Dominick Paoloni, CIMA®

Dominick Paoloni is a Senior Financial Architect with over 30 years of unparalleled expertise in the financial industry. He is also a Professor of Finance at both the University of Denver and the University of Colorado, where he educates financial advisors, accountants, attorneys, and students on advanced financial strategies and wealth management concepts. Dominick is known for challenging the conventional groupthink and herd mentality prevalent in the financial services industry.

Global Lecturer and Advisor

A sought-after global lecturer, Dominick regularly speaks at international investment conferences, sharing critical risk management strategies with advisors, pension funds, and endowments. His commitment to enhancing risk management tools for financial professionals is further evidenced by his past roles on the advisor boards for both the Options Industry Council (OIC) and TD Ameritrade. These positions allowed him to help advisors integrate more hedging tools into their portfolio frameworks.

Education and Publications

Dominick earned his Certified Investment Management Analyst designation from the Wharton School of Business and completed the CFP Certification Professional Education Program through the College of Financial Planning. He is also a prolific author, with contributions to numerous publications including Financial Planning magazine, FA Magazine, the Journal of Investment Consultants, EQ Derivatives, and the Denver Post.

Recognized for Stellar Performance

Dominick’s exceptional ability to navigate volatile markets has earned him a reputation as a leader in risk management. His stellar performances during significant economic downturns, including the dot-com bubble, the 2008 credit crisis, and the COVID downturn, have been widely recognized. Notably, his outstanding performance during the 2008 credit crisis was highlighted in Morningstar Magazine.