due dil·i·gence /d(y)oo ˈdiləjəns/ noun
Research and analysis of a company or organization done in preparation for a business transaction (such as a corporate merger or purchase of securities).
Source: Merriam-Webster
Due Diligence Works, Inc. (DDW):
DDW is an independent firm focused on Product Research. We help Broker-Dealers, RIAs, and Wealth Firms provide research and documentation on their product shelf supporting both home office obligations and Financial Professionals. Regulations and client-centric strategies have made our services not only a best practice, but a must in the industry.
DDW researches thousands of products and recommends the best ones for your firm, Financial Professionals, and clients. Our clients tell us, It just makes sense and Why would you want to do this alone?
DDW Core Services
Research
Product Shelf Management
Research Portal
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Service Score Survey
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Regulator Corner
Get up to date info on regulatory news. See DDW's analysis and how it may effect your firm.
Investment and Insurance Products
We cover them all. You would expect your Financial Professional to look across products before selecting the best choice for a client. You should expect the same from your due diligence firm.
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Annuities
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Life Insurance
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Mutual Funds
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Exchange Traded Funds
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Managed Money
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Unit Investment Trusts
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Structured Products
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Alternative Investments
What We Believe Is Important
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Due diligence is not just for the back office. Organizing research and tailoring the information to the correct audience is a key reason our content is used up and down the organization from the front office to the back.
Financial Services can be a complicated business, especially when reading a prospectus or sifting through product data. We turn data into actionable information and speak in plain English.
Due Diligence Can Help Sales
Gone are the days of thick due diligence reports which nobody reads. There is great content produced through proper due diligence, we take great pride in producing these reports, but even more in how it is consumed. Our content is meant to be read by home office (analyst to president) and by Financial Professionals. We show products in a way that FPs need to see to help their clients.
We also believe Financial Professionals are typically good at talking to clients about market commentary. But often struggle to convert that conversation into a product sales tied to the client need. We have created the DDW Market Insights which takes the current market conditions and talks to actual products that can implement that market idea. This is helpful for the FP and Sales Managers to have the right conversation to help clients and grow the business.
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Recent Activities
Is Life Insurance a Priority Again?
As we approach the later stages of one of the longest bull markets, protection is back on. What has changed? COVID, Rates – Section 7702 relief, Financial Wellness Strategies, Technology — Simplified Processing. The reason why is less important, what happens next will be our focus.
Product Committee Meetings Just Got Easier
It's a new year, new administration, and return to normalcy (sometime soon hopefully), but some things have not changed in some time. Product Committees can be a drag and can scare the CEO. But these committees can... Run on time, Gain increased attendance, Make decisions with a full...
DDW's Industry Insights - Just Released
DDW's Industry Insights for the 4th quarter was just released. Log into your portal or reach out to us directly.
DDW's 4th Quarter Carrier and Product Score is out
It is very difficult, if not impossible, to lead in all categories and continue to maintain financial stability. This is why we focus on the details first. If you haven't seen the updates yet, let us know.