Podcast
Advisor Revelations
Hosted by DPL Financial Partners · EN
DPL’s popular podcast series for financial advisors featuring growth strategies and best practices shared through engaging conversation and storytelling. Gain insights from your peers in the industry, DPL’s team, David Lau, and other thought leaders driving innovation to improve outcomes for clients and grow RIA practices.
*This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as a basis for investment decisions. All opinions expressed are their own and may not reflect those at their firm.
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How DPL Supported a Firm’s Journey from Breakaway to Enterprise.
Dec 200:15:34Tap to summarizeThis week, Patrick Perry, Regional Vice President of Member Success at DPL, talks with Sam Marrella, Regional Director at Apella Wealth. Sam shares the story of how his family firm successfully transitioned from a broker-dealer to an independent RIA. He discusses the significant role that DPL's technology and commission-free annuity platform played in streamlining their process, enhancing the client experience, and enabling a powerful alignment of interests that fuels trust and organic growth. Learn more at https://www.dplfp.com/series/advisor-revelations-podcast.
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The One Big Beautiful Bill Act: Tax implications for individuals, businesses, and estates
Nov 1800:25:00Tap to summarizeThis week, Amy Arnett, VP of Insurance Solutions at DPL, talks with Carma McCallie, VP of Advanced Sales at Crump Life Insurance, about the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) and its tax implications for individuals, businesses, and estates. Carma breaks down the key provisions, what has changed, what has stayed the same, and how to turn this new tax landscape into planning opportunities. From charitable deductions and estate exemptions to life insurance, Carma emphasizes the importance of a cohesive team of financial professionals to navigate the nuances of the law. Learn more at https://www.dplfp.com/series/advisor-revelations-podcast.
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Leveraging DPL’s technology to guide the path to independence
Nov 400:13:12Tap to summarizeThis week, Michael Carmody, VP of National Accounts at DPL Financial Partners, talks with Raymond Gettins, Director at United Advisor Group (UAG), about what true independence really looks like for financial advisors. Learn more at https://www.dplfp.com/series/advisor-revelations-podcast.
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The Alliance Advantage: the Power of Partnerships in an M&A Strategy
Sep 2300:21:33Tap to summarizeThis week, Ross McGoodwin talks with Andrew Gearhart, Partner and Wealth Advisor at Waverly Advisors. Together, they discuss Waverly’s explosive growth, its M&A strategy, and how partnerships with DPL enhance holistic financial planning. They explore integrating annuities and insurance into a fiduciary model, the role of technology, and why culture is central to building sustainable advisor platforms. Learn more at https://www.dplfp.com/series/advisor-revelations-podcast.
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How DPL Champions Member Success
Sep 900:23:07Tap to summarizeThis week, Jonathan Barth, VP of Member Success, talks with Daylin Huff, RIA Consultant at DPL about what member success truly means to us. Daylin highlights how DPL helps advisors transition from a broker-dealer arrangement to an advisory model and provides solutions to seamlessly integrate legacy annuity books. He also shares common pain points of breakaway advisors and how DPL's innovative solutions address them. Learn more at https://www.dplfp.com/series/advisor-revelations-podcast.
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Unlocking Growth: How RIAs are Embracing Annuities
Aug 2600:20:59Tap to summarizeThis week, Blake Phillips talks with Jackson Bradley, RVP of Member Success at DPL. Together, they discuss why Registered Investment Advisors (RIAs) are increasingly embracing annuities. They explore what's driving this shift and how firms like DPL are helping to rewrite the annuity narrative. Jackson also shares real-world insights on RILAs and how DPL provides the support, resources, and technology to help RIA firms confidently integrate annuities into their fiduciary frameworks. Learn more at https://www.dplfp.com/series/advisor-revelations-podcast.
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Annuity Optimization Strategies
Aug 12, 202500:23:13Tap to summarizeThis week, Logan Cheatham talks with Matt Robinson, Internal Consultant at DPL Financial Partners. They unpack how fiduciaries can optimize annuities, reduce costs, and leverage DPL’s tools to deliver greater value for clients.. Learn more at https://www.dplfp.com/series/advisor-revelations-podcast.
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How MYGAs Preserve & Protect Retirement Portfolios
Jul 29, 202500:23:26Tap to summarizeThis week, Willie Jones talks with Ross McGoodwin, Regional Vice President of Member Success at DPL Financial Partners. They discuss how MYGAs provide competitive and guaranteed returns for retirement savers. Ross also highlights how these straightforward, fixed annuities provide a stable anchor in retirement and complement other fixed-income strategies. Learn more at https://www.dplfp.com/series/advisor-revelations-podcast.
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Fostering Trust Between Advisors & Clients with John Thiel.
Jul 15, 202500:36:02Tap to summarizeThis week, David Lau talks with John Thiel, Founder and Executive Chairman of Indivisible Partners. They explore the evolution of financial advising, client-centric service, risk management, and building an innovative, advisor-owned RIA platform designed for growth, customization, and long-term client impact. Learn more at https://www.dplfp.com/series/advisor-revelations-podcast.
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How Commission-Free Annuities Are Winning Over RIAs
Jul 1, 202500:24:17Tap to summarizeThis week, Kameron McRay talks with Sam Johnson, Vice President of Business Development at DPL. They explore how the advisory annuity space has evolved—shifting from commission-based products to fee-friendly, fiduciary-aligned solutions. They break down key innovations in product design, process digitization, and post-issue support, highlighting how RIAs are increasingly embracing annuities as valuable tools in client retirement planning. Learn more at https://www.dplfp.com/series/advisor-revelations-podcast.
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