Dean Piccirillo

Dean Piccirillo is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Economics & Finance at Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU), teaching in the financial services concentration. He holds a B.S. in Finance and Economics from Slippery Rock University (1989) and a Master of Science in Financial Services (MSFS) from the American College of Financial Services (2020).

His expertise includes Financial Services, Wealth Management, Risk Management, and Retirement Planning. He is a Certified Financial Planner™ (CFP®), Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist (CRPS®), and Accredited Investment Fiduciary Analyst™ (AIFA®).

Professionally, he serves as a Senior Financial Advisor and Principal at HBKS Wealth Advisors, directing client-service teams in Florida and Pennsylvania. He leads the HBKS Retirement Plan Services Group, supporting over 200 corporate, nonprofit, and municipal retirement plans.

His courses include RMI 3011: Risk Management and Insurance. No specific scientific awards are listed, but his certifications and licenses (FINRA Series 7, 63, 24, 28; multiple state insurance licenses) reflect professional excellence.