Meet The Team

#1 Ranked Financial Advisor in Denver

Senior Financial Architect

Dominick Paoloni

Dominick Paoloni, Senior Financial Architect, brings over 30 years of unparalleled expertise in the financial industry. As a professor of Finance at both the University of Denver and the University of Colorado, he has dedicated his career to educating financial advisors, accountants, attorneys, and students on advanced financial strategies and wealth management concepts. Dominick’s approach challenges the conventional groupthink and herd mentality that often dominates the financial services industry.

A sought-after global lecturer, Dominick regularly speaks at international investment conferences, where he imparts critical risk management strategies to advisors, pension funds, and endowments. He 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.
Dominick is also a prolific author, contributing to numerous publications including Financial Planning magazine, FA Magazine, the Journal of Investment Consultants, EQ Derivatives, and the Denver Post. His outstanding performance during the 2008 credit crisis earned him recognition in Morningstar Magazine.

Dominick Paoloni, CIMA®

CIO and Founder, IPS Strategic Capital

Director of Strategic Partnerships

Stephanie Johnston

Stephanie Johnston is a Colorado native and seasoned real estate professional who believes great service is about creating opportunity, not just closing transactions. As Director of Strategic Partnerships at IPS Strategic Capital, she leads new client acquisitions and client relations while bringing specialized real estate expertise to the firm’s full-service approach to wealth transfer, estate planning, financial planning, and business planning.

Stephanie’s background uniquely equips her for this role. With experience in mortgage lending and over a decade as a senior litigation paralegal, she brings sharp contract expertise and confident negotiation to every client’s engagement. She advises residential, commercial, and land matters with clarity and precision,   helping clients integrate real estate decisions into their broader financial picture.

She has particular depth in guiding senior clients and their families through significant life transitions — moving from a primary residence to independent living, downsizing to an apartment, transferring property to the next generation, and navigating real estate matters both before and after the loss of a loved one. Stephanie approaches these sensitive moments with the technical skill of a seasoned professional and the steady presence of a trusted partner.

A dedicated community advocate, Stephanie is committed to serving her clients and her home state with the same care and strategic thinking that has defined her career.

Meet our team

Teamwork makes the dream work.

Mallory Bramer

Office Manager

Mallory is responsible for ensuring that all office and client operations are optimized, and she is passionate about maintaining the highest level of satisfaction and client service at IPS.
Vicente Veatch

Head Trader

Vicente serves as head trader, managing client accounts and trading activities while performing quantitative analysis and market research to inform trading decisions.

Sarah Norman

Assistant Office Manager

Sarah is the office assistant at IPS, helping to make sure that all operations run smoothly. Originally from Washington state, she graduated from the University of Denver with a degree in International Studies. In her free time she enjoys reading, spending time with friends, and exploring Colorado.
 
Walton Nguyen

Software Engineer

Walton supports software development at IPS through his deep knowledge of coding and networking. He also helps with technology integration at IPS and networking.

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