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The Farallon Group

We make a real impact in the lives of our clients by guiding them through major life events and helping them preserve and pass on their wealth. Our customized approach focuses on thoughtful financial planning and wealth management that looks beyond your investments and encompasses all aspects of your financial life.

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Pursuing your goals with a financial team

Our mission is to provide quality strategies customized to your needs. Our goal is to be your primary source of financial advice. To this end, we concentrate our efforts on developing long-term relationships through a commitment to quality client service.

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    Denis G. Roy, CFP, CIMA

    Senior Vice President–Wealth Management

    Private Wealth Advisor

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    The focus of Denis' practice is working with Family Stewards as a consultant and advisor for their long term Wealth Management. Helping clients to achieve their goals begins with cash flow, planning to educate their children, and preparing for retirement. This process involves growing of wealth, the protection of assets from taxes, creditors and predators, and the ultimate distribution of those assets to the people they love and to the causes they cherish.

    Denis' team The Farallon Group works with private business owners to get them the ideas and information they need to make smart decisions about their wealth. Denis' clients appreciate having a trusted advisor to help them integrate their business and family wealth with their family dynamics. He brings a "boutique experience" combined with the resources of a premier global investment securities firm to provide clients with the comprehensive services they deserve while maintaining focus on the individual.

    Originally from Maine, Denis now lives in Mill Valley with his wife, Susie. He graduated from Dartmouth College, where he was a member of the Men’s Ice Hockey team. He enjoys playing tennis and spending time with his grandchildren.

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      Denis G. Roy, CFP, CIMA
      555 California Street,San Francisco,CA,94104
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      Michael Grosse, CFP

      Senior Vice President–Wealth Management

      Portfolio Manager

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      As a Financial Advisor, Michael's goal is to help clients to articulate and to understand their financial goals by providing a roadmap to achieve them.   The Farallon Group specializes in helping private business owners manage the financial challenges of their businesses and their families.  Michael focuses on research and asset allocation, while maintaining consistent client contact in order to manage reactions to market fluctuations.  He believes the benefits of an individually-driven personal relationship combined with the resources of a premier global investment firm serve to provide our clients with the comprehensive services they deserve.

      Michael graduated from University of California Berkeley with degrees in Economics and American Literature. He is originally from Texas and now lives in San Francisco with his wife, Sue, and their two teenage children. In his free time, he enjoys playing the drums in a local band.

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          Michael Grosse, CFP
          555 California Street,San Francisco,CA,94104
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          Patrick "Pat" Downs, CPWA

          First Vice President–Wealth Management

          Financial Advisor

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          Pat was born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area, attended St. Ignatius, and is a longtime member of The Olympic Club. He graduated in 2007 from Denison University in Ohio, where he played on the Football team. Pat now lives in Novato with his wife, Kelle, and their two daughters, Lily and Mary. Pat learned the value of service from his family and sits on the Board of Directors for Oakland Lacrosse Club.

          Pat joined The Farallon Group in September 2024 after 13 years with Morgan Stanley. He began his career at Capitas Financial in 2007, where he gained the valuable perspective that families need a team of trusted advisors to grow and protect what is important to them.

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                Patrick "Pat" Downs, CPWA
                555 California Street,San Francisco,CA,94104
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                Victoria "Tory" Hargrove

                Senior Client Associate

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                Tory provides operational and administrative support to The Farallon Group. She actively assists in the input of orders and data, organizes logistics for the team events and marketing materials, helps to identify service opportunities for clients and maintains management systems with up to date client information. She interfaces with clients directly to ensure their service needs and requests are appropriately met.

                Tory was born and raised in the Bay Area and graduated from UC Berkeley. She currently lives in Napa County and has two adult children. In her free time, she likes to sing and road bike.

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                      Victoria "Tory" Hargrove
                      555 California Street,San Francisco,CA,94104
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                      Ryan Yamaguchi

                      Senior Wealth Strategy Associate

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                      Ryan provides a critical role in The Farallon Group by developing tailored wealth management plans and strategies for our clients.   He focuses on research and analysis of portfolio performance reports, interpreting them for potential change and making informed recommendations based on his findings.

                            555 California Street
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                            Ryan Yamaguchi
                            555 California Street,San Francisco,CA,94104
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                            McKenzie Cooke

                            Senior Client Associate

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                            McKenzie joined The Farallon Group in September 2024. She was born and raised in Mill Valley and now lives in San Francisco. She graduated from Yale University with a B.A. in Psychology and was a member of the Women's Volleyball team. McKenzie is an avid dog-lover and enjoys discovering new things to do in the city in her free time.

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                                  McKenzie Cooke
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