Paul Papillo, CFP®

Financial Planner

Experience & Expertise

Paul Papillo is an Financial Planner at Greenspring Advisors, where he works with advisors to
assist clients in making informed and confident decisions around investments, taxes,
estate planning, and retirement. Paul is passionate about working with clients to achieve
all their financial goals and get the most out of their financial plans.

Paul graduated from Virginia Tech, where he majored in both finance (with a
concentration in financial planning) and accounting. He grew up in Maryland and is
excited to be in New York City. He likes baseball and is an avid Yankees fan. He also
enjoys hiking, following Virginia Tech sports, and spending time with family and friends.

Favorite Thing About Working With Clients

“Working closely with clients to help them achieve their goals and peace of mind.”

My Philosophy On Client Service

“Building strong long-term relationships based on trust and be proactive in support and
providing value to our clients.”

New York 
B.S. in Finance with concentration in Financial Planning
B.S. in Accounting and Information Systems
CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®
Frederick, MD
Virginia Tech
Food Bank for New York City
Baseball
Golf
Virginia Tech Sports
Hiking
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What I Love About Greenspring

“I love the culture and how supportive everyone is in our development both personally and professionally.”

Recent Insights

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Fiduciary Foundations: Q3 2026 Plan Sponsor Newsletter

Many plan sponsors have good intentions, but without a clear process, it can be hard to show how decisions have been made. A well-documented and repeatable approach can make a meaningful difference when it comes to fiduciary governance.

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“She never saw a door she couldn’t open, and the doors she opened made and changed history.” That’s how Bryan Seaver described his aunt in the video announcing her death on August 25, 2026. Dolly Parton was 80 years old.