Michael Ma, CFP®, MSFS®, ChFC®

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Michael Ma, CFP®, MSFS®, ChFC®

Michael Ma, CFP®, MSFS®, ChFC®

Principal | Wealth Advisor

Experience

Principal | Wealth Advisor

Parallel Advisors, LLC

Nov 2012 - Present | San Francisco

Education

B.A., Legal Studies

University of California, Berkeley

Certificate, Personal Financial Planning

University of California, Berkeley

2006 - 2008

Our Approach

With over 24 years of experience guiding clients through complex financial decisions, the Ma Wealth Team provides comprehensive wealth management rooted in deep financial planning expertise. Every client benefits from a team of credentialed professionals who bring multiple perspectives to address sophisticated financial situations with precision and care.

We specialize in working with successful professionals who have built meaningful wealth and now seek a trusted partner to help protect and grow it. Our clients value a planning-first approach that integrates investments, tax strategy, retirement income and legacy goals into one cohesive plan.

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Who We Serve

We work best with clients who value a collaborative, planning-first approach to wealth management

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.

Widows

Navigate life transitions with confidence and clarity during uncertain times.

Corporate Executive

Navigate executive compensation, deferred comp and complex tax situations.

Small Business Owner

Integrate business and personal wealth strategies for optimal tax efficiency.

Medical Professionals

Tailored strategies for physicians, dentists and healthcare professionals.

Tech Professionals

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

Real Estate Professionals

Integrate real estate holdings with comprehensive wealth planning.

Areas of Focus

Specialized expertise where I deliver the greatest value

Tax Strategy

Proactive tax planning integrated with your investment and financial decisions.

Retirement Income (Retiree / Pre-Retiree)

Sophisticated strategies for sustainable retirement income.

Real Estate - Rental/Income Properties

Strategic planning for real estate investment portfolios.

Philanthropic Planning

Structure charitable giving for maximum impact and tax efficiency.

Small Business Owners (structure/cash flow, etc)

Strategic business structure and cash flow optimization.

Meet Our Team

Spencer Terris

Spencer Terris, CFP®

Principal | Wealth Advisor

Spencer specializes in helping young professionals and families build wealth through strategic planning and disciplined investment approaches.

Kyte Crigger, CFP®

Kyte Crigger, CFP®

Principal | Wealth Advisor

Kyte provides essential support to the team, ensuring seamless client experiences and helping coordinate all aspects of wealth planning.

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Latest Insights

Market commentary and investment perspectives from our team

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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