Sorry, you need to enable JavaScript to visit this website.
Skip to main content

Resources

Filter, sort, and browse our knowledge base.

Showing 9 Results of 531

Podcast

Nov 04, 2025
This week, Michael Carmody, VP of National Accounts at DPL Financial Partners, talks with Raymond...
Jacqueline Sergeant
Nov 01, 2025
If clients have been on the fence about buying annuities, the industry’s cheerleaders say that...
Tracey Longo
Oct 21, 2025
DPL Financial Partners has surpassed $5 billion in annuity assets on its platform, marking a...
DPL Financial Partners
Oct 21, 2025
LOUISVILLE, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Subhead of release should read: Advisor transitions to RIA model and growing consumer...
Andrew Cohen
Oct 20, 2025
The annuities marketplace is banking on continued investment from private equity to keep up with...

Article

Oct 14, 2025
Questions to start the process As the autumn air turns crisp, it’s a good time...

Article

Sep 24, 2025
A three-step strategy for a more confident retirement. Many Americans save for a dream retirement...
New Advisor revelation Logo

Podcast Series

Sep 23, 2025
This podcast series features stories from advisors across the country. You'll gain insights that can...
Brian Baker
Sep 04, 2025
Annuities are often popular with retirees and those looking to retire because of the steady...

Article

Aug 21, 2025
Could annuities be the answer? U.S. annuity sales soar to a new record in the...
Rachel Christian
Aug 12, 2025
Most people who own annuities are middle class. Seventy percent of annuity owners had total...

Article

Jul 17, 2025
From financial freedom to legacy planning, annuities can help retirees without children achieve their retirement...
David Lau
Jul 10, 2025
I recently read another story in the trade press about an advisor approaching income for...
Leo Almazora
Jun 30, 2025
The RIA channel is set to be the next near-term growth opportunity for the annuity...
BEN MATTLIN
Jun 13, 2025
According to the Urban Institute, the population of Americans age 65 and older is on...
Andrew Cohen
Jun 12, 2025
Annuity sales remain near record highs as investors prioritize stability. RILAs, with upside potential and...

Article

Jun 10, 2025
For annuities purchased in the past 20 years, it’s time to do some comparison shopping...

Article

May 22, 2025
Annuities offer a haven in volatile times. Many people love white-knuckle thrills. Tales of zombie...
BEN MATTLIN
Apr 25, 2025
For many clients, the primary objective in retirement saving is creating as big a nest...
DPL Financial Partners
Apr 23, 2025
Advisors on high-profile platform gain access to DPL’s technology and commission-free insurance marketplace to improve...

Article

Apr 15, 2025
A 2022 law makes it possible for annuities to deliver guaranteed income and tax relief...

Article

Mar 17, 2025
Multi-year guaranteed annuities help protect savings when markets are volatile, while delivering compelling returns and...
DPL Financial Partners
Mar 14, 2025
DPL Financial Partners, the leading platform for commission-free annuities, today announced that it led the...
Jennifer Lea Reed
Mar 01, 2025
Researchers warn the average American will live many more years in retirement than expected, won’t...

Article

Feb 20, 2025
If you ask retirees who receive income from an annuity why they purchased the product...
David Lau
Feb 10, 2025
When the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions puts President Donald Trump’s Labor...

Podcast

Feb 04, 2025
Today, Rusty and Robyn are joined by David Lau, Founder and CEO at DPL Financial...
DPL Financial Partners
Jan 16, 2025
RIA insurance platform recognized for groundbreaking annuity solutions for advisors LOUISVILLE, KY, Jan. 16, 2025...

Article

Jan 15, 2025
Chances are, somebody at some point has tried to dissuade you from even considering an...
DPL Financial Partners
Dec 18, 2024
Industry leaders will provide guidance on development of offerings for RIAs LOUISVILLE, KY, Dec. 18...
John Manganaro
Dec 17, 2024
David Lau, the founder and CEO at DPL Financial Partners, is widely recognized as an...

Article

Dec 06, 2024
2024 was a watershed year for annuities – and that’s likely to continue. When people...
Alex Ortolani
Dec 04, 2024
DPL Financial Partners LLC, which offers advisers access to commission-free annuities, has gotten a $23...
Life Insurance International
Dec 04, 2024
DPL Financial Partners, a platform for commission-free annuities, has raised $23m in a Series C...
DPL Financial Partners
Dec 03, 2024
Series C funding will accelerate platform development and expand distribution of commission-free annuities and insurance...
Piper Hansen
Dec 03, 2024
A Louisville-based platform for commission-free annuities closed a round of primary capital funding Tuesday it...
Brooke Southall
Dec 02, 2024
CEO David Lau talked to RIAs before accepting capital from TIAA and others and wants...
DPL Financial Partners
Nov 12, 2024
Partnership with leading wealthtech platform provides integrated view of annuities and other insurance products as...

Article

Nov 11, 2024
It’s time to take steps to minimize taxes, maximize income, and protect assets. If you...
Tracey Longo
Oct 25, 2024
As Americans scramble to fund 30 years of retirement, their quest for guaranteed income has...
Kenneth Corbin
Oct 25, 2024
Within the financial services world, few products kindle stronger opinions than annuities. The promise of...

Article

Oct 24, 2024
Survey Key Findings DPL Financial Partners conducted a survey of financial professionals to measure sentiment...

Webinar

Oct 08, 2024
Join DPL Financial Partners, Orion and Credent Wealth Management, to learn how you can leverage...
4681080

Article

Oct 03, 2024
It’s important to plan for long-term care in case you need it one day. Around...
Sep 25, 2024
One of the biggest challenges to planning for retirement is anticipating what our health and

Article

Sep 18, 2024
Remember when the Federal Reserve started bumping its benchmark interest rate in 2022 to help...

Webinar

Sep 12, 2024
With the sunsetting at the end of 2025 of the Federal Estate Tax Exemption, come...
4674870

Webinar

Sep 02, 2024
Today’s retirement realities make it challenging for advisors who rely on traditional strategies to deliver...
4700087
Aug 27, 2024
Having spent decades working with insurance carriers, financial advisors, and consumers on the design and...

Article

Aug 05, 2024
It’s time to make some important decisions. Retirement is an exciting prospect – and it...

Case Study

Aug 01, 2024
Credent Wealth Management is a fast-growing fee-only firm on a mission to give clients the...
Person using notebook.

Webinar

Jul 25, 2024
Join DPL Financial Partners and leading retirement researcher, Wade Pfau, to learn how to think...
4633940

Webinar

Jul 24, 2024
Have you ever had a client ask for advice about a commission-based annuity sold to...
4658228

Webinar

Jul 24, 2024
By now it’s old news – You may have heard from several Academics and financial...
4658207

Webinar

Jul 24, 2024
As a fiduciary, you know how important it is to help your clients achieve a...
4658063
Josh Welsh
Jul 16, 2024
An important aspect of going RIA is understanding exactly what the different business models and...
Leo Almazora
Jul 11, 2024
While RIAs are still leaning towards tempered optimism on the economy, they’re also expressing heightened...

Case Study

Jul 09, 2024
When BlueStem Wealth Partners decided to transition to a 100% fee-based model in early 2023...
DPL Financial Partners
Jul 09, 2024
Firm reaches milestone as annuity adoption momentum accelerates LOUISVILLE, KY, July 9, 2024 — DPL...
David Rodeck
Jun 30, 2024
If you’re feeling left out because you don’t have a pension, you’re far from alone...

Article

Jun 14, 2024
Guaranteed income can help protect against poor market performance as you head into retirement Note...
BEN MATTLIN
Jun 11, 2024
New investment and savings products, some very complex, come out all the time. Advisors who...

Webinar

May 23, 2024
Most advisors know the feeling when a client or prospective client walks into a meeting...
4561114
DPL Financial Partners
May 22, 2024
TOPEKA, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Security Benefit today released its Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) Benchmark Study, a detailed...
May 13, 2024
Investing in the market can be a great way to build wealth for retirement. While

Article

May 10, 2024
Annuities can help reduce risks associated with longevity and cognitive decline. Note: This is the...
Joe Palmisano
May 07, 2024
The Department of Labor is facing its first court challenge to the final Retirement Security...
Josh Welsh
May 02, 2024
As more and more advisors consider breaking away to go independent, and with RIAs expected...
Tobias Salinger
Apr 30, 2024
The stakes of the Labor Department's new retirement advice rule are high, as a comparison...
Allison Bell
Apr 25, 2024
...The department has used the retirement investment advice fiduciary definition to apply Employee Retirement Income...
Tobias Salinger
Apr 25, 2024
Supporters and opponents began weighing in with their reactions about a minute or so after...
DPL Financial Partners
Apr 23, 2024
LOUISVILLE, Ky.--( BUSINESS WIRE )--DPL Financial Partners, the leading platform for commission-free annuities, applauds the...
Advanced Planning Strategies Webinar

Webinar

Apr 23, 2024
Join us for an insightful webinar where we delve into innovative insurance strategies for your...
4533261

Article

Apr 15, 2024
When investors are nervous about the future, annuities can provide protection and peace of mind...
DPL Financial Partners
Apr 11, 2024
Market optimism growing among financial advisors; even as volatility concerns remain elevated TOPEKA, Kan.--( BUSINESS...
BEN MATTLIN
Apr 11, 2024
Seventy percent of RIAs said they expect the S&P 500 to grow by 3% or...

Webinar

Mar 19, 2024
With traditionally “safe” investments like bonds unable to generate income for retirees as they once...
4502593

Article

Mar 14, 2024
Sure, annuities can deliver guaranteed retirement income, but they can do a lot more. Annuities...
DPL Financial Partners
Mar 13, 2024
Jonathan Barth to lead client relationship teams LOUISVILLE, KY, March 13, 2024 — DPL Financial...
Ben Mattlin
Mar 01, 2024
Last year, according to data tracker Limra, U.S. annuity sales reached $385 billion, marking the...
BEN MATTLIN
Mar 01, 2024
Last year, according to data tracker Limra, U.S. annuity sales reached $385 billion, marking the...
DPL Financial Partners
Feb 27, 2024
Expanded partnership gives thousands of RIAs direct access to DPL’s no-load annuity marketplace and technology...
Gregg Greenberg
Feb 27, 2024
Users of Orion's tech platform will now have direct access to DPL’s tools for finding...
John Manganaro
Feb 27, 2024
DPL Financial Partners and Orion Advisor Solutions announced Tuesday an expanded partnership that will build...
DPL Financial Partners
Feb 21, 2024
T3 survey shows firm’s market share growth as DPL member AUM surpasses $1T LOUISVILLE, KY...

Article

Feb 14, 2024
In 2023, Major League Baseball implemented rule changes designed to improve the game for players...

Webinar

Feb 08, 2024
Your clients may not directly ask you for annuities by name, but they may be...
4457437

Podcast

Jan 26, 2024
Half of healthy couples retiring at 65 today will see at least one spouse live...

Article

Jan 16, 2024
Annuities deliver guaranteed retirement income, but misconceptions hold some people back. 1 Many people who...

Podcast

Jan 15, 2024
David Lau, Founder & CEO of DPL Financial Partners, joins Dale Josey on Aging with...

Webinar

Jan 10, 2024
In this exclusive webinar, Heather Rosato and David Blanchett discuss the results of a recent...
4397949
Jan 05, 2024
Retirement can be wonderful time in life when it’s possible to spend more time with
David Lau
Dec 14, 2023
For at least the past three decades, the financial services industry has been steadily, even...

Article

Dec 11, 2023
Brokers and financial advisors offer different services, compensation models and standards of care. We all...
DPL Financial Partners
Dec 04, 2023
Firm doubles sales in 14 months as advisor adoption of no-load solutions accelerates LOUISVILLE, KY...

Article

Nov 17, 2023
Misconception #1: “I won’t run out of money — I don’t want or need guaranteed...

Article

Nov 13, 2023
Guaranteed lifetime income can play a valuable role in a retirement plan, providing a predictable...
Tim in the office

Video

Oct 24, 2023
Vice President of Member Success, Tim Rembowski, explains the benefits of DPL's Breakaway Accelerator Program...

Webinar

Oct 24, 2023
Don't miss this opportunity to modernize your financial advisory practice and organically grow AUM with...
4360348
John HIlton
Oct 18, 2023
Schneider Small Cap Value Fund is one of the worst-performing mutual funds of the past...
Jennifer Lea Reed
Oct 18, 2023
The inclusion of an annuity in an RIA client’s retirement income strategy has a positive...
John Manganaro
Oct 18, 2023
A new survey published by DPL Financial Partners may give registered investment advisors who normally...

Article

Oct 17, 2023
The financial advising profession continues to evolve with a growing focus on more holistic planning...

Article

Oct 12, 2023
Planning for a financially secure retirement involves making informed decisions about how to source sustainable...

Webinar

Sep 28, 2023
Join us for an informative and interactive member update led by DPL Founder and CEO...
4331653
John Manganaro
Sep 20, 2023
DPL Financial Partners, a commission-free insurance platform for registered investment advisors, announced Wednesday that it...
Sep 20, 2023
Founder Grant Johnstone joins RIA insurance platform as CCO LOUISVILLE, KY, September 20, 2023 —...

Article

Sep 18, 2023
When it comes to retirement planning, annuities can be a valuable tool. They can offer...

Case Study

Sep 15, 2023
As a fiduciary, fee-only firm specializing in retirement planning, Charleston-based Runey & Associates sets a...

Podcast

Sep 14, 2023
Director of Insurance Solutions at DPL, Amy Arnett, returns to discuss financial challenges around Caregiving...

Podcast

Sep 13, 2023
As we know by now… there are many alternatives to commission-based products. There are fee-based...
Sandra Block
Sep 06, 2023
Even if you have a well-funded nest egg, giving up a paycheck is hard. Here's...
Willie Jones
Sep 05, 2023
Annuities have been around for a very long time. They were an element of matrimonial...

Article

Sep 01, 2023
In a complex financial landscape, consumers seeking financial advice need someone they can trust without...

Case Study

Sep 01, 2023
Landing Point Financial Group recognizes that each client’s unique personality and preferences must be considered...

Podcast

Aug 30, 2023
Why plan for long-term care? Amy Arnett, Director of Insurance Solutions at DPL Financial Partners...

Article

Aug 24, 2023
Retirement is a time to relax, enjoy your hobbies, pursue new interests, and spend time...

Webinar

Aug 24, 2023
Having an effective long-term care plan can protect clients from life-changing financial, emotional, and physical...
4303147

Podcast

Aug 04, 2023
Pensions have become a thing of the past. Getting a gold watch at retirement is...
Ben Mattlin
Aug 04, 2023
Under Section 1035 of the Internal Revenue Service code, certain insurance contracts can be exchanged...

Article

Aug 02, 2023
Creating a comprehensive financial plan involves careful consideration of your financial goals and the appropriate...

Article

Jul 17, 2023
What is an annuity? An annuity is an insurance product designed to provide guaranteed lifetime...

Podcast

Jul 13, 2023
Our guests today are David Lau and Wade Pfau. These two individuals have been collaborating...

Podcast

Jul 11, 2023
Make sure your retirement can generate income for life. Willie Jones from DPL Financial Partners...
Aaron Levitt
Jun 08, 2023
For many investors, bonds are supposed to represent safety. Investors understand that stocks are volatile...

Podcast

May 31, 2023
David Lau, founder, and CEO of DPL Financial Partners, returns to discuss the benefits of...
DPL Financial Partners
May 25, 2023
Experienced exec will oversee financial operations and reporting functions LOUISVILLE, KY, May 25, 2023 —...
Ben Mattlin
May 16, 2023
In the current interest rate environment, exchanging an old annuity for a new one may...
Greg Greenberg
May 15, 2023
Annuities and Aaron Judge, the chase is on. New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge homered...
Nathan Place
May 03, 2023
For the past year and a half, annuities have been breaking record after record. Now...

Podcast

May 02, 2023
Comfort is the enemy of progress, especially in business. Adapting to new models and driving...
Ben Mattlin
Apr 26, 2023
DPL Financial Partners, the Louisville, Ky.-based firm that links fee-only advisors and RIAs with resources...
DPL Financial Partners
Apr 25, 2023
Retirement Income Style Awareness Profile matches client preferences with income solutions LOUISVILLE, KY, April 25...

Podcast

Apr 14, 2023
David Lau, Founder and CEO of DPL Financial Partners, returns to Aging with Grace 55+...
DPL Financial Partners
Mar 28, 2023
T3/Inside Information Survey points to continued growth in market share, advisor interest LOUISVILLE, KY, March...

Podcast

Feb 15, 2023
David Lau, Founder and CEO of DPL Financial Partners, returns to share his insights on...

Podcast

Feb 10, 2023
The use of annuities by RIAs continues to grow. David Lau, one of the leading...
Tara Siegel Bernard
Feb 07, 2023
In a kinder universe, retirees wouldn’t need to worry about market volatility or outliving their...
Feb 02, 2023
When the famous groundhog is pulled from his burrow today to drop his meteorological insight...
Haley Cawthon
Feb 01, 2023
DPL Financial Partners has hired a new executive to lead its distribution efforts. The Louisville-based...
DPL Financial Partners
Jan 31, 2023
Former Prudential director to head up distribution team as membership grows LOUISVILLE, KY, Jan. 31...
Jan 30, 2023
Inflation. Volatility. Rising rates. If left unchecked, this triple threat to the portfolio can have

Case Study

Jan 30, 2023
Jamie Upson, President & CEO of Stonehearth Capital Management, discovered the benefits of using annuities...

Case Study

Jan 30, 2023
Correct Capital Wealth Management, and advisor Colin Day, are utilizing the Advent Insurance Marketplace integration...

Podcast

Jan 27, 2023
Enjoy the origin story of David Lau, Founder and CEO of DPL Financial Partners. David...

Case Study

Jan 25, 2023
Using RISA as a first step in the planning process As a holistic financial planner...

Case Study

Jan 25, 2023
Using RISA to validate existing plans Market volatility can be a wakeup call for financial...

Case Study

Jan 24, 2023
Tim Brown of 360 Family Office discovered the power fee-based fixed index annuities as an...

Case Study

Jan 24, 2023
Chuck Failla, Principal of breakaway firm Sovereign Financial Group, discovered the power of DPL's strategic...

Case Study

Jan 24, 2023
Nola Kulig and her firm, Kulig Financial Advisors, integrated MYGAs as a fixed income allocation...

Case Study

Jan 24, 2023
Large RIA, Strategic Financial Services, and Laura Powers utilized DPL's Annuity Rescue+ process when breaking...

Case Study

Jan 24, 2023
Spencer Hall and his fee-only firm, Retirement Planning Services, LLC, used fixed index annuities to...

Case Study

Jan 24, 2023
Vestia Personal Wealth Advisors' Tommy Martin swore off of annuities — until he met DPL...
DPL Financial Partners
Jan 24, 2023
Platform to offer “best available” products enabling RIAs to seamlessly expand their holistic offerings for...

Podcast

Jan 17, 2023
In this episode, we talk to David Lau, a RISA® Advisory Board member. David is...
Neal Templin
Jan 16, 2023
Rising rates have made annuities of all stripes more interesting investments, but two in particular...

Podcast

Jan 02, 2023
During this podcast episode, Ted Denbow, Vice President & Head of sales at RightCapital, Ross...
Vanya Horneff, Raimond Maurer & Olivia S. Mitchell
Jan 01, 2023
This paper investigates retirees’ optimal purchases of fixed and variable longevity income annuities using their...
David Lau
Dec 27, 2022
The annuity market is booming and for good reason. The economic and market upheavals experienced...

Article

Dec 20, 2022
There’s a common retirement rule of thumb that you should withdraw 4% of your savings...
Haley Cawthon
Dec 20, 2022
While 2022 is proving to be yet another year for the record books when it...
DPL_Logo

Article

Dec 19, 2022
This year, as always, there has been a lot of discussion and study about the...
Karen Hube
Dec 07, 2022
Wealthy investors are wising up to the unique benefits of annuities. While these insurance-sold investment...
DPL Financial Partners
Nov 22, 2022
Former SS&C Advent partnership lead Rachel Cameron will help drive strategic integrations LOUISVILLE, KY, Nov...
Advisor Magazine
Nov 18, 2022
New offerings are designed to help protect clients’ portfolios, more effectively manage today’s retirement risks...
DPL Financial Partners
Nov 16, 2022
LOUISVILLE, KY, Nov. 16, 2022- DPL Financial Partners, the leading insurance platform for registered investment...
John Manganaro
Nov 16, 2022
DPL Financial Partners has announced the addition of Corebridge Financial to its carrier lineup. Corebridge...
Michael Popke
Nov 09, 2022
Now, experts are saying it should just be a guideline for a retirement plan. Instead...
DJ Shaw
Nov 08, 2022
DPL Financial Partners, an insurance platform for RIAs, has announced the launch of a new...
Gregg Greenberg
Nov 07, 2022
All due respect to founding father Benjamin Franklin and his Almanack-writing alter ego “Poor Richard,”...
BEN MATTLIN
Nov 04, 2022
Individual investors can now get custom-tailored referrals to fee-only advisors who specialize in commission-free annuities...
American News Group News Team
Oct 28, 2022
Inflation is at a 40-year high and workers must plan for a retirement that could...

Podcast

Oct 18, 2022
Listen as host of the Aging with Grace 55+ podcast interviews DPL's Founder and CEO...
DPL Financial Partners
Oct 04, 2022
Aspida Advisory MYGA provides a competitive short-term alternative to bank CDs LOUISVILLE, KY, Oct. 4...
DPL Financial Partners
Sep 27, 2022
Eldridge, Atlas Merchant Capital, increase commitments in commission-free insurance pioneer LOUISVILLE, KY, September 27, 2022...
Business Wire
Sep 27, 2022
Eldridge, Atlas Merchant Capital, increase commitments in commission-free insurance pioneer
Mary Beth Franklin
Sep 22, 2022
The Retirement Income Style Awareness profile matrix matches clients' preferences with financial solutions.
Brooke Southall
Sep 19, 2022
The Louisville, Ky., no-transaction-fee annuity platform for RIAs keeps converting advisors, but it takes lots...
DPL Financial Partners
Sep 14, 2022
DPL offers its members Alex Murguia and Wade Pfau’s RISA tool to match retirement income...
Digital Journal
Sep 14, 2022
DPL Financial Partners, the leading commission-free insurance marketplace for registered investment advisors (“RIAs”), announced that...

Webinar

Sep 08, 2022
DPL has long believed that advisors need a tool to help them understand clients’ retirement...
3916176
Gregg Greenberg
Aug 23, 2022
Total U.S. annuity sales rose 16% to $79.4 billion in the second quarter, nearly the...
Oisin Breen
Aug 02, 2022
Policygenius does the heavy lifting and keeps commissions, but the national RIA has 500 CFP-administered...
Gregg Greenberg
Jul 21, 2022
Total U.S. annuity sales increased 22% to a record $77.5 billion during the quarter, and...

Webinar

Jul 13, 2022
Today’s market conditions have exposed the shortcomings of an investments-only total return strategy, especially for...
3854370
Gregg Greenberg
Jul 01, 2022
The first half sell-off in both stocks and bonds has opened the door for annuities...
ADADPL high res cover

Podcast Series

Jun 28, 2022
This educational series explores industry trends and best practices, providing advisors like you with critical...

Podcast

Jun 27, 2022
David Lau, founder and CEO of DPL Financial Partners, explains why RIAs should consider Commission-Free...

Podcast

Jun 27, 2022
In this episode, Dale Josey interviews the founder and CEO of DPL Financial Partners about...

Podcast

Jun 21, 2022
In Moringstar's The Long View Podcast, Christine Benz and Jeffery Ptak sit down with DPL...

Video

Jun 13, 2022
This RIA Lab replay explores the many options available that allow RIAs to deliver a...

Video

Jun 10, 2022
Vice President of Business Development, Sam Johnson, shares how DPL partners with carriers to continue...

Video

Jun 10, 2022
Founder and CEO of DPL Financial Partners, David Lau provides tips on how to share...

Video

Jun 09, 2022
Lead Consultant, Jonathan Barth, explains how DPL helps fiduciaries find innovative solutions to address underperforming...

Video

Jun 08, 2022
DPL’s Lead Consultant, Ross McGoodwin, shares how DPL members are staying proactive in this low...

Video

Jun 08, 2022
Vice President of Business Development, Sam Johnson, shares how DPL works with its carrier partners...

Video

Jun 08, 2022
Lead Consultant, Jonathan Barth, shares how the DPL team help financial advisors explore and understand...

Video

Jun 07, 2022
Vice President of Member Success, Tim Rembowski, explains how the DPL Product Discovery Tools help...

Video

Jun 07, 2022
Founder and CEO of DPL Financial Partners, David Lau, explains the benefits Commission-Free annuities provide...

Webinar

Jun 07, 2022
Many of the indices you see today are built to illustrate well rather than to...
3815935

Video

Jun 06, 2022
DPL’s Lead Consultant, Ross McGoodwin, shares how DPL members can solve for under- performing fixed...

Video

Jun 06, 2022
Lead Consultant, Jonathan Barth, shares how DPL’s team help financial advisors improve client cases with...

Video

Jun 05, 2022
Lead Consultant, Jonathan Barth, shares how the DPL team works through client cases with firms...

Video

Jun 05, 2022
Founder and CEO of DPL Financial Partners, David Lau, explains why true fiduciaries should consider...

Video

Jun 04, 2022
DPL’s Lead Consultant, Ross McGoodwin, shares how Black Diamond financial advisors can discover Commission-Free annuities...

Video

Jun 03, 2022
DPL’s Lead Consultant, Ross McGoodwin, shares how DPL members can leverage solutions in the MYGA...

Video

Jun 03, 2022
Founder and CEO of DPL Financial Partners, David Lau, explains why generating retirement income is...

Video

Jun 01, 2022
DPL’s Lead Consultant, Ross McGoodwin, shares how financial advisors can leverage Commission-Free registered index-linked annuities...

Video

Jun 01, 2022
Founder and CEO of DPL Financial Partners, David Lau, shares how our Product Discovery Tools...

Video

May 27, 2022
DPL Consultant Ross McGoodwin discusses how financial advisors are shifting their mindset around Commission-Free insurance...
DPL Financial Partners
May 25, 2022
2022 T3/Inside Information Survey shows strong growth in market share, full pipeline LOUISVILLE, KY., May...

Video

May 18, 2022
David Lau discusses the role of annuities in a retirement portfolio and why the 4%...
David Lau
May 13, 2022
Barron's Opinion: Retirees Need Alternatives to the 4% Rule For nearly three decades, many financial...
Joel Bruckenstein, Bob Veres
May 03, 2022
The survey report ranks, by market share, the leading software solutions in advisory-firm tech stacks...

Podcast

May 02, 2022
Wade Pfau, Professor of Retirement Income at The American College, and CEO and Founder of...
Apr 04, 2022
From Application to Activation, our team can help. Learn how DPL makes issuing your annuity
DPL Financial Partners
Mar 29, 2022
New learning platform helps fee-only advisors integrate commission-free annuities and insurance solutions into their offering...
Mar 16, 2022
Help optimize your clients’ financial plans by evaluating their existing annuity holdings for repurposing opportunities
Mar 16, 2022
Help improve your clients’ financial plans by understanding where an annuity can provide specific benefits
Mar 16, 2022
Since their introduction in the Commission-Free space, MYGAs (multi-year guaranteed annuities) have become one of
Mar 16, 2022
As a DPL Member, our company is committed to your success. Our team of Consultants
Michael Finke
Mar 16, 2022
ThinkAdvisor How to Craft 'Super Roths' for Wealthy Clients What You Need to Know Insurance...

Podcast

Mar 14, 2022
In this episode of the Retire with Peace of Mind podcast, the team at Eclectic...
DPL Financial Partners
Mar 10, 2022
Troy Landoch joins RIA insurance platform as membership swells and adoption of commission-free insurance drives...
DPL Financial Partners
Mar 10, 2022
Troy Landoch joins RIA insurance platform as membership swells and adoption of commission-free insurance drives...
Ben Mattlin
Mar 01, 2022
Financial Advisor How Rising Interest Rates Affect Annuities In March, the Federal Reserve is expected...

Podcast

Feb 18, 2022
The post #ItzOnWealthTech Ep. 87: The Engine Powering the SS&C Advent Insurance Marketplace with David...
Editorial Staff
Feb 09, 2022
FamilyWealthReport Who's Moving Where In Wealth Management? – BNY Mellon WM, Participant Capital Advisors, Others...
DPL Financial Partners
Feb 02, 2022
Industry titan brings decades of leadership experience and extensive industry connections to commission-free insurance platform...

Podcast

Jan 19, 2022
In this episode of the Retirement Lifestyle Show, Erik Olson and Adrian Nicholson talk to...
Samuel Steinberger
Jan 13, 2022
WealthManagement.com Eduardo Repetto Designs Index for New Annuity Offered by DPL Repetto, CIO at Avantis...
DPL Financial Partners
Jan 11, 2022
Designed by Avantis’ Eduardo Repetto, the new index is an attractive alternative to fixed income...

Video

Jan 11, 2022
In this video, DPL's David Lau announces an innovative asset allocation option for RIAs. DPL...
Tim Rembowski
Dec 30, 2021
WealthManagement.com DPL Financial Partners Bond Fan? Don’t Miss the Sequel Fixed income is failing retirees...
Lewis Braham
Dec 29, 2021
Barron's New Lifetime Annuities in 401(k) Plans Could Cut Advisors Out of the Picture One...
Lewis Braham
Dec 29, 2021
Barron's New Lifetime Annuities in 401(k) Plans Could Cut Advisors Out of the Picture One...

Video

Dec 21, 2021
DPL Members, you can now access DPLU, an online educational platform built to expand your...
InvestmentNews Create
Dec 13, 2021
InvestmentNews New Year, Same Challenge: The Search for Income Continues With rates well below historical...

Video

Dec 10, 2021
DPL's Founder and CEO, David Lau, explains what this era of low interest rates means...
Cyril Tuohy
Dec 06, 2021
Life Annuity Specialist Distributors Hope a Simple Annuity Will Tempt Fee-Based Advisors A few years...
DPL Financial Partners
Dec 02, 2021
Platform offers range of durations with rates as high as 3.25% on simple CD-like product...
Emile Hallez
Dec 02, 2021
InvestmentNews Insurance network for RIAs says MYGA is the future for annuity sales DPL added...

Video

Nov 24, 2021
A MYGA, or Multi-Year Guaranteed Annuity, is a simple product that offers a guaranteed rate...
Jacqueline Sergeant
Nov 22, 2021
Financial Advisor Why Retirees Feel Unprotected There was a time, not so long ago, when...

Podcast

Nov 20, 2021
We recently had a chance to talk with Eli George, VP of Solutions Management with...
Andrew Foerch
Nov 15, 2021
Citywire Attack of the Annuities Is it time for RIAs to shed their fear of...

Podcast

Nov 08, 2021
On today's Talk Your Book, David Lau from DPL Financial Partners talks about annuities and...

Podcast

Nov 07, 2021
David Lau, founder and CEO of DPL Financial Partners shares simplicity of annuities as a...
Bernice Napach
Nov 02, 2021
ThinkAdvisor How DPL Partners' Lau Is Disrupting the Annuities Business David Lau, founder and CEO...
Rebecca Moore
Oct 29, 2021
PlanSponsor Using Annuities as an Alternative to Bonds to Secure Retirement Outcomes In a low...
DPL Financial Partners
Oct 27, 2021
The fee-based registered index linked annuity includes features to manage risk during accumulation and provides...
BEN MATTLIN
Oct 22, 2021
ThinkAdvisor Should Annuity Buyers Time the Market? What You Need to Know In market terms...
Susan Rupe
Oct 14, 2021
Advisor News Survey Shows Advisors’ Evolving Views Of Fixed Income The persistence of low interest...
Oct 13, 2021
Founder named a Most Admired CEO; company recognized as a Best Place to Work LOUISVILLE...
Chris Clow
Oct 12, 2021
Wealth Advisor Retirees, Financial Planners Accelerate Search for Sources of Stable Cash (Reverse Mortgage Daily)...
DPL Financial Partners
Sep 30, 2021
LOUISVILLE, KY, Sept. 29, 2021- DPL Financial Partners (“DPL”), the leading turnkey insurance platform for...
DPL Financial Partners
Sep 29, 2021
RIA Retirement Planning Survey 2021: Executive Summary & Key Findings The 2021 RIA Retirement Planning...

Podcast

Sep 20, 2021
There are a number of common misconceptions about the RIA model. One is that you...

Podcast

Sep 13, 2021
Listen as DPL's David Lau is interviewed on the Animal Spirits Podcast about all things...
David Lau
Sep 08, 2021
The Tax-Efficient Frontier: Improving the Efficient Frontier with the Power of Tax Deferral Every financial...
Tamiko Toland
Aug 20, 2021
Conversations with CANNEX Q&A: David Lau of DPL Financial Partners Cannex’s Tamiko Toland discussed the...
David Lau
Aug 16, 2021
InvestmentNews The parallel paths of ETFs and annuities The questions that RIAs have about commission-free...
David Lau
Aug 16, 2021
WealthManagement.com An Overlooked Benefit of Annuities—Tax Planning Rumblings from Washington about potential changes to the...

Article

Aug 13, 2021
What's Behind The Boom In Annuity Sales? In the second quarter of 2021, annuity sales...
Samuel Steinberger
Aug 12, 2021
WealthManagement.com SS&C, DPL Open Insurance Marketplace for RIAs Operating on Black Diamond's wealth platform, SS&C...
Kerry Pechter
Aug 12, 2021
Retirement Income Journal Honorable Mention Ruark reports on VA/living benefit policyholder behavior; DPL and SS&C...
Allison Bell
Aug 11, 2021
ThinkAdvisor DPL and SS&C Start Exchange for Commission-Free Insurance Products What You Need to Know...
DPL Financial Partners
Aug 10, 2021
Integration with the Black Diamond Wealth Platform provides advisors with Commission-Free insurance from top carriers...

Case Study

Aug 03, 2021
Dan Rohlfing and the Lantz Financial Team uses DPL's MYGA Marketplace in their hybrid practice...

Case Study

Aug 03, 2021
Echo Huang, President & Founder of independent RIA Echo Wealth Management, partners with DPL to...

Case Study

Aug 01, 2021
Discover how an annuity can impact your clients' retirement plan with DPL's Fixed Income Comparison...
Allison Stines
Jul 30, 2021
Louisville Business First These are the 2021 Best Places to Work in Louisville (RANKED) The...
DPL Financial Partners
Jul 27, 2021
‘Wealthies’ nomination recognizes unique product created with Midland National LOUISVILLE, KY, July 27, 2021- DPL...
By Karen Hube
Jul 26, 2021
There are many ways in which 2021 feels like the complete opposite of 2020, and...
BEN MATTLIN
Jul 21, 2021
Financial Advisor How Do Governments Tax An Annuity? One of the key advantages of annuities...

Podcast

Jul 19, 2021
Gone are the days of investing in complex, expensive annuities with hefty commissions. David Lau...
Jul 13, 2021
Insurance fintech details increases in sales, membership and headcount LOUISVILLE, KY, July 13, 2021- DPL...

Video

Jul 06, 2021
Watch this short video to see why a career at DPL Financial Partners could be...
Jun 22, 2021
DPL Financial Partners appoints CGO to turbocharge growth LOUISVILLE, KY, June 21, 2021- DPL Financial...
BEN MATTLIN
Jun 17, 2021
Financial Advisor Clients Are Overlooking Annuities For Retirement Income, Panelists Say With protracted low interest...

Video

May 19, 2021
DPL's Jonathan Barth explains how using Commission-Free annuities can help mitigate risk in a financial...

Video

May 15, 2021
Listen to DPL's newest advisor podcast series; Advisor Revelations and A Day at DPL. You...
Willie Jones_Card TN

Video

May 13, 2021
Senior Consultant, Willie Jones, explains why Structured Variable Annuities, also known as Buffer Annuities, can...

Video

May 13, 2021
DPL's David Lau explains why he believes annuities belong in a 401(K) plan and how...

Video

May 13, 2021
Founder and CEO, David Lau, describes the mission-driven nature of DPL and how the team...

Video

May 13, 2021
RIA Consultant, Jonathan Barth, shares the difference that using Commission-Free insurance and annuities makes for...
DPL Financial Partners
May 05, 2021
LOUISVILLE, KY, May 5, 2021 - DPL Financial Partners (“DPL”), the leading turnkey insurance platform...

Video

May 03, 2021
DPL's Jonathan Barth explains the significant difference between products sold on a commissioned basis, and...

Video

Apr 28, 2021
DPL's Jonathan Barth explains why stocks and bonds are no longer the best solution for...
Jane Wollman Rusoff
Apr 27, 2021
ThinkAdvisor Commission-Free Annuities: No Longer an Oxymoron When you’re a market disrupter, countless folks will...
Contributor
Apr 14, 2021
WealthAdvisor Why Advisors are Recommending Annuities More and More Data from 2020 is in and...

Podcast

Apr 13, 2021
One of the most contentious topics among RIAs is whether to recommend annuities. While many...

Podcast

Apr 12, 2021
David Lau, founder and CEO of DPL Financial Partners, discusses options to consider while planning...
Lynnley Browning
Apr 09, 2021
FinancialPlanning Reviled insurance policies aim for retirement planning comeback amid potential tax hikes One of...
Duncan Korth
Apr 08, 2021
Nasdaq Why Advisors are Recommending Annuities More and More Data from 2020 is in and...
David Lau
Apr 01, 2021
Advisor Perspectives Survey Shows Annuity Usage by RIAs is Growing Advisor Perspectives welcomes guest contributions...
Mar 31, 2021
T3/Inside Information Software Survey finds three in five advisors who use insurance services choose DPL...
Contributor
Mar 28, 2021
More Evidence Stocks Are In For A Tough Decade (Marketwatch) Though the U.S. stock market...

Podcast

Mar 16, 2021
This week's guest is David Lau, and he and Lauren discuss annuities 101: what they...
Lee Barney
Feb 26, 2021
PlanAdvisor Why Annuities Are So Helpful in Today’s Market Environment Thanks to increases in longevity...
Leo Almazora
Feb 22, 2021
Wealth Professional Do compensation models in insurance need a reboot? Financial firm CEO explains how...
Sandra Block
Feb 19, 2021
Kiplinger The Case for Indexed Annuities These products may offer better returns than traditional fixed-income...
Feb 17, 2021
Entrepreneur brings over three decades of finance experience to RIA insurance platform LOUISVILLE, KY. (February...
Feb 11, 2021
Recent hires across the organization bring headcount to 60-plus LOUISVILLE, KY. (Feb. 11, 2021) –...
Tobias Salinger
Feb 11, 2021
After a year of tumbling sales due to the impact of low interest rates, annuity...

Webinar

Feb 11, 2021
It’s common for a prospective client to come in the door with one or more...
4561114
Oisin Breen
Jan 22, 2021
DPL Financial Partners raises $26 million after explosive growth turned backers into believers in David...
KAREN DEMASTERS
Jan 14, 2021
Financial Advisor RIA Insurance Provider Gets $26M Equity Investment DPL Financial Partners, an insurance network...
Jeff Berman
Jan 14, 2021
ThinkAdvisor eMoney Rolls Out Financial Planning and Wellness App: Tech Roundup Fidelity Investments’ eMoney Advisor...

Article

Jan 13, 2021
The financial insurance and annuity industries are multi-trillion-dollar industries, and they should be. These products...
Jan 13, 2021
Industry leaders Todd Boehly and Bob Diamond lead fintech investment with broad reach LOUISVILLE, KY...
KATHERINE CHIGLINSKY
Jan 13, 2021
Finance veterans Todd Boehly and Bob Diamond are backing a startup aimed at a niche...
DIANA BRITTON
Jan 13, 2021
WealthManagement.com DPL Receives $26M Investment From Eldridge, Atlas Merchant The investment in David Lau's firm...
JEFF BENJAMIN
Jan 13, 2021
InvestmentNews DPL Financial Partners secures $26 million in private equity capital Eldridge and Atlas Merchant...
KATHERINE CHIGLINSKY
Jan 13, 2021
Finance veterans Todd Boehly and Bob Diamond are backing a startup aimed at a niche...
Haley Cawthon
Jan 13, 2021
Louisville Business First DPL Financial Partners secures $26 million in growth capital A Louisville-based fintech...
Businesswire
Jan 13, 2021
Industry leaders Todd Boehly and Bob Diamond lead fintech investment with broad reach LOUISVILLE, KY...

Video

Jan 13, 2021
DPL's Founder and CEO, David Lau, shares his excitement around securing capital from Eldride and...
David Blanchett, Michael Finke, David Lau and Wade Pfau
Jan 09, 2021
With all the changes 2020 brought and a new year around the corner, it may...
Kerry Pechter
Jan 07, 2021
Retirement Income Journal Trends RIJ Will Track in 2021 When will annuities be loved? After...
Ben Mattlin, David Lau
Jan 04, 2021
Advisor Perspectives Concerns About Annuity Issuer Failures Are Misguided Advisor Perspectives welcomes guest contributions. The...

Article

Dec 28, 2020
With all the changes 2020 brought and a new year around the corner, it may...
Meb Faber
Dec 28, 2020
In today’s episode, we’re talking all about annuities. Annuities are often thought of as being...
Ben Mattlin
Dec 20, 2020
ThinkAdvisor Annuities vs. Pensions: What Retirement Plan Advisors Should Know About 'De-Risking' Pension obligations are...
Diana Britton
Dec 15, 2020
WealthManagement.com New Annexus Division to Develop Annuity Products for 401(k)s While Annexus is not yet...

Podcast

Dec 05, 2020
Listen as DPL's David Lau shares how the company is improving the insurance sales experience...
David Lau
Dec 04, 2020
InvestmentNews 7 reasons RIAs are adding insurance products As more commission-free products come to market...

Video

Dec 03, 2020
As a part of the 2020 Investment News Icons and Innovators Summit, DPL's Founder and...

Podcast

Nov 11, 2020
Listen as Meb Faber, co-founder and Chief Investment Officer of Cambria Investment Management, interviews DPL's...
The Wealth Advisor
Nov 04, 2020
WealthAdvisor How Annuity Hatred Melted For These Advisors "I was an annuity hater," said Dan...