Robert Higgins

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Robert Higgins

Robert Higgins

Principal | Wealth Advisor

Experience

Principal | Wealth Advisor

Parallel Advisors, LLC

September 2009 - Present | San Francisco

Vice President/Financial Consultant

Merrill Lynch

December 1989 - September 2009 | New York, NY

Education

BS, Business Administration/Marketing

UNH Peter T. Paul College of Business and Economics

1973 - 1976

My Approach

I value excellent service above all else in my practice.

San Francisco

Who I Serve

Demographics

Married Couples

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

Widowers

Navigate life transitions with confidence and clarity during uncertain times.

Professionals

Founder / Entrepreneur - Manufacturing

Strategic planning for manufacturing business owners and their families.

Small Business Owner

Integrate business and personal wealth strategies for optimal tax efficiency.

Medical Professionals

Tailored strategies for physicians, dentists and healthcare professionals.

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.

Risk Management

Comprehensive insurance and risk mitigation strategies.

Meet Our Team

Heather Katzenstein

Heather Katzenstein, MBA

Trust Services Director

Salil Mehta

Salil Mehta

Director of Private Market Investments

Latest Insights

Market commentary and investment perspectives

Chris Broderick

Chris Broderick

Research & Portfolio Strategy Director

Q2 2026 Review & Outlook

Earnings Growth, A U.S./Iran Ceasefire and a Strong Economy Send Stocks to New Highs

July 2026

Markets staged an impressive rebound in Q2, as strong corporate earnings and rising hopes for a U.S./Iran ceasefire pushed the S&P 500 to new all-time highs.

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Phillip Scavo

Phillip Scavo

CFP®, MBA | Manager of Wealth Planning

Q2 2026 Wealth Strategy Insights

Securities-Backed Lending: Strategy for Alternative Liquidity

July 2026

Securities-backed lines of credit, also called pledged asset lines, allow eligible investors to borrow against a taxable investment portfolio without selling securities. They can provide liquidity for taxes, large purchases, or other short-term needs while allowing the portfolio to remain invested.

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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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