Mark Baker

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Mark Baker

Mark Baker

Principal | Head of Partner Programs

Experience

Principal | Head of Partner Programs

Parallel Advisors, LLC

Aug 2021 - Present | San Francisco

Managing Director

Wasmer Schroeder

Aug 2019 - Aug 2021 | Naples, Florida

Education

BA, Finance and Economics

Western Washington University

1986

Our Approach

Love this approach. Funny - but the preamble paragraph is a little limiting. This has far greater impact than deciding how to handle referrals

San Francisco

Who I Serve

Demographics

Married Couples

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

Young - Inherited Wealth

Navigate sudden wealth with guidance tailored to your generation's unique needs.

Professionals

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.

Small Business Owner

Integrate business and personal wealth strategies for optimal tax efficiency.

Athletes

Manage concentrated career earnings and plan for life after sports.

Areas of Focus

Specialized expertise where I deliver the greatest value

Business Succession / Pre-Transaction Planning

Navigate business transitions and maximize value at exit.

Retirement Income (Retiree / Pre-Retiree)

Sophisticated strategies for sustainable retirement income.

Philanthropic Planning

Structure charitable giving for maximum impact and tax efficiency.

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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