Bienville Capital Group
Emmett G. Dupas III
Lead Partner
Personal
Emmett has two sons, Jeremy, and Ethan. Emmett and his family are big sports fans. The New Orleans Saints and the New York Yankees are both near and dear to his heart.
As a Brother Martin Alumni he helped co-found the Crimson and Gold business network and is an active board member for the St Aloysius Century Foundation. Emmett is a board member for the Community Center of St. Bernard as well as a board member for the Fireman’s Charitable & Benevolent Association.
In his spare time, he enjoys travel with family and friends, sporting events, concerts, and is also an avid baseball card collector.
Professional
Education
University of New Orleans - Business Management
UCLA Anderson School of Management (The Retirement Advisor University)
Awards and Recognition
In 2025, the team earned a ranking on the Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams list. In 2024-2022 Emmett Dupas was named to the Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors list.
In 2025, 2024, 2023, 2021-2019, 2017-2015 and 2012, Emmett was named one of the Top 100 Retirement Plan Advisers1 in the country by PLANADVISER Magazine, recognizing retirement plan advisors that stand out in the industry.
In 2017-2022 and 2024-2025, Emmett and his team were recognized by the National Association of Plan Advisors on their list of Top Defined Contribution (DC) Advisor Teams2.
In 2024 and 2023, Emmett Dupas was listed on the AdvisorHub 100 Solo Advisors to Watch3.
In 2015-2017, Emmett was recognized as a 401 Top Retirement Plan Advisor by Financial Times4.
In 2012-2014, New Orleans City Business5 named Emmett as one of their Money Maker honorees, recognizing 50 financial professionals whose fiscal work, accomplishments and achievements have set the pace for their company and the region.
Emmett Dupas has been a Million Dollar Round Table Qualifying Member from 2008-2024, a Court of the Table Member from 2008-2024, and a Top of the Table Member in 2012, 2015-2024. Emmett achieved Northwestern Mutual's MVP from 2005-2009 and he was a Prestigious FORUM qualifier in 2010 and 2011.
Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams (1/9/2024), Data as of 3/31/23. Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors" list (April 2024, April 2023, April 2022), upon data as of June 30th of the preceding year. Research and ranking provided by SHOOK Research, LLC. Northwestern Mutual and its advisors do not pay for placement on 3rd party rating lists, but do pay marketing fees to these organizations to promote the rating(s). Rankings and recognitions are no guarantee of future investment success.
Mission Statement
"My mission is to help you identify your current financial picture with your future financial goals. Along with a network of specialists, I provide innovative solutions using world-class insurance services and internationally recognized investment products. Through this, I develop enduring relationships with my clients and love to have them think of me as a lifetime financial consultant who is on call to assist them in any way that we can to help them reach their financial goals.
My business is focused on providing a superior level of highly professional advice to our clients as well as providing excellent, personalized service. We meet frequently with our clients to reassess their financial goals and objectives and to review their financial programs.
I specialize in helping business owners and HR departments with their retirement plans- educating them and aiding in helping them with creative solutions that enable informed decisions to be made. I think of myself as more of a consultant with a 3rd party perspective that I believe you will find both honest and trustworthy. While retirements and investment products are my concentration, I also believe in looking at your big financial picture and taking a holistic approach to help you protect your future and fulfill your financial goals. I have a highly skilled and well credentialed network of specialists and support staff that excel in life & disability income insurance, annuities, long-term care insurance, group employee benefits and estate planning.
By taking a comprehensive assessment of your current situation, helping you prioritize your goals and developing a workable strategy with clear action steps, I will do my best to help you protect and provide for those people you care about most." -Emmett Dupas
Lending a hand in my community.
Pay It Forward/Pay It Back
In 2005, Emmett and his family were decimated due to Hurricane Katrina. Choosing to rebuild in the community he loved so much, he and his family have witnessed great improvements to the Greater New Orleans area. In 2012, Emmett created a function he called Pay It Forward/Pay It Back to help those affected by Hurricane Isaac. Asking those who received assistance in 2005 to pay it back and for those who haven't lost anything to pay it forward in their life. The group raised over $25,000 for eight families whose lives were impacted by the storm in Plaquemine Parish. The coordination of 80+ individuals to help these families gut and clean out their homes was very impactful to the community. He has taken a gratitude approach to life and gives back to help foundations and charities.
2024 Mutts to Models Gala
Bienville Capital Group was a proud sponsor of the Mutts to Models Charity Gala for the fourth consecutive year. This runway show is a Scott's Wish charity signature event, raising funds to make a difference in the lives of critically ill people and pets.
THE Gala: Step Under the Sea
Bienville Capital Group was a proud sponsor of THE Gala: Step Under the Sea. This annual St. Tammany Hospital Foundation Gala supports the patient-centered programs and services provided by St. Tammany Cancer Center- A Campus of Ochsner Medical Center.
WYES/PBS New Orleans
Emmett Dupas and Dylan Hoon were back in the studio at WYES taping a spot to air during the Rick Steves’ Travel Series in 2025. Our team is a proud sponsor of WYES/PBS New Orleans as they aim to provide quality content to educate, inform, and inspire our community!
Second Harvest Food Bank
Recently, Bienville Capital Group volunteered their time at the Second Harvest Food Bank where they worked on a project that will get food into the hands of people who need it. Thank you to all of the volunteers who continually help to fight hunger in South Louisiana!
The Community Center of St. Bernard
Bienville Capital Group is proud to continue our support of the Community Center of St. Bernard which operates as a food pantry, providing food and essentials to St. Bernard Parish and Louisiana residents.
Junior Achievement of New Orleans
Financial Literacy is something we work hard to promote daily, so it was our pleasure to support Junior Achievement of New Orleans by participating in the 2024 Crescent City Corporate Championship. 100% of the proceeds from this tournament goes toward teaching young people the importance of being workforce ready and understanding the importance of free enterprise, entrepreneurship, and personal finance literacy.
The Society of Louisiana CPAs Earn & Learn Saturday at the Louisiana Children’s Museum
Bienville Capital group is committed to promoting financial literacy in our community and was a proud supporter of the Society of Louisiana CPAs Earn & Learn Saturday at the Louisiana Children’s Museum. Activity stations were set up for young children to teach financial topics. Ethan, our Client Relations Manager, volunteered at the event by running one of the stations which taught the difference between needs and wants. This event made learning about finances fun!
Here are my areas of expertise
Financial Planning
Insurance Protection Strategies
Life Insurance Strategies
Retirement Planning & Income Strategies
Education Planning & Funding
Disability Planning
Multigenerational Planning
Estate Planning
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