Dean M. Giella, CFP®, AIFA®

Dean is a managing partner and co-founder of GS Investment Planning, LLC. He has over 25 years of experience delivering financial advice to individuals and families. He is a graduate of the College for Financial Planning in Denver, Colorado, and is a Certified Financial Planner™ professional.

Dean also holds the Accredited Investment Fiduciary Analyst® designation from Fi360, an organization dedicated to the promotion of fiduciary standards within the investment industry. He uitilizes the Fi360 systematic methodology to advance their fiduciary principles.

Dean started his career as an insurance specialist. Seeking to provide a more comprehensive service to clients, he became a financial advisor shortly after graduating college. He previously worked at a firm specializing in financial planning for teachers and was the investment management professional within a CPA firm for several years.

Dean specializes in investment management, retirement, and retirement income planning. He holds FINRA Series 7, 24, and 63 licenses along with New York life and health insurance licenses. He has been a member of the Long Island chapter of the Financial Planning Association® for over 20 years. Dean received a bachelor’s degree in business administration/management from New York Institute of Technology. His hobbies include travel, golf, fitness, scuba diving, and fine arts.