Professionals, entrepreneurs and business owners, as well as retirees all over the Midwest look to DDI for sound, conservative guidance when planning for their retirement and facilitating their wealth transfer needs.  It’s not surprising, with more than three decades of experience, DDI is the go to expert for fixed-assets, life settlements among many investment vehicles.


The NeonArmadillo – DDI Financial Services partnership

NeonArmadillo has been DDI’s marketing partner for five years.  We have helped DDI improve the efficiency of their marketing and sales efforts.  NeonArmadillo augmented and enhanced analytical tools DDI uses in its solutions selling process which resulted in an improved close ratio and more satisfied customers.  We also helped the Company by creating a more effective lead generation approach employing online marketing and direct mail capabilities.

On marketing and business development issues I reach out to the folks at NeonArmadillo, in the same way I do to members of my DDI team. Over the years they have earned my trust. I count on their marketing expertise and most important, they know my business almost as well as I do.
— Richard Dean, President / CEO of DDI Financial Services

Richard "Dickie" Dean has an extensive background in the financial services industry.  With over 30 years of experience in estate planning and wealth transfer, he offers specialized solutions that provide his clients with a safe passage to long-term financial success, a lasting legacy, and most importantly, peace of mind.  His proven track record has earned Dickie a lifetime membership and "Top of the Table" status in the "Million Dollar Round Table" (MDRT), a century-old, international association of the world's leading insurance and financial services professionals comprised of nearly 36,000 members in 78 countries.  Dean's stellar reputation and past performance has also secured his admittance into Ed Slott's "Master Elite IRA Advisor Group," an exclusive community of the industry's highest level producers that have been in business for 20+ years, with an average of 230 clients and nearly $50,000,000 in assets under management. 

Dickie is also an entrepreneur who has helped launch several start-ups.  Though his true passion is music.  He is active in the indie music scene, having managed several rock bands and frequently producing concerts.