Parallel Advisors, LLC

Nicky Amore is a CFP® with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Parallel Advisors, LLC since 2025. Growing up, Nicky’s grandparents were an influential part of her life and she recalls, “My Papa always said that I should be a mechanic because I wanted to take things apart and discover how they work. He inspired me so much with his military service that I carry his dog tag with me to remind me that my first job is to serve others before I serve myself.” As a child with special needs in a family of six children, Nicky remembers, “Being in a wheelchair and having to learn resiliency and patience to overcome this struggle taught me to find a way to make it work.” She knew her special needs were temporary and she knew she would walk again one day. After struggling and relearning how to walk, she was determined to help others and to become a Chartered Special Needs Consultant®. After she healed from her injuries, she earned her second-degree black belt in karate, taught self defense to adults with special needs, participated in a triathlon for St. Jude Children’s Hospital, the Chicago Marathon for Special Olympics, and an Ironman triathlon for the Wounded Warrior Project. Through her work for life, she finds that people remove their fear by connecting with and leaning on others. Prior to joining Parallel, Nicky worked at E*TRADE Capital Management, E*Trade Securities, and Morgan Stanley. Being a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® and managing competing priorities requires integrating moving pieces including attention to detail and knowing not only how to take the pieces apart, but to put them back together in a way that fits and makes sense. Working collaboratively with her clients, she makes what seems complex, simple to understand, she creates a work-optional lifestyle, and together with clients, they plan and organize so that the focus is not on just one challenge, but the entire family. Nicky's career in financial services includes advising veterans, business owners, and families with special needs or trauma and much like she did in her youth, “As a Certified Financial Therapist™, I know my clients are the experts in their own lives so I take apart the fragments of my expertise and put the pieces back together in a cohesive way that can best serve them.” Since earning her MBA, she is determined to share her passion and enthusiasm for finance with the next generation of the profession. She also serves as an adjunct professor of finance at multiple institutions, including Harper College, UCLA Extension, New York University, and John Carroll University. She teaches Introduction to Accounting, Decision-Making for Entrepreneurs, and CFP® courses in estate planning, insurance and risk management, tax planning and psychology of financial planning. Nicky’s time outside of work is spent with her alumni societies and volunteering with Savvy Ladies, an organization determined to reduce disparities in financial education, 3rd Decade, Hire Heroes, and Alpha Phi Omega. She and her wife, Lauren, enjoy training for triathlons with their rescue dogs. Parallel Advisors serves individuals, businesses, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations with discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a diversified investment approach that includes fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, and integrates held-away account management and adviser-only investment vehicles.

Elaina Serotte is a CFP® with 16 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Parallel Advisors, LLC since 2018. Prior to this, she worked at Golub Group from 2014 to 2018. Parallel Advisors serves individuals, business entities, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations by offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a diversified investment approach that includes fixed income, mutual funds, ETFs, and independent managers, integrating technology for tax-efficient rebalancing and utilizing adviser-only investment vehicles.

Jason Beccaris is a financial advisor with Parallel Advisors, LLC in San Francisco, holding a Series 65 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Parallel Advisors since 2009. Parallel Advisors serves individuals, business entities, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations with discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a multi-faceted investment approach that includes fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, using a range of asset types and technologies for portfolio management and tax-efficient rebalancing.

Ryan Mc Weeney is a financial advisor at Parallel Advisors, LLC with two years of industry experience. He joined Parallel Advisors in 2022 after working at Fidelity Investments from 2020 to 2022. Prior to his financial services career, Mc Weeney had roles in retail and corporate settings, including at Ward's Berry Farm and State Street Corporation. Parallel Advisors serves individuals, business entities, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations with discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a range of investment strategies across multiple asset classes and integrates technology platforms to manage tax-efficient rebalancing and held-away accounts.

Stephanie Cooper is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 11 years of industry experience. She has been with Parallel Advisors, LLC since 2013. Parallel Advisors serves individuals, business entities, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations with discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm uses a variety of investment strategies including fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis across multiple asset classes, and incorporates technology platforms for tax-efficient portfolio management.

Frederick Linkner is a CFA® charterholder with eight years of experience at Parallel Advisors, LLC. He previously worked for sixteen years at Rosenblum Siverman Sutton SF Inc. in San Francisco, CA. Parallel Advisors serves individuals, business entities, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, providing discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a diversified investment approach that includes fixed income, mutual funds, ETFs, and independent managers, incorporating fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis along with options strategies.

Ramon Polin is a financial advisor at Parallel Advisors, LLC with 24 years of industry experience. He has held positions at Parallel Advisors since 2016 and previously worked for Sensiba San Filippo Financial Advisers LLC from 2003 to 2016. His credentials include Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Parallel Advisors serves individuals, business entities, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations with discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm uses a diversified investment approach that includes fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis across various asset classes, incorporating technology platforms and adviser-only vehicles to support tax-efficient portfolio management.

Jacob Schutt is a financial advisor with Parallel Advisors, LLC in San Francisco, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Parallel Advisors since 2007. Parallel Advisors serves individuals, business entities, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm uses a diversified investment approach incorporating fixed income, mutual funds, ETFs, and independent managers, and integrates technology platforms for tax-efficient rebalancing and held-away account management.

Benjamin Shroyer is a Series 65 credentialed advisor at Parallel Advisors, LLC with experience beginning in 2024. Prior to his current role, he worked for seven years at Dayton Christian School and six years at Dickinson State University. Parallel Advisors serves individuals, business entities, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations with discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs various investment strategies including fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis across multiple asset classes, and integrates technology platforms for portfolio management and tax-efficient rebalancing.

Mary Meyer is a financial advisor at Parallel Advisors, LLC with 27 years of industry experience. She has been with Parallel Advisors since 2016 and previously worked at Kuriyama & Co. LLC for 18 years. Meyer holds the Series 65 designation. Parallel Advisors serves individuals, business entities, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations by providing discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a multi-faceted investment approach, including fixed income, mutual funds, ETFs, and independent managers, and integrates technology platforms to manage tax-efficient rebalancing and held-away accounts.

Joshua Hall is a CFP® professional with nine years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Parallel Advisors, LLC and has prior experience at Clarus Wealth Group, Sentinel Trust Company, and Wells Fargo Advisors. Parallel Advisors serves individuals, business entities, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations with discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a multi-strategy investment approach that includes fixed income, mutual funds, ETFs, independent managers, and options strategies, supported by technology platforms for portfolio management and tax-efficient rebalancing.

Jerry Rendic is a financial advisor at Parallel Advisors, LLC with 21 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Parallel Advisors since 2006. Parallel Advisors serves individuals, business entities, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations with discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a diverse investment approach that includes fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis across multiple asset classes and utilizes technology platforms for tax-efficient rebalancing and held-away account management.

Gabriel Sandler is a financial advisor at Parallel Advisors, LLC with 10 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Wolverine Tax and Financial LLC and Capstone Tax & Financial, Inc. Sandler is also an independent insurance agent. Parallel Advisors serves individuals, business entities, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations with discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a diversified investment approach across multiple asset classes and integrates technology platforms for tax-efficient portfolio management and held-away account consolidation.

Daniel D'orazio is a Series 65 licensed advisor with seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Parallel Advisors, LLC since 2021, following roles at Scharf Investments and KCM Investment Advisors. Parallel Advisors serves individuals, business entities, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations with discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a diversified investment approach incorporating fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, and uses technology platforms to manage portfolios and implement tax-efficient strategies.

Michael Ma is a CFP® and ChFC® with 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Parallel Advisors, LLC since 2012 and also maintains a long-term role at IDS Life Insurance Company. Based in San Francisco, Ma holds a Series 66 license. Parallel Advisors serves individuals, business entities, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations through discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a diversified investment approach using fixed income, mutual funds, ETFs, independent managers, and options strategies, complemented by technology platforms for tax-efficient rebalancing and held-away account management.