Rick Ashburn, CFA

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Rick Ashburn, CFA

Rick Ashburn, CFA

Principal | Wealth Advisor

Experience

Principal | Wealth Advisor

Parallel Advisors, LLC

Jun 2019 - Present | San Francisco

President

VR Advisors

Sep 2017 - Jun 2019 | San Francisco

Education

Baccalaureate, Economics, with High Honors

University of Maryland

1980 - 1984

UCLA Graduate School of Economics

1984 - 1985

My Approach

My focus is on 360 degree planning and management. Tax, retirement planning, estate planning and asset management.

San Francisco

Who I Serve

Demographics

Married Couples

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

Gay 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.

Multi Generational Families

Coordinate wealth strategies across generations for lasting family prosperity.

Professionals

Corporate C Suite

Sophisticated wealth strategies for C-level executives and their families.

Founder / Entrepreneur - Tech

From startup equity to exit planning - guidance through every growth stage.

Inherited Wealth

Preserve and grow family wealth across generations with thoughtful stewardship.

Software Engineers

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

Tech Professionals

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

Areas of Focus

Specialized expertise where I deliver the greatest value

Tax Strategy

Proactive tax planning integrated with your investment and financial decisions.

Tax Planning / Preparation

Comprehensive tax planning and preparation services.

Estate Strategy

Thoughtful estate planning to protect your legacy and provide for future generations.

Retirement Income (Retiree / Pre-Retiree)

Sophisticated strategies for sustainable retirement income.

Generational Wealth Transfer - Education

Education funding strategies across generations.

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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