Product & Operational Due Diligence
Manage Your Product Shelf with Speed & Confidence
Due Diligence Works (DDW) delivers independent product and operational due diligence to help financial institutions evaluate risk, strengthen oversight, and support confident, well-documented decision-making across their platforms.

Product Due Diligence
Covering Thousands of Investment & Insurance Products
Product Research that Spans the Full Product Universe
Conduct ongoing analysis and monitoring across thousands of investment and insurance products spanning annuities, ETFs, mutual funds, structured products, and more to support compliant product shelves, informed committee decisions, and better client outcomes.
Operational Due Diligence
Strong Products Don't Always Translate to Strong Partners
Mitigate Risk by Effectively Evaluating Operational Stability & Strength
Evaluate the operational, governance, and risk frameworks of product manufacturers to help identify potential vulnerabilities and meet regulatory expectations with confidence. From service support to reputation management, our manufacturer scores span all aspects of operations.
"Even with our 20+ person product team, the scale that DDW brings helps us stay current with regulators and stay on top of new trends."
- Executive Vice President, Head of Product, $50 Billion Broker-Dealer
The Products We Cover
DDW Covers Over 25,000 Products
- Annuities
- Life Insurance
- Mutual Funds
- Closed End Funds
- ETFs
- UITs
- Alternatives
- Structured Products
- FSPs
- SMAs
- ETFs
- Mutual Funds

DDW FAQs
Discover the Difference
It's no coincidence we've been chosen to support 90+ industry-leading clients. Discover what sets DDW apart and how we can help act as an extension of your team.
Yes, not only will we attend, but we are also happy to present our recommendations, along with reg-ready documentation that's specific to your firm.
We go beyond simple product and manufacturer scores by providing clear "Add", "Remove" or "Keep" recommendations on a quarterly basis.

How We Work
Our Process
We Understand That Each Firm Has Unique Needs, Procedures & Requirements
DDW's Due Diligence Works solutions are uniquely tailored to each firm's specific needs, risk tolerance, and strategic direction. A deep understanding of your firm's requirements, paired with quantitative and qualitative criteria, is used to determine which products are right for your product platform.

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