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
The Productivity Advantage: Powering Economic Growth in 2026 | Weekly Market Commentary | January 26, 2026
Productivity growth is the key mechanism that allows the U.S. economy to expand above its long‑run trend without reigniting inflation.
Unearthing the Metals Melt-Up | Weekly Market Commentary | January 20, 2026
Policy dynamics ranging from robust central‑bank gold purchases to evolving trade and geopolitical strategies significantly influenced price action across the metals landscape. Together with structural supply shortages and rising industrial demand, these factors have created a powerful backdrop that continues to shape market volatility and performance. In this week’s Weekly Market Commentary, we explore the drivers behind the strength in metals, the associated risks, and the outlook for the durability of the rally.
Earnings Preview: Double-Digit Streak Likely to Continue | Weekly Market Commentary | January 12, 2026
Fourth quarter earnings season unofficially kicks off this week with a dozen banks and asset managers in the S&P 500 slated to report.
Contact Us
Have a question? Our investment advisors would be happy to answer any questions you have about your financial situation.



