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Whole Growth Partners in the News
We are incredibly proud of our work and honored by the nationwide recognition it has earned. Explore our latest news to learn more about our distinctive approach to financial services marketing.
WGP Wins dotCOMM Award for Excellence in Digital Creativity and Branding for Financial Services
Whole Growth Partners received a dotCOMM Award for their branding work with Phase Financial. The project stood out for its strategic messaging and compelling design that helped the firm develop a bold, digital presence that cuts through industry noise.
WGP Wins NYX Award for Excellence in Financial Services Branding
Whole Growth Partners earned a Silver NYX Award for their work with Phase Financial. The campaign showcased exceptional branding in the financial services sector, with a strategic and authentic approach that helps advisors stand out in a highly regulated industry.
WGP Wins Communicator Award for Financial Services Branding
Whole Growth Partners is proud to announce that they have received an Award of Distinction from The Communicator Awards for their collaboration with Phase Financial. This campaign was recognized for its exceptional branding in the financial services space; authentic, strategic, and specifically designed to resonate with their target market.
WGP Featured on This Is Women’s Work Podcast
Whole Growth Partners was featured on the podcast This is Woman’s Work with Nicole Kalil, where our founders, Laura Landergott and Darcy Ripple, shared their journey, lessons learned, and advice for fellow female entrepreneurs. Tune in on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen.
WGP Takes Home the Gold MARCOM Award for Branding
Whole Growth Partners has been awarded a gold-level MarCom award for their innovative branding work with Wealth Coast Wealth Management & Insurance Solutions. This recognition highlights their expertise in transforming success firms into standout brands through comprehensive logo development, brand messaging, and website design.
WGP Awarded Netty Award for Innovative Branding
Whole Growth Partners has been awarded a Netty Award for their innovative branding work with top Northwestern Mutual firm. This recognition highlights the agency’s ability to create distinctive, impactful branding within the financial services industry.
WGP Launched a New Philanthropic Initiative to Elevate Women and Girls
Whole Growth Partners announces Whole Growth Gives, an initiative dedicated to providing opportunities for women and the next generation of women. This program will support organizations that provide services to women and girls in team members’ local communities.
WGP Fills Void in Financial Services Industry with On-Demand Learning
Whole Growth Partners fills a void in the financial services industry with its marketing training program, Whole Growth Marketing.
Meet Darcy Ripple, Partner and Vision Architect
Driven by her passion for providing a unique, creative space for marketing in the financial service industry, Darcy’s journey to Whole Growth Partners was nothing short of inspiring.
Purdue University Alumni Spotlight features Darcy Ripple
Purdue University sat down with alumni Darcy Ripple to discuss why she decided to start Whole Growth Partners with her business partner, Laura.
Whole Growth Partners' Sunday Soiree Recap
“After Laura read the brand messaging out loud, we were speechless. You could have heard a pin drop. We were all choked up, and it took a while before anyone could find the words. Scott finally asked, “Do y’all get clients to cry every time you write brand messaging for them?” It was so real, so powerful, so us. They absolutely nailed it.”
“Wow… thank you, guys. We often talk about our vision for an excellent marketing strategy, a dynamic website, engaging social media, and creating raving fans who introduce us to their friends and family. Now this is it. You’ve created a plan to help us get there. We’re excited. So fired up!”
“I almost got a tear in my eye hearing the brand messaging Laura and her team wrote for us. It really hit home. In all my years doing this, I’ve never had messaging capture what we do so clearly. It feels like they truly heard us. There’s no jargon. It’s authentic. It reflects exactly who we are and how we help clients. It’s just perfect.”
“I love the whole brand messaging process. No one has ever done this for me in marketing—to really distill what we’ve created and who we are. You’ve captured that and put it into such compelling language. I absolutely love it.”
"Working with Whole Growth Partners was absolutely worth it. The depth of discovery and collaboration captured so much more than just what we do... it reflected the mindset of the people who work with us. They did a beautiful job weaving together the themes we discussed and identifying our target markets in a way that feels both true to who we are and distinct in our space. The process made our message feel authentic, customized, and uniquely ours."
“When it comes to marketing, there’s no cookie-cutter fluff at WGP. They helped me create a brand that’s me—bold, a little irreverent, and anything but ordinary. They take my off-beat ideas and sarcasm and turn them into something that actually helps me attract and retain the right clients. Highly recommend—unless you prefer being boring. Then, by all means, carry on."
“We've been using our new website in every meeting to show-off our team and capabilities. Comparing it to other websites, it’s evident we’ve made a wise investment and partnered with the right professional team to handle our firm’s branding. This excellence truly sets us apart. Thank you for helping us get our remarkable story in a form that we’re proud to share with clients and prospects.”
“I appreciate the business you’ve build, and how easy it is to trust the experience my clients will have with your team…you add value to my business just by being you!”
"The Whole Growth Partners team is worth more than their weight in gold. Their creativity and hard work are so incredibly valuable to our team. We're regularly inspired and encouraged by their ability to provide focus to the marketing that means the most to our firm's growth."
"WGP has provided a valued partnership to elevate and support my marketing team, helping us be more effective, think differently, and expand our firm’s impact with both our clients and community."
"They just “get” us. From the first time I sat down with Laura, to our ongoing collaboration with Darcy and the WGP team, our team feels that Whole Growth Partners really listens, understands, and works with us on strategies that aren’t just a cookie-cutter approach. We appreciate their energy and their persistence in always moving us forward!"
"We took our time picking a marketing agency and Whole Growth Partners really stood out. They asked all the right questions, got creative with our project, and impressed us with their portfolio of top financial advisors. They didn't just do the work – they prioritized building a relationship with us, extending white glove service to our entire team. Their commitment to our satisfaction was clear when they went above and beyond to deliver creative that nailed our vision."
"From start to finish, their team was an absolute pleasure to work with and guided us to look within ourselves to create consistent and refreshing messaging across all of our marketing materials. Not only was the process a success, it was FUN! We looked forward to all of our meetings and it never felt like work! We're truly grateful for all of WGP's dedicated work."
"The WGP team is a treasure to our firm. They are wise and talented, coming up with ideas and language so remarkable I often break into applause when they present their work. They are the solution to a problem you don’t even know you have. There aren’t enough accolades for this team. My only wish is that we would have found them 10 years ago."
"WGP has helped me take a BIG dream and vision and turn it into an actual strategy and plan. The hands-on help outside of the one-on-one consulting has blown me away. I started seeing actual results in my business shortly after I began my work with the firm. It’s so refreshing working with a firm comprised of people who care and are also experts in the field. I truly feel like I have my own in-house marketing department through the work we do with Whole Growth Partners!"
"There is a huge gap for assistance in the financial services marketing space & reps are ALWAYS asking for additional marketing training for their staff. Kudos to WGP for recognizing the gap and offering a smart solution!"