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
LPL Research’s 2026 Strategic Asset Allocation | Weekly Market Commentary | February 23, 2026
The 2026 update seeks steady compounding by rightsizing equity risk, anchoring in high-quality fixed income, and preserving sleeves in real assets and select alternatives so portfolios remain resilient across a range of outcomes. In this edition of the Weekly Market Commentary, we highlight some key elements of the 2026 SAA update.
From Bubble Fears to Disruption Risk: The New AI Market Narrative | Weekly Market Commentary | February 17, 2026
Wall Street narratives rarely stay still, and recent weeks have underscored how quickly sentiment can change as perceived new information challenges the status quo.
Five Reasons the Run in Emerging Markets Could Continue | Weekly Market Commentary | February 9, 2026
After a stellar 2025 in which emerging market (EM) equities returned 34%, 2026 is off to a good start with the MSCI EM Index up 7% year to date. Last year’s near doubling of the S&P 500 return was driven mostly by a weakening U.S. dollar, which propped up EM returns, but attractive valuations and artificial intelligence (AI) investment played a role. This week we highlight five reasons we’ve warmed up to EM.
Contact Us
Have a question? Our investment advisors would be happy to answer any questions you have about your financial situation.