Elaina Serotte, CFP®, CDFA®

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Elaina Serotte, CFP®, CDFA®

Elaina Serotte, CFP®, CDFA®

Principal | Wealth Advisor

Experience

Principal | Wealth Advisor

Parallel Advisors, LLC

Mar 2018 - Present | San Francisco

Business Development Principal

Golub Group, LLC

Jan 2014 - Jan 2018 | San Mateo, CA

Education

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Economics and Philosophy

University at Albany

1999

My Approach

As a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst, my approach is rooted in empathy and education, particularly for clients who feel overwhelmed because they weren't the primary financial decision-makers during their marriage. I understand how daunting the financial unknown can be during this transition. We start by bringing order to the chaos, gathering your documents, organizing your financial picture and translating complex data into clear, understandable terms. Once we have a solid foundation, I help you evaluate settlement proposals strategically, looking past the immediate stress to focus on long-term sustainability. My ultimate goal is to help you transition from feeling in the dark to stepping confidently into your new life with a thoughtful, well-planned financial roadmap.

San Francisco

Who I Serve

Demographics

Single Women

Build financial independence and long-term security on your own terms.

Divorcee's

Navigate financial transitions and build a secure independent future.

Professionals

Corporate Executive

Navigate executive compensation, deferred comp and complex tax situations.

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.

Tech Professionals

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

Areas of Focus

Specialized expertise where I deliver the greatest value

Divorce

Navigate financial complexities during and after divorce transitions.

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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