The Civic Team

Our Core Values

What we expect of ourselves:

Civic Mindset

  • Do the right thing
  • Be thoughtful: two ears, one mouth
  • Care for others

Relentlessly Reliable

  • Trustworthy, responsive, and consistent
  • Committed to excellence

Alignment

  • Confidence through clarity
  • Win together
  • Trusted thought partners

Our Designations

Expertise You Can Verify

Our designations represent thousands of hours of advanced study, rigorous examination, and ongoing continuing education.

A globally recognized designation regarded as one of the highest distinctions in investment management.

Held by: Grant Parisi

Bringing all the pieces of your financial life together is a challenging task. CFP® professionals have completed extensive training and experience requirements and are held to rigorous ethical standards.

Held by: Scott DeSantis, Nick Allsop, Dan Monaghan, Paddy Mangan

A graduate level specialization in estate planning obtained in addition to an existing professional credential.

Held by: Scott DeSantis, Grant Parisi

Enables advisors to collaborate effectively with clients on legacy planning across taxation, finance, fundraising, and strategic philanthropy.

Held by: Scott DeSantis, Grant Parisi

Expertise in financial planning for special needs individuals and their families.

Held by: Scott DeSantis, Grant Parisi

Advanced education in retirement income planning.

Held by: Scott DeSantis, Grant Parisi

Provides the strategic framework to build broadly diversified, tax-efficient portfolios customized to client needs.

Held by: Scott DeSantis, Grant Parisi

The most comprehensive financial planning education combining fundamentals with practical applications including behavioral finance and special needs planning.

Held by: Scott DeSantis, Grant Parisi

The insurance profession's oldest standard of excellence launched in 1927. Couples insurance knowledge with estate planning and personal financial planning.

Held by: Scott DeSantis, Grant Parisi, Shannon Fadden