DPL Financial Partners

“Why wouldn’t I do this?”  That’s the question Tom McCarthy, DPL's Chief Distribution Officer, says advisors ask once they see the impact of incorporating modernized fee-based annuities into a client’s financial plan. Tom recently appeared on the RIA Podcast with Seth Greene to discuss how DPL is disrupting the RIA space by acting as an agnostic platform for insurance solutions, delivering results for both clients and advisors.   Key Takeaways:  ✅ The "Third-Party" Advantage: Why enterprise RIAs value a partner that assumes the agent/broker role, allowing the advisor to remain a pure fiduciary.  ✅ Solving Business Challenges: How DPL helps firms value and transition legacy commission books that can often stall or kill acquisition deals.  ✅ Unbiased Technology: The benefit of a platform that is carrier– and feature–rich rather than going direct to a single provider.  ✅ Changing Perceptions: How viewing fee-based annuities as structured solutions enables advisors to offer greater diversification opportunities to clients.  Check out the full conversation here bit.ly/4rzvnRH

For the third consecutive year, DPL Financial Partners has been recognized as the market share leader among annuity and insurance platforms in the 2026 T3 Inside Information Software Survey.  In a survey of nearly 3,000 financial advisors, DPL not only held the #1 ranking in current market share but also anchored the top position for technology platforms being considered by advisors to address client insurance needs this year.  Why it matters for your firm:  ✅ Efficiency: Integrated technology designed specifically for fee-based models.  ✅ Transparency: Access to commission-free annuity solutions from top carriers.  ✅ Growth: We help the industry’s fastest-growing RIAs drive organic growth and strengthen retirement readiness.  With nearly $6B in AUA, DPL is proud to be the leading choice for the industry’s fastest-growing RIAs seeking to drive organic growth while delivering outcomes for their clients.  Read the release: bit.ly/47Drap0

Twenty years ago, being a fee-only fiduciary was a major differentiator. Today, it’s table stakes. Our Founder and CEO, David Lau, recently joined Catherine Williams on Dimensional Fund Advisors' Managing Your Practice podcast to discuss why RIAs must evolve toward more holistic services to remain competitive.  Key Takeaways:  ✅ Bridging the Service Gap: How adding commission-free insurance and annuities prevents "negative differentiation" against larger enterprise firms.  ✅ The Behavioral Edge: Why guaranteed income leads to happier, more relaxed clients who are actually willing to spend more in retirement.  ✅ Scalable Integration: Leveraging technology to review existing client annuities instantly and find the most efficient income solutions  You can listen to the full episode here. bit.ly/4lBy2Jm

In this new episode of our thought leadership podcast series, DPL Founder and CEO David Lau and Galen Shaffer of EOS Ventures discuss the macro forces reshaping retirement, including the urgent need for better deaccumulation strategies and why protecting a client’s wealth is just as vital as growing it. Key Discussion Points: ✅ Rethinking Wealth Monetization: Solving the "lump sum" behavioral hurdle with guaranteed income. ✅ Closing the Protection Gap: Incorporating insurance solutions into a fiduciary model. ✅ The Tipping Point: How RIAs are moving past annuity awareness and into seamless implementation. Listen to this episode of A Day at DPL. bit.ly/4bGCzqv

Our Founder and CEO, David Lau, recently joined Ryan Nauman on the Adjusted for Risk Podcast to discuss the evolution of annuities. They dive deep into how removing commissions eliminates the complexity and high costs traditionally associated with these products, allowing them to fit seamlessly into a fiduciary model.  Key Takeaways: ✅ Solving for sequence of returns risk with downside protection.  ✅ How DPL partners with carriers and tech providers to integrate commission-free products into fee-only practices.  ✅ Beyond delivering client outcomes, learn how managing annuity assets can increase firm valuation and recurring revenue.  Listen to the full episode here: bit.ly/4ukUGtn

Evaluating legacy annuity books has traditionally been a manual, time-consuming process. Not anymore.   DPL introduces Annuity Review—the first interactive, goals-based tool built specifically to help advisory firms rapidly analyze large portfolios of annuity assets.  ✅ Identify Opportunities: Instantly find legacy contracts ideal for exchange to modern, commission-free solutions.  ✅ Fuel Organic Growth: Seamlessly transition assets into your fee-only model.  ✅ Stay Compliant: Ensure every recommendation meets rigorous fiduciary and regulatory standards.  Read the release: bit.ly/4saCsJM Learn more about Annuity Review: bit.ly/4bg40aJ

The DPL team is on the ground in the Big Easy for T3 Technology Conference 2026 bit.ly/4bqmODY. This year’s theme is the “fintech playbook for 2026 and beyond.” DPL provides a framework for advisors to efficiently incorporate annuity and insurance solutions into their preferred wealth management platforms.  If you’re attending, let’s connect over coffee and beignets!

DPL’s Tom McCarthy and PJ Perry are heading to the Florida Gulf Coast for the RFG Advisor Growth Retreat.  We’re excited to share insights on how DPL seamlessly integrates annuity and insurance solutions into advisors’ wealth management workflows. If you’re attending, let’s connect and discuss how these tools can enhance your firm’s planning model.

DPL is making its way to Big D. We’re excited to be at the Allworth Advisor Ascend Conference in Dallas this week.  You can find us co-exhibiting with our friends from Pacific Life. Stop by and let’s discuss how DPL’s platform fits into your growth strategy. We’ll see you there!

That’s a wrap on Orion Ascent 2026! What an incredible experience in San Diego. A huge thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth to say hello!  We heard great feedback on DPL’s new embedded technology within Orion Connect. If you missed us in person—or if you’re ready to dive deeper into our new capabilities—we’ve got you covered. Join us for a webinar, hosted by Orion and DPL. Date: March 31, 2026 2 p.m. ET Register now! bit.ly/40I4boM

George Svagera of Orion visits with DPL’s Kam McRay and David Lau at #orionascent. Join us for Orion + DPL’s presentation at the Orion Booth today at 2:20 PT. We’ll show you powerful embedded technology within Orion Connect, designed to deliver better outcomes for clients and growth for your firm. We hope to see you there!

Tune into our new episode of the A Day at DPL podcast series, where David Lau and Brian Saunders of Atlas Merchant Capital explore the PE perspective on the insurance/RIA convergence.

If RIAs want to stay competitive, they must move beyond simple asset management. Tune into our new episode of the A Day at DPL podcast series, where David Lau and Brian Saunders of Atlas Merchant Capital explore the PE perspective on the insurance/RIA convergence. We’re breaking down: ✅ Valuation Shifts: How insurance is redefining wealth management firm multiples. ✅ The "New Pension": Solving the 401(k) “longevity gap” with fee-based annuities. ✅ Holistic Evolution: Why "asset management" is no longer enough. Listen to the conversation here: bit.ly/4sdLcyr

The DPL team has arrived in San Diego and we’re looking forward to connecting at #OrionAscent 2026. Visit us at Booth #514 to check out our new embedded technology within Orion Connect and how it can help drive growth for your firm.

In case you missed it, today we announced an expanded partnership with Orion, embedding DPL’s advanced annuity and insurance solutions directly into Orion Connect. This seamless integration into the advisor’s core workflow provides direct access to commission-free annuities that align with today’s fiduciary planning standards.  Read the full announcement: bit.ly/4kRRCAH

Today, we are announcing an expanded partnership with Orion, embedding DPL’s advanced annuity and insurance solutions directly into Orion Connect. This seamless integration into the advisor’s core workflow provides direct access to commission-free annuities that align with today’s fiduciary planning standards.  Read the full announcement: bit.ly/4kRRCAH

Be sure to catch the latest episode of our “A Day at DPL” thought leadership podcast. David Lau sits down with DPL’s Chief Growth Officer Tom Smith for a candid conversation about why advisors are embracing commission-free annuities and the impact they are making on their businesses. Tune in to learn:   ✅ The A-Share to I-Share analogy: The comparison helping advisors view commission-free annuities as common-sense, institutionally priced structures for income and protection.  ✅ DPL’s innovative technology: Annuity Review, our tool that allows firms to transition entire annuity books—even those with hundreds of suitable contracts— quickly and compliantly.   ✅ The holistic planning model: How annuities and insurance fit into the financial planning process to help advisors meet fiduciary standards and strengthen their client relationships.   Check out the episode: bit.ly/4qwuSHP

We're counting down the days to Orion Ascent. Visit the DPL booth to reconnect and learn about our latest innovations.

Don't miss the latest episode of our “A Day at DPL” thought leadership podcast. David Lau sits down with DPL’s Chief Growth Officer Tom Smith for a candid conversation about why advisors are embracing commission-free annuities and the impact they are making on their businesses. bit.ly/4qwuSHP

Great piece in Barron’s featuring DPL’s David Lau on how commission-free annuities are gaining ground with fiduciary advisors. Along with highlighting the benefits these modern structures offer, the article includes an insightful side-by-side comparison of commission and fee-based versions of the top-selling variable annuity. bit.ly/4qvrw7T