Cara Barr

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Cara Barr

Cara Barr

Wealth Advisor

Experience

Wealth Advisor

Parallel Advisors, LLC

Jul 2023 - Present | San Francisco

Managing Director & Senior Wealth Advisor

National Investment Firms

Jun 2016 - Apr 2023 | San Francisco

Education

MBA, Finance

University of Toronto - Rotman School of Management

BA, Psychology/Marketing

Queen's University

My Approach

With over two decades of experience managing portfolios and advising both individuals and institutions, I lead with evidence-based investment knowledge and comprehensive financial planning. I am passionate about empowering women to work toward their goals through innovative, customized wealth management strategies that are both tax-informed and tax-efficient. I strive to provide high-touch service and frequent communication, guiding families through life's transitions with clarity and confidence.

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.

Divorcee's

Navigate financial transitions and build a secure independent future.

Multi Generational Families

Coordinate wealth strategies across generations for lasting family prosperity.

Professionals

Corporate Executive

Navigate executive compensation, deferred comp and complex tax situations.

Corporate High Earner

Maximize wealth accumulation with sophisticated tax and investment strategies.

Founder / Entrepreneur - Tech

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

Inherited Wealth

Preserve and grow family wealth across generations with thoughtful stewardship.

Software Engineers

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

Areas of Focus

Specialized expertise where I deliver the greatest value

Tax Strategy

Proactive tax planning integrated with your investment and financial decisions.

Retirement Plans (401K)

Maximize retirement plan benefits and optimize distributions.

Divorce

Navigate financial complexities during and after divorce transitions.

Multi-National / Cross Border

Navigate international tax and wealth planning complexities.

ESG

Environmentally and socially responsible investment strategies.

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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