About Us

Matthew L. Darpel

Investment Advisor
Attorney-at-law

Matt Darpel is an investment advisor and attorney-at-law. He combines two separate but intertwined fields to assist clients with the necessary planning to work towards accumulating and protecting wealth.

As an investment advisor for 20 years and as an attorney for over 38 years, Matt has represented families and individuals in the areas of Financial Planning, Estate Planning, Long-Term Care Planning, and Probate Administration. Matt draws upon his extensive experience in each of these areas to provide his clients with comprehensive solutions and sound financial planning. He treats each and every client and their loved ones as he would want his own loved ones to be treated.

Matt holds his Series 7 and 63 held through LPL Financial. Series 66 held through Independent Advisor Alliance and LPL.

Bradley M. Howard, CRPC ®

Brad is a Financial Consultant and a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ at Darpel & Howard Wealth Advisors, where he leverages over two decades of extensive experience to provide clients with unparalleled expertise in retirement planning and investment management.

With an unwavering commitment to helping individuals and families secure their financial future, Brad employs a planning-centric approach that ensures each client’s unique needs and aspirations are met. Through the utilization of cutting-edge financial software, he crafts meticulously customized plans and solutions, empowering his clients with the confidence to enjoy a comfortable retirement.

A lifelong resident of Northern Kentucky, Brad currently resides in Villa Hills with his wife and two boys. When not in the office, you’ll likely find Brad coaching his kids’ sports teams or on the golf course.