“Malama” ~to take care of, preserve, protect, look after.
Our Values
Stewardship. We are not merely advisors — we are stewards who you can entrust to look after what you have and continue to build. We treat your interests as our own. Always.
Excellence. No standards are higher than those we set for ourselves, and we are unceasing in delivering our finest work to you.
Professionalism. Our commitment to client confidentiality is paramount. This commitment underpins each of our relationships, and represents table stakes for any worthy fiduciary. Malama is no exception.
Principal
Landon Mizuguchi | C.P.A. (CA), A.B.V.
Prior to founding Malama Capital Advisory, Landon served as Vice President of a Hawaii-based private equity investment firm, where he executed acquisitions and, as portfolio CFO, oversaw finance across the firm’s investment portfolio comprised of various medium-sized businesses.
Landon’s experience, encompassing M&A, general management, strategic finance, corporate finance, valuation, and financial accounting, spans 20+ years with preeminent professional services firms such as Goldman, Sachs & Co. (Investment Banking Division | San Francisco, California) and Ernst & Young (Transaction Advisory (M&A Due Diligence) & Assurance (Audit) Services | Los Angeles, California).
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UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA — BERKELEY
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Corporate Finance & Corporate Strategy
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) with Honors, Accounting
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The Art Source, Inc., Advisory Board
Shioi Construction, Inc., Board of Directors
40 Hammocks, Advisory Board
The First Tee / Hawaii State Junior Golf Association (Nonprofit), Board of Directors
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Managing Director
Brian Chow | C.P.A. (CA)
Prior to joining Malama, Brian served as a CFO of The Ardent Company, a venture/growth equity fund where he was responsible for overseeing financial, planning & analysis, accounting; treasury; compliance; and legal functions.
Brian's experience and expertise include project management, risk management and internal controls, compliance, strategic planning, and financial planning & analysis. Brian has over 20 years of experience with professional services firms, corporations, and private equity funds including St. Cloud Capital (Private Equity Fund | Los Angeles, CA), MGM Resorts International (Corporate Strategy and Initiatives | Las Vegas, NV), Banc of America Securities (Investment Banking | San Francisco, CA) and Deloitte (Audit & Enterprise Risk Services | Los Angeles, CA).
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UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Master of Accountancy (M.Acc.) with Honors, Accounting
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Accounting
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Accounting Services
Lynn Yee, C.P.A. (CA)
Lynn is a serial small business entrepreneur who also has 15+ years of accounting and finance experience. She started her career with “Big4” accounting firm, Ernst & Young (Assurance Services — Audit | Los Angeles, California), before serving as a lender with Wells Fargo Capital Finance (Cash Flow Lending - Technology Group | Los Angeles, California) and subsequently, pursuing her entrepreneurial journey.
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COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Columbia Business School
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Accounting
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business Administration
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Certified Public Accountant (C.P.A.), California Board of Accountancy
Nevada Gaming License (Inactive)