Wayne Best Joins Tamalpais Asset Management as Senior Investment Advisor

Brings Over Two Decades of Financial Expertise to Enhance Client Services in Marin County

LARKSPUR, CA – April 7, 2025 – Tamalpais Asset Management (TAM), a boutique advisory firm committed to personalized wealth management solutions, is pleased to announce that Wayne Best has joined the team as a Senior Investment Advisor. With more than 20 years of experience in financial planning and investment management, he will play a key role in advancing TAM's mission to deliver tailored financial guidance to clients in Marin County and beyond.

Prior to joining TAM, Wayne served as a lead advisor at Marin Wealth Advisors, where he specialized in comprehensive financial planning and portfolio management for high-net-worth individuals and families. Before that, he spent 13 years at Morgan Stanley as an Investment Advisor and Associate Vice President. His deep understanding of the local market, paired with his track record of client success, has earned him a stellar reputation across the Bay Area.

"Wayne's extensive experience and client-centric approach align perfectly with our firm's values," said Michael Bristow, Managing Partner at Tamalpais Asset Management. "We are excited to welcome him aboard and are confident that his expertise will be a tremendous asset to both our clients and our team."

Wayne is known for his thoughtful, individualized approach to wealth management and his commitment to lifelong learning. Though now residing in Washington, he maintains strong ties to Marin County, where he is a third-generation native. A passionate outdoorsman, Mr. Best enjoys backcountry skiing, running, and community engagement. He is also a proud holder of multiple coveted Dipsea “Black Shirt,” awarded to the top finishers in Marin’s iconic trail race.

"I am thrilled to join Tamalpais Asset Management and look forward to working alongside a team that prioritizes meaningful, long-term relationships with clients," said Mr. Best. "Together, we’ll continue delivering the kind of financial guidance that empowers clients to live with clarity and confidence."

To book a call with Tamalpais Asset Management, contact us here or reach out to us directly at:

Phone: (415) 722-2188

Email: info@tamalpaisam.com 

About Tamalpais Asset Management

Tamalpais Asset Management, based in Larkspur, CA, is a fee-based, concierge advisory firm dedicated to servicing the specific needs of its clients. The firm offers a range of services, including portfolio management, estate planning, tax and risk management, and family office services. TAM is committed to investor alignment, value generation, wealth preservation, personal attention, and thorough communication.