Chris Cummock

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Chris Cummock

Chris Cummock

Wealth Advisor

Experience

Wealth Advisor

Parallel Advisors, LLC

Dec 2024 - Present | San Francisco

Principal & Founder

Tri Coast Capital, LLC

Sep 2023 - Dec 2024 | San Francisco Bay Area

Education

Bachelor's Degree, International Relations

University of Southern California

My Approach

I have an extensive background in concentrated position management, tech investing, options hedging and tax strategies, as well as startup investment banking and consulting. My focus is on private shares and concentrated positions, pre- and post-IPO or tender offer transaction planning, with deep consideration for investment, tax and estate planning to help clients work toward their financial goals.

San Francisco

Who I Serve

Demographics

Married Couples

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

HENRY's

High Earners Not Rich Yet - accelerate wealth building with strategic planning.

Young - Inherited Wealth

Guide the next generation in stewarding and growing family wealth.

Multi Generational Families

Coordinate wealth planning across multiple generations of your family.

Professionals

Corporate C Suite

Strategic wealth management for top executives with complex compensation.

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.

Real Estate Professionals

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

Areas of Focus

Specialized expertise where I deliver the greatest value

Tax Strategy

Proactive tax planning integrated with your investment and financial decisions.

Estate Strategy

Comprehensive estate planning to protect and transfer wealth efficiently.

Business Succession / Pre-Transaction Planning

Strategic planning for business exits, sales and ownership transitions.

Real Estate - Rental/Income Properties

Optimize real estate investments including rental income and property strategies.

Small Business Owners

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

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

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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