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Jeffrey Bonk

First Vice President, Wealth Advisor

 

American Savings Investment Services

Phone: (808) 952-7019 
jeffrey.bonk@asbinvestments.com 
Branches served: Kahului and Kihei

Jeffrey joined American Savings Bank as a financial consultant in October 2020 and was promoted to first vice president, wealth advisor in January 2022. He is committed to helping customers reach their financial dreams through personalized investment opportunities. This all starts with getting to know his customers’ financial needs and goals so he can help chart a sound path forward. 

Jeffrey holds Series 7 and 66 securities registrations, a life insurance license and received his master’s degree in business from Webster University.

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American Savings Bank Visa Gold and Platinum debit cards give you convenient access to your checking account and more:

  • Pay for purchases anywhere Visa is accepted, in person or online. There’s no need to carry cash or checks when you have your debit card
  • Automatically track all your purchases with Online Banking
  • Add your card to your mobile wallet on your phone, tablet, or wearable device
  • Access your account at one of our ATMs or any ATM Visa is accepted, worldwide
  • Use your card to set up recurring payments for monthly bills & expenses so you never make a late payment
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If your American Savings Bank Visa card has the Contactless indicator on it, you can use it to make purchases with just a tap. Prior to the expiration date on your card, we’ll send you a new contactless card.

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Debit cards are a convenient way to access your account and pay for everyday purchases—in person or online.


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If the card does not have an EMV chip and it is active and has not expired, it will still work, and the ATM will prompt you to remove your card and continue your transaction.
 
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How to Stay Cybersecure During a Global Pandemic

ASB October 06, 2020 | 5 min read N/A

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Life in a global pandemic means staying at home and spending time online more than ever before. However, with more time on our devices comes increased risk of being susceptible to scams, phishing and fraudsters.

Every day, thousands of people across the nation fall victim to fraudulent emails, texts and phone calls from scammers pretending to be their bank. We’re here to keep your information and accounts safe and secure, and to remind you of ways that you can stay vigilant when it comes to spotting scams and fraudsters.

During times of crisis, fraudsters often take advantage of people’s fear of uncertainty and need for quick financial relief. Some of the COVID-19 scams that have originated during the pandemic include:

  • Fake contact tracers, asking for confidential personal and financial information
  • Fake government institutions “sending” Economic Impact Payments or other relief funding
  • Offers for COVID-19 vaccination and home test kits
  • Requests for donations from illegitimate organizations

 

Levi Carias, our Director of Information Security, recently joined HI Now Daily to talk about National Cybersecurity Awareness Month and a few ways that you can avoid coronavirus scams. Watch the video below to learn more.

In summary, here are a few ways you can continue to protect yourself and your finances during the pandemic and beyond.

  • Keep an eagle eye on mail, phone calls, texts and emails you receive. Remember that you should never provide banking information such as your account number, password and PIN number.
  • Beware of unsolicited calls, especially from numbers you do not recognize.
  • Thoroughly check the email addresses of email senders and do not open attachments from a sender you do not know.
  • Regularly review your account activity and statements.
  • Set up alerts on your accounts.

 

Fraudsters are often known to misspell words, ask you to click on links, and request your confidential information. If you think an email, text or call might be a scam, play it safe and call us at 808-627-6900 or toll-free at 1-800-272-2566.

For more cybersecurity tips, visit our Information Security, Fraud and Privacy Hub.

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American Savings Bank Opens Kalihi Branch

ASB September 10, 2020 | 5 min read N/A

American Savings Bank (ASB) is excited to return to the Kalihi community with the opening of its newest branch, located at 2110 N. King Street on the corner of N. King and Gulick streets. This branch offers full-service banking and new SMART ATM

“It’s been years since we’ve had a branch in the heart of Kalihi, and we are pleased to once again have a location that allows us to better serve this remarkable community,” said Rich Wacker, president and CEO of ASB. “During these challenging times, we’re more committed than ever before to make banking easy and convenient for our customers.”

“The COVID-19 pandemic has presented financial hardships and challenges for so many across the state of Hawaii,” said Rich Wacker, president and CEO of ASB. “Thanks to the generosity of our teammates, we were able to provide immediate, unrestricted funding to our nonprofit partners, who deliver much-needed assistance and support to our community during these difficult times.”

The Kalihi Branch, led by branch manager Laura Gatchalian and assistant branch manager Robelyn Sejalbo, offers parking and is open five days a week, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. from Monday to Thursday and 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday. Customers can meet with a personal banker, loan officer, business banker and financial advisor to discuss their financial needs. The branch also features ASB’s SMART ATM, which is the newest in Hawaii with features including multiple check and cash deposits, paperless receipts and more. ASB is currently upgrading its entire fleet of 114 ATMs across the state.

As part of its commitment to the Kalihi community, ASB donated $3,000 to We Are Oceania, a local nonprofit that serves Hawaii’s Micronesian community and is headquartered at St. Elizabeth Church in Kalihi. We Are Oceania has seen a sharp increase in the need for services, especially as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. ASB’s donation will support outreach and assistance programs for the Micronesian community.

The Kalihi Branch was constructed by general contractor Ralph S. Inouye Co., Ltd. and designed by architecture firm InForm Design. The building features a contemporary design with high ceilings, ASB’s signature Kalo Wall created by Sig Zane Designs and View Smart Windows, digitally connected glass that intelligently tints to control glare and heat to create a more comfortable environment for customers and teammates.

All ASB branches continue to follow enhanced health and safety procedures, including daily cleaning and disinfecting, providing hand sanitizer and wipes to customers and teammates, using plexiglass barriers and requiring face coverings and social distancing. Branches continue to offer Kupuna Hour during the first hour of each day, Monday through Friday, which is prioritized for seniors (ages 60 and up) and at-risk individuals, along with an accompanying caregiver or family member, as needed.

In addition to its statewide network of branches and ATMs, customers can also take advantage of ASB’s online banking options and the ASB Hawaii Mobile App. The bank also allows customers to schedule phone appointments with bankers through the Make An Appointment tool available at www.asbhawaii.com.

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The new branch is located in the heart of Kalihi

We Are Oceania and Kalihi Branch Manager

ASB Presents a donation to We Are Oceania as part of its commitment to the Kalihi community.

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Happy Honolulu Pride Month from ASB!

ASB October 01, 2020 | 5 min read N/A

Happy Honolulu Pride Month! Did you know that Honolulu celebrates October as Honolulu Pride Month, spearheaded by the Hawaii LGBT Legacy Foundation? The month gets its origins from global LGBT History Month and National Coming Out Day on October 11.

At ASB, we’re proud to support the LGBTQ+ community – during National Pride Month in June, Honolulu Pride Month in October, and all year long.

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As a bank that has a vision of making dreams possible, this includes the dreams of our LGBTQ+ customers, teammates and community members. Each year, Pride Month serves as an opportunity for us to be educated, inclusive and active in equality among all.

Although the global pandemic has caused the 2020 Honolulu Pride Month to look a bit different this year, we’re still committed to honoring and celebrating the LGBTQ+ community, and all walks of life that make our state and world a beautiful and diverse place.

Here are a few ways we’re celebrating Pride Month this year:

  • Rainbow Bright: We’ve rainbow-ed out the ASB Campus! If you happen to be driving by our home base on Beretania Street, check out our Pride display on our front lawn and our special building lights after sunset. You might also notice our logo and branding, featuring our custom design from MANAOLA, have turned rainbow for the month.

     
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    Front lawn Pride Display

  • Proud to Be ASB: ASB is proud to be a workplace where teammates feel welcome and empowered to embrace and tell their stories. Each week, we’ll be sharing an ASB Pride Story, right here on our website.

  • Sponsoring Honolulu Pride Month: We’re proud to support the Hawaii LGBT Legacy Foundation and the 2020 Honolulu Pride Month as a gold sponsor. Click here to learn about their events this month, including their 2020 Virtual Honolulu Pride event on October 17, featuring Tiny Floats!

  • Paneling Pride: How do you create a safe and accepting workplace for all? Our very own Beth Whitehead joins fellow Pride leaders in our community for a free live webinar on Fostering Inclusivity in the Workplace on October 21. Stay tuned for details.

  • Instagram Filters: Make sure you’re following us on Instagram as we’ll soon be launching exclusive Pride filters. Don’t forget to tag us (@asbhawaii) so we can share!

  • Pride Backgrounds: Join us in celebrating Honolulu Pride all month long with our Pride-themed virtual backgrounds! Share your Pride by downloading and applying a background on Zoom or Webex.

     
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Stay tuned for our first ASB Pride Story next week. Do you have a Pride story you’d like to share? Tag or message us on social media!

Learn more about how we support Pride by clicking here.

Reyn Sugai

Reyn Sugai

Vice President 
Executive Residential Loan Officer

 

American Savings Bank

NMLS #1636384 
Equal Housing Lender 
Direct: (808) 593-4864 
Mobile: (808) 979-6641 
rsugai@asbhawaii.com

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Reyn joins American Savings Bank with extensive experience in integrating technology into the mortgage process. Born and raised on Oahu, his local values are engrained in his service to create a comfortable, convenient, and efficient mortgage experience. His passion is working with First Time Homebuyers. Reyn also specializes in New Project loans, MCC loans, VA loans and Jumbo loans.

Reyn is a member of the Junior Japanese Chamber of Commerce and volunteers annually at Special Olympics. He is also head coach for the Pac 5 JV baseball program. Reyn graduated from University Lab School and played Division One baseball at Temple University and the University of Northern Colorado. In his spare time, he is an avid golfer and supports his favorite team the Los Angeles Dodgers!

Reyn’s mission statement: Provide the best mortgage experience to each and every customer so they can achieve financial stability through real estate that can be passed down from generation to generation.

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American Savings Bank First in State to Achieve WELL Health-Safety Rating

ASB September 30, 2020 | 5 min read N/A

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American Savings Bank (ASB) has earned Hawaii’s first-ever WELL Health-Safety Rating – an evidence-based, third-party verified rating for businesses achieved through an in-depth assessment of operational policies, maintenance protocols, emergency plans and stakeholder engagement strategies.

The rating, which is for the ASB Campus in Honolulu, is administered through the International WELL Building Institute and is informed by guidance on the spread of COVID-19 and other respiratory infections from the World Health Organization, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), global disease control and prevention centers and emergency management agencies.

“As we continue to fight this global pandemic, prioritizing health and safety in the workplace is more important than ever before,” said Rich Wacker, president and CEO of ASB. “We are proud to be the first in Hawaii to earn the WELL Health-Safety Rating, an achievement that underscores our commitment to the health and safety of our teammates, our customers and the community.”

To achieve the WELL Health-Safety Rating, ASB worked with hiarchy, llp, the local architect for the Campus, to document its internal policies and procedures and submit an online application. The ASB Campus was built with health and safety in mind, including emergency and business continuity planning that incorporated pandemic planning. Some of the building’s features that are particularly effective in the COVID-19 environment include:

  • A high-grade air conditioning system that continuously circulates fresh air into the building and filters air through a catch-all filter past ultraviolet lights.
  • Reduction of contact with high-touch surfaces through provision of wipes, automatic doors, door pulls and more.
  • Adoption of comprehensive business continuity and emergency preparedness plans for a wide range of possible emergencies, including global pandemics and natural disasters.
  • Support of healthy behaviors through an employee wellness program, ongoing communications, signage throughout the building and the offering of free exercise classes and a Fitness Center.


The WELL Health-Safety Rating provides a centralized source and governing body to validate applications from owners and operators. The ASB Campus was awarded the WELL Health-Safety Rating following the successful completion of third-party documentation review, to confirm it met the feature specific intents and requirements.

BANKING WITH PRIDE

Honolulu Pride Month – October 2020

What is Pride Month?

All around the world, nations celebrate LGBT History Month annually each October. Originally designated Gay and Lesbian History Month in 1994, the annual celebration was also inspired by National Coming Out Day – October 11. Today, LGBT History Month pays homage to the history of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer (LGBTQ+) community, while celebrating the civil rights and positive impacts of this group.
 
Honolulu celebrates October as Honolulu Pride Month, spearheaded by the Hawaii LGBT Legacy Foundation. ASB is proud to sponsor Honolulu Pride Month and the events and initiatives made possible through our sponsorship.

Proud to be ASB

In honor of Honolulu Pride Month, our LGBTQ+ teammates share their Pride stories.

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ASB Pride Story
Watch the last in our four-part video series showcasing stories from ASB teammates.



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In the News
Our own Beth Whitehead talks about creating a safe and respectful workplace in Hawaii Business Magazine.


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Pride Panel
Join us for an upcoming free live webinar on October 21, 2020 designed to encourage diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

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Share Your Pride
Download one of our free virtual Pride backgrounds for your next meeting!



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Resources

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Paving the Way to Diversity & Inclusion

ASB October 08, 2020 | 5 min read N/A

Organizations that prioritize diversity and inclusion in the workplace often have a competitive edge in attracting and retaining top talent, and typically see higher employee engagement – all of which can benefit your workforce and bottom line.

Here at ASB, we strive to be a workplace that accepts and supports individuals from all backgrounds, interests and sexual orientations. And, we believe it’s just as important to create a safe space and inclusive environment that encourages people to talk about and celebrate each other’s unique differences.

This week, we continue our Pride Month celebration with the first of four in our ASB Pride Stories series. Ty Yamamoto, a Digital Marketing Specialist in our Marketing & Customer Experience department, shares his ASB Pride Story in the video below.

ASB celebrates differences and recognizes that diversity in ideas, experiences and backgrounds make our bank better and stronger. Ty recently joined ASB’s Diversity Council, a group of highly engaged teammates who meet regularly to discuss how to enhance diversity and inclusivity at ASB. The Council develops ideas on how we can continue to ensure respect in the workplace while disseminating important information throughout the company.

“Honestly, throughout my life, I’ve never really been proactive in my LGBTQ pride and always sat in the background - watching everyone else make strides forward,” says Ty. “What’s great about ASB is that they give teammates an opportunity to grow and develop. One opportunity I received recently was being able to assist in planning our Pride Month festivities. These opportunities not only help me to grow professionally, but also helping me to step into who I’ve always wanted to be – a proactive LGBTQ member who has healed from past trauma, now ready to support those around him.”

ASB is proud to be a workplace where teammates feel welcome and empowered to embrace and tell their stories. Stay tuned for another ASB Pride Story next week.

Do you have a Pride story you’d like to share? Tag or message us on social media!

Learn more about how we support Pride by clicking here.

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