Honolulu, HI, April 10, 2008: Golden Years Retirement Specialists, Inc. has been selected by Goldline Research as one of The Most Dependable Wealth Managers of The Northwest and Hawaii for 2008. The list of the Most Dependable Wealth Managers of The Northwest and Hawaii was published in the March 24th issue of Forbes Magazine.

"After 25 years of assisting clients in achieving their financial goals, it is truly an honor to be awarded this distinction. I like to be thought of as dependable," said Michelle Tucker of Golden Years Retirement Services, Inc.

"Golden Years Retirement Specialists, Inc. truly distinguished itself during our evaluation of the industry," said Allen Scott, Research Director, Goldline Research. "The firm met or exceeded every expectation we have for holistic, client-centric firms." Over 750 Wealth Managers were evaluated during the selection process and the response was overwhelming.

Golden Years Retirement Specialists, Inc. was able to differentiate itself in a candidate pool with an average client to advisor ratio of one advisor for every one hundred and eleven clients, median assets under management of $158 Million and more than 22 Years of Experience. Mr. Scott further elaborated, stating that Golden Years Retirement Specialists, Inc. stood apart from the other candidates that were evaluated because of the strength of their client references.

As co-founder with Judith Sterling of Sterling & Tucker, LLP, Hawaii's premier estate planning and tax consulting firm, Michelle Tucker of Golden Years Retirement Services, Inc. provides truly comprehensive financial planning services to individuals and families as a Certified Financial Planner. That means establishing a long-term relationship with her includes gaining the experience and wisdom of an estate planning attorney and a CPA/Personal Financial Specialist.

Tucker's exceptional breadth of professional capabilities, combined with 25 years in practice, offer clients diverse and meaningful options to grow and preserve assets, save on taxes, decide wisely on retirement choices and pass on wealth to the next generation.

Goldline Research is a third-party, independent research firm specializing in evaluating professional services firms. Goldline Research undertakes an extensive, in-depth research process to review all qualified companies in a respective area. Its proprietary research process includes individual company interviews and quantitative analysis of key company data, as well as customer reference checks to confirm high levels of customer service. Those companies that ultimately earn Goldline Research's Most Dependable designation demonstrate a commitment to service unparalleled in their industry.