Dan Flynn

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Partner, Co-Head of Independent Wealth Group at Apollo Global Management, Inc.

New York, New York, United States

Overview

Dan Flynn is a Partner and Co-Head of the Independent Wealth Group at Apollo Global Management. He has extensive experience in wealth distribution, having previously served as Head of US Retail Field Distribution at Barings and as a Vice President at Eaton Vance. He earned his BA from the University of Rochester.

He was hired by Apollo as a key part of the firms major strategic expansion into the global wealth market, which included acquiring Griffin Capitals distribution business.

Personality Overview

Decisive But Calm

Dynamic But Sincere

Planner & Achiever

They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily.  They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time. They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together.

Topics They Care About

Independent Wealth Channels
His role at Apollo focuses on distributing products through US RIAs, Independent Broker Dealers, and regional banks, making this his primary professional focus.
Alternative Investments
He is responsible for bringing Apollo's alternative investment products, such as private equity and credit, to the individual investor market through wealth managers.
Disciplined Investing
Shares content from Apollo's senior leadership that emphasizes a disciplined, value-oriented approach to private equity investing, avoiding overvalued sectors.

Media Appearances

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Work History

12-2025
Partner, Co-Head of Independent Wealth Group at Apollo Global Management, Inc.
12-2021 - 12-2025
Co-Head of Independent Wealth Group at Apollo Global Management, Inc.
2013 - 12-2021
Head of US Retail Field Distribution, Managing Director, Global Business Development Group at Barings
2011 - 2013
Co-Head Institutional Services at Gold Bullion International
2004 - 2011
Vice President at Eaton Vance

Education

BA from University of Rochester
Education details unavailable from Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin School

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Insights For Selling To Dan

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Stick to your standard pitch and qualifying script, don't try to wing it
  • Come across as a trustworthy professional and be respectful, they usually know their game
  • Focus on the results that your product produces, expect some strategic questions in return

DONT's

  • Don't focus too much on mutual contacts or bother about other stakeholders, focus on them
  • Don't get into pricing discussions early on, steer conversation towards proven results
  • Don't go over them unless you are left with no other option

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Dan is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Dan

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Dan move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can Dan take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And Dan

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