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(Springfield, MO - May 20, 2025)

Douglas Bagwell 20 Years

A 20-year anniversary is a significant milestone for any investment house. It signifies a company's long-term commitment, success, and growth within the market.

Please join us in celebrating this momentous milestone, and check back often for updates throughout 2025 for special events!

(Springfield, MO - February 9, 2023)

Douglas Bagwell Corporate launched a new website for its Philanthropy. Douglas Bagwell Philanthropy includes corporate and personal philanthropy as well as Douglas Bagwell Associates. At Douglas Bagwell, we have a proud tradition of serving our communities.

To learn more visit: douglasbagwell.org

(Springfield, MO - May 20, 2020)

When we started 15 years ago, our vision was to create a company with a culture that rewarded collaboration and teamwork, a genuine partnership. We’d like to thank our partners, shareholders and staff for their trust over the years. We simply wouldn’t be here without you.

(Springfield, MO - March 17, 2020)

The COVID-19 outbreak is constantly evolving, and circumstances differ in each region and by country. Supporting the health and wellbeing of our people both inside and outside the office remains our top priority, and to that end, we ask that you understand and adhere to the firm’s precautionary measures in addition to following guidance from global and local health authorities. In particular, as it relates to self-isolation and social distancing, as a result our offices will be closed until at least April 1, 2020.

Update: Offices will be closed until April 27, 2020.

Update: Offices will be closed until May 3, 2020.

Update: Offices will begin to reopen May 4, 2020.

(Springfield, MO - October 2019)

DB Capital, a subsidiary of DB Corporate, is pleased to announce the launch of DB Guests Hospitality. DB Guests is a full-service hospitality management, development and consulting company serving the Midwest. The company focuses on developing unique brands, whether they be independent or associated with DB Guests. Based on the individual brand, they establish standards and systems which consistently deliver authentic hospitality.

Every DB guest house has a personality. Some are simply more memorable than others. The vibe is local. The smiles are sincere. The service is exceptional. To learn more visit: dbguests.com.

(Springfield, MO - June 2019)

DB Strategies, a subsidiary of DB Corporate, is pleased to announce it provides and connects business strategy and government relations representing; banking & financial services, economic development, education, small business and life science clients, deploying some of the most disruptive leaders to the public and private sectors.

DB plays an important role through its trusted research and advocacy; comprised of leading business executives and educators. We lend our voice and focus on pressing policy issues achieving tangible impact at the local, state, national, and global levels. Areas of focus are; Healthcare, Regulation, Women In Leadership, Money In Politics, Education, Sustainable Capitalism, & Economic Growth.

(Springfield, MO - April 2019)

DB Capital, a subsidiary of DB Corporate, announced today the opening of the DB Multi-Strategy Fund [DB Partners Fund] for select institutional and qualified investors only. The private equity fund invests in public and private equity/debt that targets industry-leading franchises and companies located in the Midwest poised for significant improvement or growth that attract high-quality management teams.

The primary goal is to hold more than 5% of a company's shares and/or create a catalyst for change such as; seeking Board seats, improving operations and/or corporate governance practices, approving a merger, spinning-off an operating division or selling a significant amount of company assets.

The fund may also capture the upside potential of late-stage venture-backed companies. Investing in late-stage, venture-backed private companies that are backed by venture capital firms, provides investors large and small with an opportunity to capture the potential value appreciation within this exciting asset class.

The Private Capital unit continues seeking to improve companies competitive position by expanding into new products and markets, growing productivity and strengthening their operations. douglasbagwellcapital.com

(Springfield, MO - November 2018)

DB Advisors, a subsidiary of DB Corporate, announced today the addition of a new Robo-Adviser Platform, delivering a transparent and intuitive interface through Betterment LLC. The platform website enables clients to easily see their wealth in one place, understand what they’re invested in, and track their progress.

The new platform will help meet clients' needs by investing their money in ETF-based portfolios from Betterment and leading asset managers, including Vanguard and Goldman Sachs Asset Management. We created dBDirect to meet the need of individual investors that are typically 35 & under, with less than $100,000 in networth; who are self reliant, but still want a little direction.

The Wealth Management unit continues to enhance it's platforms in order to create a great experience for clients, staff, and the public.

(Springfield, MO - June 2018)  

DB Advisors, a subsidiary of DB Corporate, has partnered with Blueleaf software for an All-In-One client portal for DB Advisor customers on the TD Ameritrade Institutional platform. The enhancements provide web­-based live reporting; including balances, performance, allocation, detailed holdings information and weekly push updates as well as secure data sharing & collaboration technology.

The Wealth Management unit continues to enhance it's platforms in order to create a great experience for clients, staff, and the public.

(St. Louis, MO - September 2017)

DB Advisors, a subsidiary of DB Corporate, is excited to let you know that on September 18, 2017, Scottrade® and TD Ameritrade® officially joined together as one organization. Scottrade has been one of the preferred custodians for DB Advisors clients for several years and are expecting the same great service and experience with TD Ameritrade moving forward.

If you are a client of DB Advisors and have any questions, feel free to contact your financial advisor for more information at:  dbadvise.com

(Springfield, MO - July 2016)

DB Advisors, a subsidiary of DB Corporate, announced the launch of its new Self Direct Platform, dBDirect. This new service is designed to meet the needs of self-reliant investors who may just be starting out but still need minimal investment and financial advice. The new service is available through our Advisors Group, Douglas Bagwell & Co., LLC and can be found at dbdirect.douglasbagwell.com. 

The company continues to enhance it's platforms and divisions in order to create a great experience for clients, staff, and the public.

(Springfield, MO - May 2016)

DB Advisors, a subsidiary of DB Corporate, announced the launch of its new Wealth Management website, dbadvise.com, for its Advisors Group, Douglas Bagwell & Co., LLC. The company continues to enhance it's platforms and divisions in order to create a great experience for clients, staff, and the public.

(Springfield, MO - June 2015)  

As financial advisors look for new sources of productivity and efficiency, DB Advisors announced today the new Adviser Platform, via Interactive Brokers, Inc., (IB), which is a comprehensive workflow program which streamlines client interactions, brokerage custody and clearing, marketing, and practice management tasks. The platform will be made available July 2015. 

The platform is being launched as advisors face increasingly complex client relationships and ongoing industry consolidation making it more important for firms to create standardized processes in order to drive value. With a wide assortment of workflows and the added power of integration and automation, IB provides the benefits of a highly-customized solution at a significantly lower cost.

(Springfield, MO - May 2015)  

DB Corporate will open a unique exhibition featuring Local Springfield artist William Campbell beginning May 14th. The Exhibit will feature several works by Campbell, who is a member of the Southwest Missouri Camera Club. You may find more information about William, and his work at www.williamcampbellphotography.com.

DB in an effort of continual support to the local community and businesses, is pleased to host this exhibit. Feel free to come by and view the work at any time during normal office hours, it is free and open to the public.