Cara Barr, MBA, CDFA®

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Cara Barr, MBA, CDFA®

Cara Barr, MBA, CDFA®

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

Research & Portfolio Strategy Director

Q3 2026 Review & Outlook

Earnings Growth and a Strong Economy Power Stocks Higher in Q3

October 2026

Markets were volatile again in Q3, but stocks still advanced as robust corporate earnings and a resilient economy carried the S&P 500 to new all-time highs despite a rebound in oil prices and a sharp rise in Treasury yields.

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Phillip Scavo

Phillip Scavo

CFP®, MBA | Manager of Wealth Planning

Q3 2026 Wealth Strategy Insights

Equity Compensation: A Simple Guide to ISOs, NSOs, and RSUs

October 2026

Common types of equity compensation include Incentive Stock Options (ISOs), Non-Qualified Stock Options (NSOs), and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). Each works differently and has its own tax rules, but they all give you an opportunity to build wealth if the company performs well.

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Chris Broderick

Chris Broderick

Research & Portfolio Strategy Director

Q2 2026 Review & Outlook

Earnings Growth, A U.S./Iran Ceasefire and a Strong Economy Send Stocks to New Highs

July 2026

Markets staged an impressive rebound in Q2, as strong corporate earnings and rising hopes for a U.S./Iran ceasefire pushed the S&P 500 to new all-time highs.

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