Learn About Mia Parnell
Professional Background
Mia Parnell started her career at AppFolio, a Santa Barbara-based tech company, where she quickly made her mark as a highly motivated and results-driven professional. Fresh out of graduate school, Mia joined the company's property management division and rapidly rose through the ranks to become a key member of the investment management team. During her tenure at AppFolio, she led a market validation project that resulted in the successful launch of the company's new website offerings.
Mia's academic background includes a Bachelor's degree in Business Management and an MBA from Clark University. Her formal education, combined with her extensive experience in the tech and investment management sectors, have equipped her with the skills and expertise needed to deliver exceptional results for her clients at Mission Wealth. In 2024, Mia became a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®.
Personal Pursuits
Born and raised in Santa Barbara, Mia left her hometown to attend college in Massachusetts. However, her love for the sunny California weather eventually brought her back to her roots. An avid sports enthusiast, Mia grew up playing soccer and volleyball, and continued to play the latter throughout college. Outside of work, Mia enjoys spending time with her family and traveling.
Community Impact
Recently, Mia began volunteering as a coach at the Santa Barbara Volleyball Club, where she honed her own skills as a young athlete. She is passionate about teaching the next generation of athletes the values of hard work, dedication, problem-solving, teamwork, and perseverance that sports can instill. Mia takes pride in watching the girls she coaches progress and develop a love for the game, and hopes to inspire them to be the best they can be, both on and off the court.
As a member of the Women on a Mission group, she is part of an array of female team members that offer the advice and guidance women need in this new age. Our goal is to support a future full of strong, independent women, based on education, positivity, and empowerment.
About Mission Wealth
Mission Wealth is a nationally recognized Registered Investment Advisory firm (RIA) founded in 2000 known for its service model, driven by a world-class technology stack that offers financial planning, investment counsel, tax strategies, estate planning coordination, philanthropic advice, and asset protection solutions tailored to each client’s needs.Mission Wealth’s vision is to provide caring advice that empowers families to achieve their life dreams. Our founders were pioneers in the industry when they embraced the client-first principles of objective advice, comprehensive financial planning, coordination with other professional advisors, and proactive service. Mission Wealth is a fiduciary, and our holistic planning process provides clarity and confidence.