Ray Polin, JD

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Ray Polin, JD

Ray Polin, JD

Wealth Advisor

Experience

Wealth Advisor

Parallel Advisors, LLC

Dec 2016 - Present | San Francisco

Managing Director

Sensiba San Filippo Financial Advisers LLC

Jan 2004 to Dec 2016 | San Francisco Bay Area

Education

JD, Law

University of California, Los Angeles - School of Law

Bachelor of Arts - BA

University of Southern California

My Approach

My practice is built on goals-based advisory, borne from a deliberate and disciplined process. For each client, the focus is a personalized strategy designed to achieve identified and prioritized goals. Tax mitigation, cost mitigation, risk-adjusted returns and legacy planning are important pursuits. Regular and consistent meetings provide opportunities for measuring progress toward goals achievements.

San Francisco

Who I Serve

Demographics

Married Couples

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

Widows

Navigate life transitions with confidence and clarity during uncertain times.

Widowers

Navigate life transitions with confidence and clarity during uncertain times.

Multi Generational Families

Coordinate wealth strategies across generations for lasting family prosperity.

Professionals

Medical Professionals

Tailored strategies for physicians, dentists and healthcare professionals.

Legal Professionals

Specialized planning for attorneys and law firm partners.

Real Estate Professionals

Integrate real estate holdings with comprehensive wealth planning.

Consultants

Optimize self-employment income and build sustainable wealth.

Entertainers

Manage entertainment industry income and build lasting wealth.

Areas of Focus

Specialized expertise where I deliver the greatest value

Tax Planning / Preparation

Comprehensive tax planning and preparation services.

Retirement Plans (401K)

Maximize retirement plan benefits and optimize distributions.

Retirement Income (Retiree / Pre-Retiree)

Sophisticated strategies for sustainable retirement income.

Risk Management

Comprehensive insurance and risk mitigation strategies.

Real Estate - Rental/Income Properties

Strategic planning for real estate investment portfolios.

Meet Our Team

Shannon Stone

Shannon Stone, CFP®, RICP®, CDFA®

Wealth Advisor

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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