Darin Fierstein, MBA

Back to Team
Darin Fierstein, MBA

Darin Fierstein, MBA

Wealth Advisor

Experience

Wealth Advisor

Parallel Advisors, LLC

2021 - Present | San Francisco

Portfolio Management Consultant

Rockefeller Capital Management

2020 - 2021 | Atlanta, GA

Boston Partners

Allianz Global Investors

Wells Fargo Securities

Education

MBA, Finance

USC Marshall School of Business

1998 - 2000

BA, Business Economics

UC Santa Barbara

1992 - 1994

My Approach

With a focus on what can be controlled, I bring a disciplined, planning-first approach to wealth management. My practice is built on being responsive and available to clients, understanding that financial decisions are deeply personal and often require more than just numbers. This allows me to help clients navigate not just the technical aspects of their finances, but the emotional and psychological elements as well. Every recommendation comes back to the roadmap that is a client's comprehensive financial plan.

San Francisco

Who I Serve

Demographics

Multi Generational Families

Coordinate wealth strategies across generations for lasting family prosperity.

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.

Single Men

Focused wealth management and planning for long-term financial success.

Professionals

Corporate Executives

Strategic wealth management for C-suite leaders and senior executives.

Corporate C Suite

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

Corporate High Earner

Maximize wealth accumulation with sophisticated tax and investment strategies.

Investors (PE/Venture)

Sophisticated strategies for alternative investment professionals.

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

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

Risk Management

Identify, assess, and mitigate financial risks to protect your wealth and achieve your goals.

Retirement Income (Retiree / Pre-Retiree)

Sophisticated strategies for sustainable retirement income.

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.

Read More
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.

Read More
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.

Read More