joe demarco

Education

  • University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

Memberships

  • Member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
  • Member of Illinois CPA Society (ILCPAs)

Joseph DeMarco, CPA

708-629-7985
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Partner

Practice Areas – RIA firms, broker-dealers, private equity funds, and hedge funds

Joe DeMarco has dedicated his career to building teams where integrity, respect, and exceptional client service come first. After starting in public accounting in 1995, he co-founded DSWD in 2009 with a vision to create a firm grounded in strong values and surrounded by people who genuinely enjoy working together. He leads with that same mindset today: focusing on supporting the team, serving clients exceptionally well, and ensuring DSWD remains a place where people truly enjoy building their careers. Over the years, Joe has helped shape a culture defined by collaboration, trust, and a shared commitment to doing what’s right for clients. He takes pride in offering thoughtful, value-added guidance by deeply understanding each client’s business and needs, and he feels fortunate to work alongside a team that shares his dedication to excellence.

• Greatest Extravagance Under $100: A quality plate of fresh sushi.
• Books, Movies, or TV: TV, with Seinfeld topping the list because you can’t go a week without referencing an episode!
• If You Had One Day to Do Whatever You Want: Travel with my wife and daughters to a place we’ve never been.

“Great things in business are never done by one person; they’re done by a team of people.” – Steve Jobs

While working on an audit in the middle of tax season, we decided to open a frozen yogurt shop.  At the time, it seemed irrational but turned out to be a great investment for our group!