Ash Daggs, CFP®

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Ash Daggs, CFP®

Ash Daggs, CFP®

Wealth Advisor

Experience

Wealth Advisor

Parallel Advisors, LLC

Jan 2024 - Present | San Francisco

Managing Director, Private Wealth Advisor

SVB Private

Jul 2021 - Jan 2024 | San Francisco Bay Area

Education

Bachelor's Degree, Sociology

University of San Diego

1990 - 1994

Certified Financial Planner®

June 2010 - Present

Our Approach

The clients we serve tend to be preparing for a liquidity event or have recently gone through an event. Our focus is helping clients articulate goals and objectives and then building out the necessary foundation to meet those goals. Often this work includes estate, financial and tax planning.

San Francisco

Who I Serve

Demographics

Married Couples

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

Single Women

Build financial independence and long-term security on your own terms.

Multi Generational Families

Coordinate wealth strategies across generations for lasting family prosperity.

Young Executives

Build a strong financial foundation early with strategic planning for career growth and wealth accumulation.

Wealth Inheritors

Navigate the responsibilities of inherited wealth with guidance on preservation, growth and purposeful stewardship.

Professionals

Corporate C Suite

Sophisticated wealth strategies for C-level executives and their families.

Founder / Entrepreneur - Tech

From startup equity to exit planning - guidance through every growth stage.

Tech Professionals

Maximize equity compensation with RSU, ISO and ESPP optimization strategies.

Investors (PE/Venture)

Sophisticated strategies for alternative investment professionals.

Areas of Focus

Specialized expertise where I deliver the greatest value

Estate Strategy

Thoughtful estate planning to protect your legacy and provide for future generations.

Risk Management

Comprehensive insurance and risk mitigation strategies.

Generational Wealth Transfer - Education

Education funding strategies across generations.

Windfall Planning

Navigate sudden wealth events with strategic planning.

ESG

Environmentally and socially responsible investment strategies.

Meet Our Team

Chris Broderick

Chris Broderick

Principal | Head of Research & Trading

Heather Katzenstein

Heather Katzenstein, MBA®

Trust Services Director

Salil Mehta

Salil Mehta

Director of Private Market Investments

Aduor Ownby

Aduor Ownby

Senior Client Service Associate

Phil Scavo

Phillip Scavo, CFP®, MBA

Manager of Wealth 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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