Amy Barker, CFA®, CFP®, CDFA®

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Amy Barker, CFA®, CFP®, CDFA®

Amy Barker, CFA®, CFP®, CDFA®

Principal | Wealth Advisor

Experience

Principal | Wealth Advisor

Parallel Advisors, LLC

Sep 2015 - Present | Dayton, Ohio Area

Director of Portfolio Management

Parker Carlson Johnson

Oct 2002 - Sep 2015 | Dayton, Ohio

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Finance and Marketing

University of Cincinnati Carl H. Lindner College of Business

My Approach

I specialize in guiding successful professionals – individuals who have surmounted significant career milestones and are now facing the multifaceted challenges of managing wealth in a way that fuels continued success, personal fulfillment and legacy.

Dayton

Who I Serve

Demographics

Married Couples

Navigate joint financial decisions, tax strategies and legacy planning together.

Divorcee's

Navigate financial transitions and build a secure independent future.

Widows

Navigate life transitions with confidence and clarity during uncertain times.

Multi Generational Families

Coordinate wealth strategies across generations for lasting family prosperity.

Professionals

Corporate Executive

Navigate executive compensation, deferred comp and complex tax situations.

Founder / Entrepreneur - Manufacturing

Strategic planning for manufacturing business owners and their families.

Inherited Wealth

Preserve and grow family wealth across generations with thoughtful stewardship.

Engineering Professionals

Strategic planning for engineering professionals and their equity compensation.

Consultants

Optimize self-employment income and build sustainable wealth.

Areas of Focus

Specialized expertise where I deliver the greatest value

Tax Strategy

Proactive tax planning integrated with your investment and financial decisions.

Divorce

Navigate financial complexities during and after divorce transitions.

Retirement Income (Retiree / Pre-Retiree)

Sophisticated strategies for sustainable retirement income.

Windfall Planning

Navigate sudden wealth events with strategic planning.

Latest Insights

Market commentary and investment perspectives

Chris Broderick

Chris Broderick

Principal | Head of Research & Trading

Q1 2026 Review & Outlook

War, Private Credit Worries and AI Anxiety Weigh on Stocks

April 2026

Market volatility spiked in the first quarter of 2026. A surge in geopolitical tensions, growing concerns about potential stress in private credit markets, and fears that artificial intelligence (AI) may disrupt certain industries combined to push the S&P 500 moderately lower to start the year.

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Phillip Scavo

Phillip Scavo

CFP®, MBA | Manager of Wealth Planning

Q1 2026 Wealth Strategy Insights

Required Minimum Distributions: A Guide to RMDs

April 2026

Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) are the minimum amounts the IRS requires you to withdraw each year from retirement accounts such as IRAs, 401(k)s, or similar plans once you reach a certain age.

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Chris Broderick

Chris Broderick

Research & Portfolio Strategy Director

Q4 2025 Review & Outlook

Stocks Extend the Bull Market Run in 2025

January 2026

The S&P 500 opened the fourth quarter by reaching a new all-time high in early October. However, market volatility increased later in the month amid renewed trade tensions between the United States and China.

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