I Iove them so much! Thank you Ethan, you da man!! read more

We started working with Ethan in late 2023 and it has been a transformative experience. Ethan helped my husband and I recognize that our needs matter, which helped me take a better stand for what I want and need in my business. Ethan also showed us the importance of seeing the bigger picture, and integrating our business and personal finances instead of always looking at them in silos. Ethan also spent a lot of time helping us shift out of the minutiae to adopting a broader, more strategic financial approach. He helped us organize our expenses, and managing things was instantly easier as a result. He also helped us start changing our behaviors. His expertise opened our eyes to different (and better) ways of doing things--ways that we hadn't even considered or known about. It was enlightening to realize that while we had always been doing our best, there was so much more we could achieve with his guidance. Throughout our time working together, Ethan has been incredibly loving, supportive, and celebratory. He has helped us lay the groundwork to make progress towards our various goals, and even when our progress has felt slow, he was excellent at highlighting the positive changes we were making. His support has been invaluable, and we are so grateful for all he has done--and will continue to do--to help us achieve our goals, visions, and dreams. Thank you, Ethan, for everything! read more

Kala Capital and the Ethan Ho experience!!! I first stumbled across Kala Capital for a Yelp listing. I scheduled a call with Ethan to understand more info on what the company provided and possibly what value they may give by hiring a financial advisor, also weighing whether we needed one or not. The first call gave me peace of mind that they are not selling me products or systems or get rich plans. They are a legit fiduciary advisor that has their clients best interest always. I vetted their company out and checks reviews talked with him a few more times about concerns with Ethan. Our family was going thru a rough patch at this time with the company I work for going thru transitions. It was very stressful and exhausting times. With our meetings with Ethan and their help managing our portfolios he help give us confidence and peace of mind. This is not a invest money with them and they turn a profit for you, this was way more valuable relationship Ethan and Kala Capital gave us a roadmap on our financial freedom, better understanding on having a team around us that included protection planning, tax advantages, retirement, short term goals vacations, home renovation , real estate, having a child, and insurance coverage. They also provided me financial literacy content as a member here are I believe hundreds of hours of information to learn from that was broken down into layman's terms so anyone can understand this and learn this confusing financial/investing information. I feel that having a sounding board and a team around me and a company I believe and TRUST in is invaluable. I will champion them and believe in them because they have earn my trust in them as well Thank you Kala Capital and Ethan Ho!!! read more

I've used kala capital for a year and did all the meeting. The value I received greatly out weighed the cost. Ethan kept me on track to consistently increase my net worth and was able to adapt all recommendations around my busy military deployments. Ethan has a down to earth personality that eases the anxiety that personal finances bring. If you are looking for honest personalized financial guidance. I strongly recommend Kala Capital. read more

Ethan and his team have been helping me with my personal finances for years now, and I couldn't be happier with the results and the experiences I've had. Ethan has broken things down for me, taught, shown, and done so much that I would have never known had I not started with him. I would highly recommend Ethan and Kālā Capital to anyone who is looking to improve their personal or business finances. read more

Chris, Ethan, and the team at Kala Capital has made financial planning digestible and exciting. I now feel I have a clear game plan for my financial well-being and it truly feels they have by best interest in heart and do a great job helping through the emotional aspects of financial planning, too. If you're looking for a financial planner with great morals and someone you can call a friend, you're looking in the right place. read more

As an entrepreneur who recently got married, I was looking for a way to set myself up for financial success in the future. I had read a few articles that made me weary of hiring a financial advisor, as it can be hard to know if they're truly acting in your best interest. Enter Ethan and Kala Capital. Ethan and his team are not only on my side, they want to see me succeed above all else! Ethan has a passion for finance as well as his clients that I believe is unmatched in the financial space. In an industry that can sometimes be dry and confusing, Ethan takes the time to go over and simplify many of the terms and theories to help you feel confident in your decisions. Ethan is informative and never pushy; he outlines a clear path to follow for financial well-being and breaks down that path into different sections, which we tackled during different zoom calls. After each call I feel confident that I knew what to do with my money going forward. He and his team are also available to answer general business-related money questions; an invaluable resource if you're an entrepreneur. If you're on the fence about booking Ethan and Kala Capital, know he and his team will help you build an action plan tailored to your unique financial situation, ensure you understand why and how to implement this plan, and do it with warmth and kindness. Kala Capital focuses on both financial planning as well as financial literacy--two very different skills--both invaluable and necessary for financial success. Thank you Kala Capital!! read more

When I decided to meet with Ethan it was because I heard great things from a mutual friend. Ethan is extremely knowledgeable in regards to helping you understand how to invest your money. Not only is he knowledgeable but I find him to be relatable and easy to talk to. I always thought financial advisors had somewhat of an intimidating personality because I thought I needed to get started with 20+ thousand dollars before I could invest anything but that was not the case with Ethan. Ethan is currently helping me and my family set up the foundation so we can build our wealth for the years to come. In communicating with Ethan he definitely proves that you can get started with any amount of money you have but the idea is to start sooner than later. We also worked on or spending plan with Ethan and it was an eye-opening experience that actually brought me and my fiancé together. We realized as a team we need to get a handle on our spending as well as our projected financial future to make sure we set ourselves up for success. Thanks again Ethan! read more

Ethan Ho has been my personal certified financial advisor and planner for the past three years and I couldn't be happier. My financial knowledge previous to meeting Ethan would be described as, severely lacking. Especially when it came to creating a monthly budget, different types of investments and ultimately planning for retirement. Through the development of our relationship I became aware how valuable it is to have Ethan in my corner.  With his financial refinement, I have been able to shift my old ways of handling money into a strategy that works for me.  Most importantly, not having to make radical life style changes.  Ethan is truly exceptional in his abilities to easily communicate and break down financial principles and knowledge that I could comprehend.  I am beyond grateful for his foresightedness and confident in maintaining the plan that Ethan and I developed together. He has my highest recommendation. Spencer W. read more

For years I focused on working more to make more money. After my first meeting with Ethan Ho it was clear to me that I needed a new flexible perspective and there really was a way to "work smarter, not harder." He offers a valuable service that is practical and meaningful to both my financial goals as well as personal growth. Ethan is able to break down the intimidating and complex topic of finances so that I feel comfortable and in charge of my money and my future. My view and relationship with my finances has turned around with Ethan's guidance, his personal tools, and financial plans. Together we have strengthened the foundation of my mindset to create lasting behavioral changes. Now, my dream of affording the mortgage on my first home with a comfortable lifestyle seems within reach! I no longer tip-toe around the topic of finances and am able to confidently make my money work for me. read more

Ethan's professional advice and guidance encouraged me to take a closer look at my expenses and goals. I have great peace of mind knowing that my monthly contributions are helping me acquire wealth and financial stability. I know Ethan has my family's best interest in mind when he recommends adjustments or additional investments. read more

So Ethan knows his stuff. The first day I meet with Ethan he talked to me about goals and what exactly do I want. Where do I see myself in 5, 10, 30 years down the road and what I can do and prepare myself with the right money mindset to get there. How to budget with the current income I have and not feel pressed on money to live my life. You don't have to throw everything into your savings, investment etc, but with the right tools and knowledge Ethan shared with me, he got me going down the right path. He's not just a guy he's also a friend that I can trust will help me make the right decisions when it comes to my well being. read more

I found Ethan and Kala Capital's approach and style helpful, useful and refreshing. I think that there is a major gap in our education system and that everyone, particularly high school and college students, should increase their financial knowledge and understanding. I also liked the options that Ethan offered in terms of education and service. I am able to do as much (or as little) as I prefer, and, customize my financial planning after learning and understanding what and how some of the strategies work. I encourage anyone who wants to be financially savvy and successful for the long haul to give Ethan and Kala Capital a call and learn more. It will be well worth your time and it's never too late. I wish that I had a resource like Kala Capital when I first started working (a while ago). read more

Besides being incredibly intelligent, Ethan and his team are honest, honorable and have their client's best interests at heart in everything they do. I was able to trust Ethan and his team with my financial planing and investing from the start and haven't looked back! read more

There are not enough words to describe how appreciative I am to have Ethan as a financial coach. I was living the dream in Hawaii with ZERO cares in the world. I knew I needed to buckle down because I was making decent money with nothing to show for it. Ethan sat me down for a few informative meetings where he got to understand me, my goals, and my lifestyle. Within two years I was able to reach my financial goals, which I never dreamt to be possible especially in that short amount of time. We were aggressive but with the right mindset, anything was possible. And the greatest part of it all - Ethan made it fun! read more

Ethan Ho has done an outstanding job at helping me get on the right track financially. By taking the time to learn about my lifestyle and goals he helped me create a personalized budget to save money while still being able to have have fun and travel. This has helped me manage my priorities and has allowed me to do the things which truly make me happy. He educated me about different options when refinancing. This allowed me to make smart decisions as I refinanced my student loans which will save me a ton of money in the end. This has all lead me to a more clear and positive mindset when thinking about my money! read more

Ethan and the team of young professionals at Kala Capital Partners are all highly educated, well versed, and vastly comfortable in many matters of finance! Ethan is very personable and provided me with an individualized plan of action for my personal financial goals after our very first meeting. He took the time to listen to my concerns and explained a lot of the unknown variables that I encountered on my financial journey. He helped me to understand the importance of budget planning. After the meeting, I left feeling empowered about my choices, wiser about my options, and excited to continue learning about my future financial decisions. He was able to hold my hand and walk me through each step of the process when I was trying to muddle through 401K, IRA, and tax decisions. Ethan went above and beyond when he sat on the phone with me, as a third-party advisor, when I was talking to investment institutions about my accounts. He coached me through the entire call, a phone call that I would not have been able to navigate on my own. Not only do I feel like I had great service, but I learned a lot of valuable life lessons that I wish I had known earlier! Finances aren't so scary when you have an encouraging team like KCP supporting you. read more

Mr. Ho does a tremendous job of providing insight based on where I am in my life. He has seen me through many different stages from being young and single, just starting my first job out of college, to being married and planning a family. He's been there for me though cross-country moves, job changes, graduate school, and the passing of a parent. This situational variability came with many different implications for my financial future and Ethan is always able to give guidance with grace and empathy while maintaining objectivity to help ensure my long-term financial wellbeing, thus allowing me to focus on other areas of my life. I trust him to no end as he has never steered me astray. His coaching on budgeting, goal setting, mindset and overall fiscal responsibility has been a key factor in setting my wife and I in a direction we feel confident in, not only in the long run but in the immediate future as well. My career as a coach in athletics has taught me that the best coaches are those who can see farther than their players based on experience and a deep understanding of the sport they coach. To me, this sums up Ethan as a financial coach and I only hope that everyone is fortunate enough to have that in their life. read more