Lia W. Seara, MBA®, CFP®, CDFA®, AIF®

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Lia W. Seara, MBA®, CFP®, CDFA®, AIF®

Lia W. Seara, MBA®, CFP®, CDFA®, AIF®

Wealth Advisor

Experience

Wealth Advisor

Parallel Advisors, LLC

2022 to Present | San Francisco

Portfolio Counselor

Osborne Partners Capital Management, LLC

2018 to 2022 | San Francisco

Financial Advisor

Merrill Lynch

2015 to 2018 | Walnut Creek, CA and Denver, CO

Education

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business

Bachelor's Degree, Psychology

Harvard University

My Approach

My mission is to empower individuals to take control of their financial futures. I am passionate about providing hands-on guidance and education, ensuring my clients have the tools they need to thrive in every chapter of their lives. I specialize in working with tech professionals, retirees, and women facing significant life changes like widowhood or divorce. I believe that financial clarity is a cornerstone of overall well-being. Through a collaborative partnership, I help my clients transform financial ambiguity into a lasting foundation of stability and growth.

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.

Widows

Navigate life transitions with confidence and clarity during uncertain times.

HENRY's

High Earners Not Rich Yet - maximize wealth building in your prime earning years.

Professionals

Inherited Wealth

Preserve and grow family wealth across generations with thoughtful stewardship.

Tech Professionals

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

Teachers / Educators

Optimize public pension benefits and supplement retirement savings.

Influencers

Navigate variable income and build long-term financial security.

Areas of Focus

Specialized expertise where I deliver the greatest value

Divorce

Navigate financial complexities during and after divorce transitions.

Retirement Income

Sophisticated strategies for sustainable retirement income.

Windfall Planning

Navigate sudden wealth events with strategic planning.

ESG

Environmentally and socially responsible investment strategies.

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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