Darpel & Howard Wealth Advisors
Darpel & Howard Wealth Advisors is an advisory firm located in Crestview Hills, Ky. Services include investment advisory services, high net worth planning, retirement income planning, estate planning and a variety of other financial services. Broker Dealer services are provided by LPL Financial, the nation’s largest independent broker dealer*. Advisory Services are offered through Independent Advisor Alliance. (IAA)
*As reported by Financial Planning magazine, June 1996-2020, based on total revenue.
Our Services
Asset Management
Darpel & Howard Wealth Advisors is a “Hybrid” financial services Firm offering both fee-based managed accounts.
Estate Planning
Matt is committed to providing the most innovative and comprehensive estate planning service available.
IRAs and Retirement Planning
We provide a personalized blend of wealth management, wealth counseling services and enterprise retirement plans.
Long Term Care Planning
For many seniors and their families, planning for potential long term care expenses is an ever growing concern.
Asset Management
Darpel & Harrigan Wealth Advisors is a “Hybrid” financial services Firm offering both fee-based managed accounts.
Estate Planning
Life Insurance is an essential part of financial planning and can be a complicated matter with many different types of policies, riders and coverages available.
IRA’s and Retirement Planning
We provide a personalized blend of wealth management, wealth counseling services and enterprise retirement plans.
Long Term Care Planning
For many seniors and their families, planning for potential long term care expenses is an ever growing concern.
News & Resources
From Micro to Macro: A Busy Week of Market-Moving Data | Weekly Market Commentary | November 3, 2025
The S&P 500 is over halfway through Q3 earnings season, and results have been impressive. Of the 318 companies that have reported results, 83% have surpassed earnings per share (EPS) estimates, notably above the 10-year average beat rate of 75%, according to FactSet.
Halloween Special: What Could Spook Markets | Weekly Market Commentary | October 27, 2025
With the stock market in record-high territory and up about 35% off the April lows, market participants clearly haven’t been too scared lately. But that doesn’t mean there aren’t plenty of things to worry about. Just because risks haven’t affected markets much lately — subprime auto loan bankruptcies notwithstanding — doesn’t mean they won’t in the future. In that “spirit,” as Halloween approaches, we discuss what scares us about the economy and financial markets.
Cockroaches, Canaries, and Credit Markets | Weekly Market Commentary | October 20, 2025
Corporate credit markets represent a vital component of the global financial system, providing businesses with essential capital for operations, growth, and strategic initiatives. These markets can, in general, be segmented into four distinct categories: investment-grade bonds, high-yield bonds, bank loans, and private credit.
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Have a question? Our investment advisors would be happy to answer any questions you have about your financial situation.