Hatch / Liao Wealth Team

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Lucas Hatch

Lucas Hatch

Principal | Wealth Advisor

Experience

Principal | Wealth Advisor

Parallel Advisors, LLC

September 2009 - Present | San Francisco

VP, Private Banker, Senior Relationship Manager

Wells Fargo

7 years | San Francisco

Education

BS, Management and Organization

University of Southern California

1989 - 2003

Groton School

1986 - 1989

Victor Liao

Victor Liao

Principal | Wealth Advisor

Experience

Principal | Wealth Advisor

Parallel Advisors, LLC

Jul 2011 - Present | San Francisco

Vice President

Luminous Capital

May 2008 - Sep 2010 | Menlo Park, CA

Education

BA, English

Duke University

Aug 1991 - Jun 1995

St. Paul’s School

1986 - 1990

Our Approach

With more than fifty years of combined experience, we partner closely with our clients across every dimension of wealth management. Our planning-centric approach is designed to bring all the pieces together in a tax-efficient, cohesive strategy, including access to sophisticated private market investments that go beyond traditional portfolios. We strive to be the first call whenever a financial need or opportunity arises.

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.

Single Men

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

Multi Generational Families

Coordinate wealth strategies across generations for lasting family prosperity.

Professionals

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.

Founder / Entrepreneur - Services

Integrate business and personal wealth strategies for service industry leaders.

Tech Professionals

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

Financial Services Professionals

Tailored planning for those in the financial services industry.

Areas of Focus

Specialized expertise where I deliver the greatest value

Business Succession / Pre-Transaction Planning

Navigate business transitions and maximize value at exit.

Private Banking

Sophisticated banking solutions for high net worth families.

Generational Wealth Transfer - Education

Education funding strategies across generations.

Small Business Owners (structure/cash flow, etc)

Strategic business structure and cash flow optimization.

Windfall Planning

Navigate sudden wealth events with strategic planning.

Meet Our Team

RJ Hanson

RJ Hanson

Wealth Strategist

Heather Katzenstein

Heather Katzenstein, MBA

Trust Services Director

Mariya Pioszak

Mariya Pioszak

Tax Director

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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