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Joseph Grillo

Named as an officer, director or promoter on SEC Form D filings · PA · Apr 19, 2016 → Jun 3, 2016

1deal (issuers)
$560Kreported sold
9investors
2Form D filings
2016year on file

Data last updated Oct 23, 2026, 5:45 PM ET · Courts (RECAP) last checked: Oct 24, 2026, 2:36 AM ET · SEC enforcement last checked: not yet

The short version

Joseph Grillo is listed as a director on 2 SEC Form D filings by 1 issuer between Apr 2016 and Jun 2016: VIZpin Inc. (Lancaster, PA — other technology — 2016; $560K reported sold to 9 investors).

What this means One deal on file with the SEC, filed Jun 2016. A Form D is the notice a company files after it starts selling a private investment — it is a notice, not an approval.

Listed alongside Andrew Duff (2 shared filings), Paul Bodell (2 shared filings), Peter Dikeman (2 shared filings), Robert Chefitz (2 shared filings) and William D Hill (2 shared filings).

What this means These are the other officers, directors or promoters the companies named on the same forms — the team around Joseph. Each name links to their own page.

Public records searched: federal courts (CourtListener / RECAP), state securities regulators (AZ, CA, DE, TX, WA) — 22 bankruptcy cases matching the name listed in Key records below. Not yet searched: SEC enforcement releases.

What this means 22 records came back. Each one is listed below with a link to the original document and a line saying why it matched. A name match is not proof it is the same person or company — read the why line and the document. Being sued or named in a release is an accusation, not a finding.

What the community is saying

Nothing found on Reddit, BiggerPockets or community forums for high-net-worth investors (searched Oct 24, 2026) — search queued; this line updates when it has run.

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Key records

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1. Lawsuits

None found in sources searched

What was searched

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2. Regulatory actions

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What was searched

SEC enforcement searched: SEC litigation releases and administrative proceedings — respondent names in the sec.gov index titles (30,205 releases, 1995-09-19 to 2026-10-23); release text is read only to confirm a candidate. Names that appear only in the body of a release are not found. — not yet searched.

State securities regulators searched: AZ (Corporation Commission Securities Division), CA (DFPI — 16 of 12,159 DFPI respondent pages read so far; sponsor-name matches are read first), DE (DOJ Investor Protection Unit), TX (State Securities Board), WA (DFI) — last crawled Oct 23, 2026, 9:57 PM ET. Other states: not yet searched.

No SEC search has run yet for this person.

3. Bankruptcies

22 cases: 22 closed (disposition not in docket feed)

Joseph Grillo, Jr. closed
United States Bankruptcy Court, W.D. New York · No. 2-20-20634 · Filed Aug 21, 2020 · Closed Jul 25, 2024
Role of Joseph Grillo, Jr.: Debtor · Outcome: Case closed 2024-07-25 (disposition not included in the bulk docket feed — see docket) Docket on CourtListener ↗
same full name (a name found in 29 federal dockets); 2 people with this name in Form D filings; court in NY (not a filing state)
Joseph Grillo closed
United States Bankruptcy Court, D. Colorado · No. 15-14732 · Filed Apr 30, 2015 · Closed Sep 16, 2015
Role of Joseph Grillo: Debtor · Outcome: Case closed 2015-09-16 (disposition not included in the bulk docket feed — see docket) Docket on CourtListener ↗
same full name (a name found in 29 federal dockets); 2 people with this name in Form D filings; court in CO (not a filing state)
Joseph N. Grillo, Jr. closed
United States Bankruptcy Court, D. Delaware · No. 14-12776 · Filed Dec 15, 2014 · Closed Mar 10, 2015
Role of Joseph N. Grillo, Jr.: Debtor · Outcome: Case closed 2015-03-10 (disposition not included in the bulk docket feed — see docket) Docket on CourtListener ↗
same full name (a name found in 29 federal dockets); 2 people with this name in Form D filings; court in DE (not a filing state)
Joseph T Grillo and Andrea M Grillo closed
United States Bankruptcy Court, W.D. Washington · No. 13-41876 · Filed Mar 22, 2013 · Closed Jul 29, 2013
Role of Joseph T Grillo and Andrea M Grillo: Debtor · Outcome: Case closed 2013-07-29 (disposition not included in the bulk docket feed — see docket) Docket on CourtListener ↗
same full name (a name found in 29 federal dockets); 2 people with this name in Form D filings; court in WA (not a filing state)
Joseph G Grillo closed
United States Bankruptcy Court, E.D. Pennsylvania · No. 12-10820 · Filed Jan 31, 2012 · Closed Aug 6, 2012
Role of Joseph G Grillo: Debtor · Outcome: Case closed 2012-08-06 (disposition not included in the bulk docket feed — see docket) Docket on CourtListener ↗
same full name (a name found in 29 federal dockets); 2 people with this name in Form D filings; court in the person's filing state (PA)
Joseph Grillo closed
United States Bankruptcy Court, D. Massachusetts · No. 11-15517 · Filed Jun 9, 2011 · Closed Nov 4, 2011
Role of Joseph Grillo: Debtor · Outcome: Case closed 2011-11-04 (disposition not included in the bulk docket feed — see docket) Docket on CourtListener ↗
same full name (a name found in 29 federal dockets); 2 people with this name in Form D filings; court in MA (not a filing state)
Joseph A Grillo and Kimberly E Grillo closed
United States Bankruptcy Court, N.D. New York · No. 10-13398 · Filed Sep 13, 2010 · Closed Dec 27, 2010
Role of Joseph A Grillo and Kimberly E Grillo: Debtor · Outcome: Case closed 2010-12-27 (disposition not included in the bulk docket feed — see docket) Docket on CourtListener ↗
same full name (a name found in 29 federal dockets); 2 people with this name in Form D filings; court in NY (not a filing state)
Joseph C Grillo and Frances M. Grillo closed
United States Bankruptcy Court, S.D. New York · No. 10-14534 · Filed Aug 25, 2010 · Closed Jun 7, 2011
Role of Joseph C Grillo and Frances M. Grillo: Debtor · Outcome: Case closed 2011-06-07 (disposition not included in the bulk docket feed — see docket) Docket on CourtListener ↗
same full name (a name found in 29 federal dockets); 2 people with this name in Form D filings; court in NY (not a filing state)
Joseph F Grillo and Shannon L Grillo closed
United States Bankruptcy Court, C.D. California · No. 8:09-bk-10005 · Filed Jan 2, 2009 · Closed May 11, 2010
Role of Joseph F Grillo and Shannon L Grillo: Debtor · Outcome: Case closed 2010-05-11 (disposition not included in the bulk docket feed — see docket) Docket on CourtListener ↗
same full name (a name found in 29 federal dockets); 2 people with this name in Form D filings; court in CA (not a filing state)
Joseph N. Grillo and Frances J. Grillo closed
United States Bankruptcy Court, N.D. New York · No. 08-13632 · Filed Oct 31, 2008 · Closed Feb 23, 2009
Role of Joseph N. Grillo and Frances J. Grillo: Debtor · Outcome: Case closed 2009-02-23 (disposition not included in the bulk docket feed — see docket) Docket on CourtListener ↗
same full name (a name found in 29 federal dockets); 2 people with this name in Form D filings; court in NY (not a filing state)
Joseph Grillo closed
United States Bankruptcy Court, E.D. New York · No. 8-06-72767 · Filed Oct 31, 2006 · Closed Feb 9, 2007
Role of Joseph Grillo: Debtor · Outcome: Case closed 2007-02-09 (disposition not included in the bulk docket feed — see docket) Docket on CourtListener ↗
same full name (a name found in 29 federal dockets); 2 people with this name in Form D filings; court in NY (not a filing state)
Joseph M. Grillo and Pietra Grillo closed
United States Bankruptcy Court, E.D. Michigan · No. 05-75617 · Filed Oct 5, 2005 · Closed Mar 6, 2006
Role of Joseph M. Grillo and Pietra Grillo: Debtor · Outcome: Case closed 2006-03-06 (disposition not included in the bulk docket feed — see docket) Docket on CourtListener ↗
same full name (a name found in 29 federal dockets); 2 people with this name in Form D filings; court in MI (not a filing state)
Joseph Grillo closed
United States Bankruptcy Court, D. New Jersey · No. 04-37064 · Filed Aug 18, 2004 · Closed Dec 7, 2004
Role of Joseph Grillo: Debtor · Outcome: Case closed 2004-12-07 (disposition not included in the bulk docket feed — see docket) Docket on CourtListener ↗
same full name (a name found in 29 federal dockets); 2 people with this name in Form D filings; court in NJ (not a filing state)
Joseph Grillo closed
United States Bankruptcy Court, E.D. New York · No. 1-02-11306 · Filed Jan 31, 2002 · Closed Nov 5, 2002
Role of Joseph Grillo: Debtor · Outcome: Case closed 2002-11-05 (disposition not included in the bulk docket feed — see docket) Docket on CourtListener ↗
same full name (a name found in 29 federal dockets); 2 people with this name in Form D filings; court in NY (not a filing state)
Joseph Grillo and Valeria M Grillo closed
United States Bankruptcy Court, N.D. Illinois · No. 01-21209 · Filed Jun 14, 2001 · Closed Oct 9, 2001
Role of Joseph Grillo and Valeria M Grillo: Debtor · Outcome: Case closed 2001-10-09 (disposition not included in the bulk docket feed — see docket) Docket on CourtListener ↗
same full name (a name found in 29 federal dockets); 2 people with this name in Form D filings; court in IL (not a filing state)
Joseph A. Grillo closed
United States Bankruptcy Court, N.D. New York · No. 00-16882 · Filed Dec 26, 2000 · Closed May 9, 2001
Role of Joseph A. Grillo: Debtor · Outcome: Case closed 2001-05-09 (disposition not included in the bulk docket feed — see docket) Docket on CourtListener ↗
same full name (a name found in 29 federal dockets); 2 people with this name in Form D filings; court in NY (not a filing state)
Joseph Grillo and Maria Grillo closed
United States Bankruptcy Court, D. Massachusetts · No. 99-17780 · Filed Sep 22, 1999 · Closed Jan 5, 2000
Role of Joseph Grillo and Maria Grillo: Debtor · Outcome: Case closed 2000-01-05 (disposition not included in the bulk docket feed — see docket) Docket on CourtListener ↗
same full name (a name found in 29 federal dockets); 2 people with this name in Form D filings; court in MA (not a filing state)
Joseph Grillo and Beatrice Grillo closed
United States Bankruptcy Court, E.D. New York · No. 1-97-18952 · Filed Aug 12, 1997 · Closed Mar 30, 1998
Role of Joseph Grillo and Beatrice Grillo: Debtor · Outcome: Case closed 1998-03-30 (disposition not included in the bulk docket feed — see docket) Docket on CourtListener ↗
same full name (a name found in 29 federal dockets); 2 people with this name in Form D filings; court in NY (not a filing state)
Joseph L. Grillo closed
United States Bankruptcy Court, N.D. California · No. 96-49351 · Filed Nov 4, 1996 · Closed Nov 17, 1998
Role of Joseph L. Grillo: Debtor · Outcome: Case closed 1998-11-17 (disposition not included in the bulk docket feed — see docket) Docket on CourtListener ↗
same full name (a name found in 29 federal dockets); 2 people with this name in Form D filings; court in CA (not a filing state)
Joseph A. Grillo and Grace Grillo closed
United States Bankruptcy Court, D. New Jersey · No. 94-31032 · Filed Feb 22, 1994 · Closed Jun 24, 1994
Role of Joseph A. Grillo and Grace Grillo: Debtor · Outcome: Case closed 1994-06-24 (disposition not included in the bulk docket feed — see docket) Docket on CourtListener ↗
same full name (a name found in 29 federal dockets); 2 people with this name in Form D filings; court in NJ (not a filing state)
Joseph Grillo and Marie Grillo closed
United States Bankruptcy Court, D. New Jersey · No. 90-32752 · Filed Jun 28, 1990 · Closed Mar 8, 1991
Role of Joseph Grillo and Marie Grillo: Debtor · Outcome: Case closed 1991-03-08 (disposition not included in the bulk docket feed — see docket) Docket on CourtListener ↗
same full name (a name found in 29 federal dockets); 2 people with this name in Form D filings; court in NJ (not a filing state)
Joseph A Grillo closed
United States Bankruptcy Court, N.D. Illinois · No. 89-20589 · Filed Dec 5, 1989 · Closed Jul 13, 1990
Role of Joseph A Grillo: Debtor · Outcome: Case closed 1990-07-13 (disposition not included in the bulk docket feed — see docket) Docket on CourtListener ↗
same full name (a name found in 29 federal dockets); 2 people with this name in Form D filings; court in IL (not a filing state)
What was searched

Sources searched: Federal bankruptcy courts via CourtListener / RECAP archive (federal district courts, federal bankruptcy courts). State courts: not yet searched. PACER: not searched (RECAP only). · Last checked Oct 24, 2026, 2:36 AM ET.

Court records show docket facts only; we never restate allegations as facts. Outcome wording comes from the docket feed; where it does not state a disposition we say so.

State courts: not yet searched. No state offers a lawful automated statewide source PartnerFacts can use today. Texas (re:SearchTX) terms prohibit storing results in a database open to third parties; New York (WebCivil) and Massachusetts (MassCourts) require a browser check that blocks scripted queries; California has no statewide index (58 county portals; Rule of Court 2.503 grants name-based access case by case); Florida, Utah and Illinois offer paid or partial access whose terms for automated use are unverified. Washington (dw.courts.wa.gov; bulk index reports under a JISC data-dissemination agreement), Delaware (CourtConnect; Court of Chancery not included) and Arizona (apps.azcourts.gov/publicaccess, which has an official channel to request high-volume access) are the candidates; PartnerFacts will request written permission before any automated search. Federal courts are searched through CourtListener / RECAP.

4. Differences between public sources

Not made for individual people — comparisons cover issuers and sponsor groups

5. Money to insiders

None reported on 2 offerings — no sales commissions, finder's fees or proceeds to insiders

Per-offering detail
Offering (latest filing)Sales commissionsFinder's feesTo insidersPaid to sell itSource
Jun 3, 2016 D
VIZpin Inc.
File 021-264390
$0$0$0None listed on this filingEDGAR ↗
Apr 19, 2016 D
VIZpin Inc.
File 021-261630
$0$0$0None listed on this filingEDGAR ↗

Counts come from Form D Items 12–15 on the filings in our index (latest filing per offering; one offering = one SEC file number; an amendment updates its offering rather than adding one). "To insiders" = gross proceeds used for payments to executive officers, directors or promoters. "—" = not reported on that filing. Amounts marked (est.) were reported as estimates. "Paid to sell it" = sales compensation recipients named on that filing (Item 12), each linked to FINRA BrokerCheck when a CRD number is reported.

Counted across every filing this person is listed on (latest filing per offering, per issuer).

Deals 1

Every issuer that named Joseph Grillo on a Form D, newest first. A Form D is the notice a company files after it starts selling a private investment.

Other Technology

VIZpin Inc.

Lancaster, PA · Apr 19, 2016 → Jun 3, 2016 · 2 filings
  • Jun 3, 2016 · D · $0 sold of Indefinite · 1 investors · min. No minimum reported · role: Director EDGAR ↗
  • Apr 19, 2016 · D · $144,300 sold of $450,000 · 4 investors · min. No minimum reported · role: Director EDGAR ↗

Raised $560K from 9 investors as of the latest filing. Joseph is listed as director on 2 filings for this deal.

Sources

Every row is a Form D or D/A on which the issuer listed this name as a related person. Amount sold and investors are the maximum reported on any filing for this issuer. "Similar" = offerings in the same industry claiming the same exemption, filed in the last 5 years: Other Technology / 506(b) (17,390 filings); ranges are the middle half (25th–75th percentile). Computed by PartnerFacts from SEC EDGAR Form D data as of Oct 23, 2026, 5:45 PM ET. Rows without a range: fewer than 30 comparable filings, or not a Rule 506 offering. No ranking or score.

Other pages with the same name (1)

Separate person records under the same name, not combined with this page. Each line says whether it shares an issuer with this record.

  • Joseph J. Grillo — MN, CT, 1 issuer, Oct 19, 2010 → May 9, 2011 · no shared issuer

People around Joseph 5

Officers, directors, promoters and management entities named on the same filings, as of Oct 23, 2026, 5:45 PM ET.

Person

Paul Bodell

Executive Officer, Director · 2 shared filings (1 issuer) · also on 1 other issuer

Listed on the same filings as Joseph Grillo. Their page shows their other deals.

Person

William D Hill

Director · 2 shared filings (1 issuer) · also on 1 other issuer

Listed on the same filings as Joseph Grillo. Their page shows their other deals.

Person

Andrew Duff

Director · 2 shared filings (1 issuer) · also on 1 other issuer

Listed on the same filings as Joseph Grillo. Their page shows their other deals.

Person

Peter Dikeman

Executive Officer · 2 shared filings (1 issuer) · also on 1 other issuer

Listed on the same filings as Joseph Grillo. Their page shows their other deals.

Person

Robert Chefitz

Director · 2 shared filings (1 issuer) · also on 11 other issuers

Robert Chefitz is on 12 issuers in total — a repeat sponsor. Their page lists every one.

The team behind the deals

Same business address

1 other issuer file from the same address

A shared address can mean the same team, a shared office building or a registered agent. It is a lead, not a conclusion.

Registrations and other filings

Adviser registration (Form ADV)

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Other offering types (Regulation A and Regulation Crowdfunding)

None found in sources searched.

Sources searched: SEC Regulation A Data Sets (Forms 1-A, 1-K, 1-Z; 2015 Q2 → 2026 Q3); SEC Crowdfunding Offerings Data Sets (Form C family; 2016 Q2 → 2026 Q3); EDGAR form index for 2026 Q3 → 2026 Q4 · Last checked Oct 23, 2026, 8:41 PM ET.

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