OUR MISSION
Make Retirement Planning
as easy as possible
Since day one, we've believed every American should have access to the best financial advice, at their fingertips, without needing to go through a bunch of middle men.
About Us
At PARCO, we bridge the information gap between Pensioned Americans and their retirement systems. With over 20 million federal and state employees facing challenges in navigating their benefits, our mission is to provide the essential support you deserve. We simplify the retirement process, empowering you to take control of your future. Our expert Retirement Strategists have successfully guided thousands of FERS and CSRS employees, ensuring you can confidently maximize the benefits you've earned throughout your career.
Meet the Team
John Mantia
Chief Executive Officer | Co-Founder
Prior to starting PARCO, John held leadership positions at various financial firms in Washington DC, St. Louis, and New York. Before that, he was Senior Analyst at Active Owners Fund, a U.S. focused hedge fund in New York. Prior to his time at AOF, John was an Analyst at Glenrock Asset Management, a global hedge fund based in New York. John has a B.S. in Finance and Value Investing from Fordham University where he was student president of the business school.
Quinn Ackerman
Chief Client Officer | Co-Founder
Prior to starting PARCO, Quinn coordinated marketing efforts at a small financial services firm. Before that, she worked for G2 Crowd, an aggregator for verified peer-to-peer software reviews for business customers. While at UVA, Quinn led the marketing strategy team for the Rival, an online newspaper. She graduated with distinction from the University of Virginia with degrees in Media Studies and Psychology.
Daniel Hampel
Head Financial Advisor | Co-Founder
Prior to starting PARCO, Daniel led a team of retirement advisors, where he focused on improving client service and executing on client goals. Before becoming a financial advisor, he spent half a decade as an auditor at Red Robin and Caesars. He holds a degree in Finance from Butler University. Daniel is passionate about traveling, the outdoors, and loves a good adventure.
Zach Burklund
Chief Technology Officer
Prior to joining PARCO, Zach was the CTO for an online education startup based in Atlanta. He also previously served as Assistant Director of Web Design and Development at Case Western Reserve University, where he managed the University’s Public facing web development effort. He has designed and built a multitude of custom software applications for companies large and small and has expertise in automation, systems integration and platform building. Zach enjoys spending time with his family, biking, and spending time outdoors.
Contact Us
Reach out to our team with questions, feedback, or assistance with Federal Retirement or Financial Planning. PARCO is here to help!