About Us

Executive Leadership

Sam Saladino

Founder & CEO

  • Sam Saladino founded IWP Capital in 2011 to better serve the needs of Catholic investors. He has an unrivaled understanding of the industry as a Founding Member of Trinity Fiduciary Partners and having served extensively on leadership committees at Catholic institutions, including the Catholic Diocese of Fort Worth, Nolan Catholic High School, St. Maria Goretti Catholic School, and Legatus.

    Sam graduated from Baylor University with a B.B.A. in Financial Planning and is a designated Certified Financial Planner (CFP).

Pia de Solenni

Vice President of Corporate Engagement

  • Pia de Solenni, SThD, serves as IWP Capital’s Vice President of Corporate Engagement.

    Combining a unique blend of a background in policy and academia, she has served in various roles and continues to consult on other projects. She previously served as Chancellor of the Diocese of Orange, California, and Theological Advisor to the Bishop. Earlier in her career she was the Director of Life and Women’s Issues at the Family Research Council in Washington, DC. She continues to teach in adjunct positions.

    Her work has appeared in various publications including America, The Wall Street Journal Europe, The Washington Post, National Catholic Reporter, National Catholic Register, among others. She has extensive media experience and is a consultant member of the Pontifical Academy of St. Thomas Aquinas. Her doctoral dissertation was recognized by the Academy with an award presented by St. John Paul II.

    She lives in San Diego, California.