Bruce Frankel, MBA, CFP®

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Bruce Frankel, MBA, CFP®

Bruce Frankel, MBA, CFP®

Wealth Advisor

Experience

Wealth Advisor

Parallel Advisors, LLC

Apr 2024 - Present | Durham, NC

Partner MGO Private Wealth

MGO | Private Wealth

Apr 2022 - Apr 2024 | Northern California

Education

MBA with Honors, International Business

EDHEC Business School

Graduate Certificate in Financial Planning

Golden Gate University

My Approach

With over 20 years of experience working with business owners, I focus on the full spectrum of business, personal and family planning solutions. From ownership structuring and exit planning to retirement and estate planning, I work to bring all of the pieces together.

Durham, NC

Who I Serve

Demographics

Married Couples

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

Single Women

Empowering independent financial planning and wealth building strategies.

Single Men

Tailored strategies for building and protecting individual wealth.

Multi Generational Families

Coordinate wealth planning across multiple generations of your family.

Professionals

Founder / Entrepreneur - Tech

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

Founder / Entrepreneur - Manufacturing

Strategic planning for manufacturing business owners and their families.

Founder / Entrepreneur - Services

Comprehensive planning for service industry business owners.

Small Business Owner

Structure, cash flow optimization and financial planning for business owners.

Real Estate Professionals

Navigate complex real estate investments, 1031 exchanges and property portfolios.

Areas of Focus

Specialized expertise where I deliver the greatest value

Business Succession

Strategic planning for business exits, ownership transitions and legacy preservation.

Retirement Plans (401K)

Design and optimize retirement plans for business owners and their employees.

Real Estate

Real estate investment strategies, 1031 exchanges and property portfolio optimization.

Philanthropic Planning

Charitable giving strategies that align with your values and financial goals.

Small Business Owners

Comprehensive financial planning tailored to the unique needs of small business owners.

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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