Dominick’s Approach
Dominick J. Parillo
JD, CFP®
Director of Wealth Transfer / Member Owner
Overview
Director of Wealth Transfer Dominick “Dom” Parillo works out of our Manassas, Virginia, office, where he focuses on estate planning and wealth transfer strategies for high-net-worth families and business owners. He advises clients on all aspects of trust and estate administration and helps them navigate complex financial issues with clarity and confidence.
As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional, Dom brings a multidisciplinary approach to comprehensive financial planning. His work spans wealth transfer and philanthropy, proactive income and estate tax planning, retirement cash flow projections, retirement income optimization, insurance needs analyses, debt management, and education funding strategies. Clients may benefit from his ability to help align long-term planning goals with practical, real-world solutions.
Dom graduated cum laude from Northern Illinois University in DeKalb, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in finance with an emphasis on investments and portfolio management. He went on to earn a Juris Doctor (JD) from the Antonin Scalia Law School at George Mason University, graduating magna cum laude.
His professional affiliations include the American Bar Association, Fairfax County Bar Association, Virginia State Bar, Florida State Bar, Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity International, and the Federalist Society.
Originally from Illinois, Dom now lives in northern Virginia with his wife, Alex, and their two sons, Lincoln and Harrison. He enjoys history, playing board games, exploring new places with his family, spending time outdoors, hunting, fishing, and cooking whenever he gets the chance.
Education
- Northern Illinois University
Bachelor of Science in Finance with an emphasis on Investments and Portfolio Management, cum laude - George Mason University, Antonin Scalia Law School
Juris Doctorate (JD), magna cum laude
Professional Designations
- CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional
Affiliations
- American Bar Association – member
- Fairfax County Bar Association – member
- Virginia State Bar – member
- Florida State Bar – member
- Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity International – member
- Federalist Society – member
Insights & Perspectives
Thought leadership on wealth management, tax strategy, and financial planning.
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Does Your Teenager Need an Estate Plan?
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