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Instructor
Nicholas Manago, Financial Advisor
Moderator: Preparing to Launch
Trust Accounting & Compliance
Structuring the Practice
Risk Management & Financial Planning
Succession & Long-Term Planning
Nicholas Manago is a Financial Advisor with WestPac Wealth Partners, where he helps individuals, families, and business owners develop personalized strategies to pursue their financial goals. His approach is centered on building meaningful relationships, understanding each client's unique priorities, and providing clarity around their financial decisions.
Born and raised in Honolulu, Mr. Manago graduated from Moanalua High School before continuing his baseball career at Concordia University Irvine, where he earned a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Marketing. His experience as a collegiate athlete shaped the discipline, competitiveness, and commitment he brings to his career.
Mr. Manago is actively involved with the non-profit, Hawaii Bicycling League, and is also a proud member of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisers.
Instructor
Raymond Kong, Chief Disciplinary Counsel of the ODC
Panelist: Preparing to Launch
Trust Accounting & Compliance
Raymond Kong is Chief Disciplinary Counsel to the Hawaiʻi Supreme Court (February 2025); and RSCH Rule 2.20 Trustee Administrator (deceased, disbarred, disappeared or disabled attorneys). Previously, he was the General Counsel at Bishop Museum and the Legal Director for Lawyers for Equal Justice, a part of Hawaii Appleseed.
Mr. Kong's private practice focused on construction and business litigation. He graduated from UC Hastings College of the Law (now known as UC Law San Francisco) in 2002. He is admitted to practice law in Hawaiʻi and California (inactive).
Instructor
Charles Au, CPA
Panelist: Structuring the Practice
Succession & Long-Term Planning
Charles Au has over 30 years of public accounting experience servicing closely held companies in the Hawaii and the U.S. west coast markets.
At Business Tax Advisors Hawaii, Mr. Au is the current managing partner and leads one of the larger locally grown certified public accounting firms in the state.
The firm has expertise in the construction, real estate development and professional services industries with nearly three out of every four clients of the firm operating in these sectors. In addition to providing our traditional compliance services – we offer a more proactive, advisory and planning based service combined with a wider range of value-added solutions (available through our “virtual family office”). By offering collaborative accounting, tax, and consulting services on a subscription basis, our hope is to deliver important tax compliance and business planning advice and services to clients in an ongoing, and cost-manageable way.
Mr. Au is the past president of The Pacific Club, board member of the Hawaii Tax Institute, past president of Hawaii Estate Planning Council, current treasurer and board member of the Air Force Civilian Advisory Committee and served as a board member with BIA Hawaii and Associated Builders and Contractors – Hawaii chapter.
Mr. Au is an avid golfer and paddle tennis player. He enjoys spending time with his wife, six children and 2 grandchildren.
Instructor
Aaron Domingo, Financial Advisor
Panelist: Risk Management & Financial Planning
Succession & Long-Term Planning
I've been serving as a financial advisor with Westpac Wealth Partners since 2014. My team and I work with owners of closely held businesses to provide a collaborative and comprehensive process geared towards controlling the controllable.
For many, it's hard to know where the lines between the business and personal balance sheets are drawn, which can lead to inefficiency. Together, with the rest of your advisory team, I will work to ensure your goals are aligned with your financial actions.
Outside of the office, being a father has been my life's passion and the reason I do what I do. I love spending time with my beautiful wife Jenn and our children, daughter Teagan and son Harvey.
This is the registration for the IN-PERSON and LIVE WEBCAST event. PLEASE NOTE IN-PERSON CLOSED; LIVE WEBCAST REMAINS OPEN
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Please visit our 2026 Bar Convention Website to browse all seminars during our 2026 HSBA Bar Convention Week.
Date and Time: Monday, October 12, 2026, 1:30am -4:30pm
Credit: This seminar qualifies for 3 CLE Credits.
Location:
In-Person: CLOSED
HSBA Conference Room
1100 Alakea Street, Suite 1000 (10th floor)
Honolulu, HI 96813
Food/Beverage: Afternoon snack and beverage service will be served.
Or
Live Webcast: OPEN
Via your HSBA Account > My Learning > Upcoming CLE & Event
Pricing: In-Person: CLOSED
Early Bird Rates (until September 30)
Kauai Bar Association (KBA) Members: $55 (note: there is a $100 subsidy for KBA registrants to be used for ONLY ONE Bar Convention seminar)
Hawaii County Bar Association (HCBA) Members: $105 (note: there is a $50 subsidy for HCBA registrants to be used for ONLY ONE Bar Convention seminar)
All Other HSBA Members: $155
Non-HSBA Members: $225*
Law School Student HSBA Bar Card Members: Free**
(Cost includes 3 CLE credits, Afternoon Snack and Beverage Service)
Regular Rates (October 1 - October 5)
Kauai Bar Association (KBA) Members: $85 (note: there is a $100 subsidy for KBA registrants to be used for ONLY ONE Bar Convention seminar) Hawaii County Bar Association (HCBA) Members: $135 (note: there is a $50 subsidy for HCBA registrants to be used for ONLY ONE Bar Convention seminar)
All Other HSBA Members: $185
Non-HSBA Members: $255*
Law School Student HSBA Bar Card Members: Free**
(Cost includes 3 CLE credits, Afteenoon Snack and Beverage Service)
Notes for In-Person: CLOSED
Deadline to register: Monday, October 5, 2026
Cancellation/Refunds: Cancellation requests must be received by Monday October 5, 2026, for a full refund. There will be no refunds if you miss the seminar.
Parking: Our Alakea Tower building has limited guest parking (validation is not provided); however convenient and affordable parking is available at Ali’i Place or other municipal parking garages in the downtown area.
Pricing: Live Webcast: OPEN
Early Bird Rates (until September 30)
Kauai Bar Association (KBA) Members: $40 (note: there is a $100 subsidy for KBA registrants to be used for ONLY ONE Bar Convention seminar) Hawaii County Bar Association (HCBA) Members: $90 (note: there is a $50 subsidy for HCBA registrants to be used for ONLY ONE Bar Convention seminar)
All Other HSBA Members: $140
Non-HSBA Members: $210*
Law School Student HSBA Bar Card Members: Free**
(Cost includes 3 CLE Credits)
Regular Rates (October 1 - 12)
Kauai Bar Association (KBA) Members: $70 (note: there is a $100 subsidy for KBA registrants to be used for ONLY ONE Bar Convention seminar) Hawaii County Bar Association (HCBA) Members: $120 (note: there is a $50 subsidy for HCBA registrants to be used for ONLY ONE Bar Convention seminar)
All Other HSBA Members: $170
Non-HSBA Members: $240*
Law School Student HSBA Bar Card Members: Free**
(Cost includes 3 CLE Credits)
Notes for Live Webcast: OPEN
Deadline to register: Monday, October 12, 2026
Cancellation/Refunds: Cancellation requests must be received by Wednesday, September 30, 2026, for a full refund. There will be no refunds if you miss the seminar.
2026 BAR CONVENTION: The Well-Run Practice: Banking, Trust Accounts & Structure SEMINAR, 3 CLE (1:30pm - 4:30pm)
Preparing to Launch
Moderator:
Nicholas Manago, Financial Advisor
Panelists:
Seth Buckley, The Liko Collective LLC & Raymond Kong, Chief Disciplinary Counsel of the ODC
Transitioning from an existing firm; Ethical considerations and client transitions; Client onboarding and practice management systems; & Technology, CRM, and operational workflows.
Trust Accounting & Compliance
Moderator:
Nicholas Manago, Financial Advisor
Panelists:
Seth Buckley, The Liko Collective LLC & Raymond Kong, Chief Disciplinary Counsel of the ODC
Client trust accounting fundamentals; IOLTA account setup and requirements; Recordkeeping and reconciliation; & Common trust account violations and disciplinary issues.
Structuring the Practice
Moderator:
Nicholas Manago, Financial Advisor
Panelists:
Charles Au, CPA & Seth Buckley, The Liko Collective LLC
Banking structure for a law practice; Entity selection and compliance considerations; Compensation and tax planning; & Building an effective advisory team.
Risk Management & Financial Planning
Moderator:
Nicholas Manago, Financial Advisor
Panelists:
Seth Buckley, The Liko Collective LLC & Aaron Domingo, Financial Advisor
Insurance essentials and asset protection; Business continuity planning; Retirement planning opportunities for practice owners; & Common financial mistakes attorneys make.
Succession & Long-Term Planning
Moderator:
Nicholas Manago, Financial Advisor
Panelists:
Charles Au, CPA; Seth Buckley, The Liko Collective LLC; & Aaron Domingo, Financial Advisor
Building a practice with transferable value; Succession and continuity planning; Practice transition strategies; & Creating optionality for retirement and exit.
Note: Schedule subject to change. Program adjustments may be made.
Course Materials: In an effort to be green, the Bar Convention Course Materials will be emailed to you before the event for in-person and live webcast attendees. In-person attendees may print the materials prior to attending or view them on their tablet, phone or laptop.
Register:
HSBA Members: "Log In" (do not create a new account) to register online with Visa, MasterCard, American Express, or Discover.
HSBA members paying by check or prefer to use the form: Please download paper registration and submit to the HSBA to register. Form of payment must be received with registration to process.
*Non-HSBA members: Please download paper registration and submit to the HSBA to register. Form of payment must be received with registration to process.
**Law Students: You must have an HSBA student card; or if not, you may obtain one by going to HSBA Bar Card | HSBA Please download paper registration and submit to the HSBA to register.
ADA Accommodation: If you would like to request an accommodation, please contact us before purchasing the program and by October 5, 2026, at cle@hsba.org or call (808) 537-1868 and ask for the HSBA CLE Department.
Notice of Videotaping: With the permission of guest speakers, the HSBA selectively webcasts and videotapes CLE seminars for attorneys not physically present in the seminar room. As an in-person attendee your voice and likeness may be included in the webcast or videotape. By attending the seminar, you are authorizing the HSBA to include name, voice and likeness to the extent included in the webcast or video recording. Video recordings may be made available or purchase and viewing on the HSBA website.
Questions? Please contact HSBA CLE Department at (808) 537-1868 or CLE@hsba.org.
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