Spencer Terris, CFP®

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Spencer Terris, CFP®

Spencer Terris, CFP®

Wealth Advisor

Experience

Wealth Advisor

Parallel Advisors, LLC

June 2020 - Present | San Francisco

Agency Producer

Hub

May 2016 - June 2020 | San Francisco

Education

Psychology

Wake Forest University

2010 - 2014

Our Approach

The clients we serve typically seek clarity and direction around their financial lives. Our foundation is built on goals-based financial planning, which helps clients define what matters most to them. From there we build and implement a financial plan that incorporates investment strategy, tax, estate and risk planning designed to support our clients' simple and complex goals.

San Francisco

Who We Serve

Demographics

Married Couples

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

HENRYs

High Earners Not Rich Yet - build wealth strategically while managing cash flow and lifestyle.

Single Men

Build financial independence and long-term security on your own terms.

Single Women

Build financial independence and long-term security on your own terms.

Professionals

Tech Professionals

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

Corporate Executive

Navigate executive compensation, deferred comp and complex tax situations.

Medical Professionals

Tailored strategies for physicians, dentists and healthcare professionals.

Financial Service Professionals

Specialized planning for those working in financial services and investments.

Areas of Focus

Specialized expertise where we deliver the greatest value

Retirement Income

Sophisticated strategies for sustainable retirement income and distribution planning.

Windfall Events

Navigate sudden wealth events with strategic planning for IPOs, acquisitions and liquidity.

Tax Strategy

Proactive tax planning integrated with your investment and financial decisions.

Risk Management

Comprehensive insurance and risk mitigation strategies to protect your wealth.

Meet Our Team

Michael Ma

Michael Ma, CFP®, MSFS®, ChFC®

Principal | Wealth Advisor

Kyte Crigger

Kyte Crigger, CFP®

Senior Wealth Strategy Associate

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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