The First University Driven Registered Investment Advisory Firm
HI THERE. WE’RE SPARROWS FINANCIAL
We're building the financial industry's first program where our university residents participate in comprehensive pro bono financial planning
Think of it as a clinical teaching hospital—but for financial services
Personalized financial strategies for you
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Personalized financial strategies for you *
Where Tradtitional Internships Are Failing
Most traditional RIA internships limit students to clerical and administrative work. Nearly 75% of interns report spending the majority of their time on data gathering, investment research, and meeting preparation, while only 17% are allowed to participate in client meetings at all.
This approach leaves aspiring financial advisors underprepared for real client-facing advisory work. How can the industry expect workforce-ready professionals when more than 80% of interns have never even sat in a client meeting? At Sparrows Financial, observing a client meeting is the bare minimum. Our financial residency program requires residents to actively participate—under direct senior advisor supervision—in financial planning, client communication, and implementation decisions that define professional advisory responsibility.
The Financial Residency Model
Just as medical residents practice medicine under supervision in teaching hospitals, our residents deliver comprehensive financial planning under 100% senior oversight within a fully regulated RIA structure.
Every financial plan, every investment proposal, every client interaction happens within the regulatory framework that governs professional advisors. This is experiential learning at its most rigorous.
WHAT THIS MEANS FOR OUR CLIENTS
Clients don't engage us just to be a part of an educational initiative; they choose us because the residency model delivers a superior standard of care. Just as teaching hospitals achieve elite outcomes through multiple layers of oversight and research, we leverage this structure to your advantage.
More time spent on your plan
Traditional advisors are often forced to prioritize efficiency. Our residents operate under a distinct mandate: to leave no stone unturned. This allows us to dedicate significantly more hours to deep-dive research, creating a plan that is comprehensive, not just convenient.
Evidence-Based Planning and Research
Our connection to university programs ensures your plan is built on the latest peer-reviewed financial research, rather than outdated industry heuristics or sales-driven products.
Institutional Grade Oversight
Every recommendation must be defended, justified, and verified by senior leadership. This 'trust but verify' rigor forces a level of diligence that guarantees your plan is robust, defensible, and personalized.
Our Team
Chris DiDomenico
Founder and CEO
The Story of Sparrows Financial
During my senior year in college, I developed an investment model as part of my honors thesis. What began as an academic exercise quickly evolved into a validated strategy with real-world application. Although I had a job waiting for me at a respected RIA, it became clear they weren't looking to integrate the model I had become passionate about. So, at just 20 years old, I took the unconventional path, declining the safe offer to launch my own firm and bring my research to life.
However, after the licensing was passed and the fees were paid, it became evermore apparent that while textbooks, certifications, and internships provided the concepts, they could not simulate the daily routine of an advisor. Even the most immersive of programs that I was a part of could not hold a candle to the everyday tasks I faced.
I founded Sparrows Financial to solve this problem. We built the residency model to ensure that the next generation of advisors doesn't have to stumble through that gap of college to workforce. By combining university-level research with the rigorous oversight of a regulated RIA, we provide the practical training I wished I had—resulting in better advisors for the industry, and a higher standard of care for our clients.
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Get Involved
For Clients
Join the waitlist for our inaugural residency program to receive comprehensive, pro-bono financial planning upon our official launch.
No fees or hidden costs
Fiduciary standard of care
100% senior oversight
For Sponsors & Partners
Align with the future of fiduciary services by partnering with the first student-impacted RIA ecosystem in America. Help us pioneer the clinical training model for the next generation of advisors.