--- title: About CDA | Insurance & Retirement Experience Since 1982 description: Learn about CDA of America, a family-owned firm providing insurance, retirement strategies, distribution and consulting since 1982. --- [Skip to content](https://www.cdaofamerica.com/about-cda#main-content) ![CDA of America](https://www.cdaofamerica.com/hs-fs/hubfs/CDA%20Logo%20bigger.png?width=1774&height=887&name=CDA%20Logo%20bigger.png)Homepage - [Home](https://www.cdaofamerica.com?hsLang=en) - [About CDA](https://www.cdaofamerica.com/about-cda) - [Retirement Strategies](https://www.cdaofamerica.com/retirement-strategies?hsLang=en) - [Planning Tools](https://www.cdaofamerica.com/planning-tools?hsLang=en) - [Worth Knowing](https://www.cdaofamerica.com/worth-knowing?hsLang=en) - [Our Team](https://www.cdaofamerica.com/meet-the-team?hsLang=en) - [Contact Us](https://www.cdaofamerica.com/contact-us?hsLang=en) - [Home](https://www.cdaofamerica.com?hsLang=en) - [About CDA](https://www.cdaofamerica.com/about-cda) - [Retirement Strategies](https://www.cdaofamerica.com/retirement-strategies?hsLang=en) - [Planning Tools](https://www.cdaofamerica.com/planning-tools?hsLang=en) - [Worth Knowing](https://www.cdaofamerica.com/worth-knowing?hsLang=en) - [Our Team](https://www.cdaofamerica.com/meet-the-team?hsLang=en) - [Contact Us](https://www.cdaofamerica.com/contact-us?hsLang=en) # About CDA **Experience. Relationships. Industry Expertise.** CDA of America brings decades of experience across the annuity and life insurance industry, with a history that includes product development, insurance distribution, consulting and retirement solutions. With longstanding roots in West Palm Beach, Florida, CDA has worked with insurance carriers, financial professionals, individuals and families across the country. Our approach has always been relationship-driven. Whether working within the insurance industry or directly with individuals and families, we bring experience, perspective and a commitment to understanding the needs at hand. Today, our work spans insurance distribution, consulting, agent support, education and individual insurance and retirement needs, while maintaining the personal relationships and industry connections that have been central to CDA for decades.     ![ChatGPT Image Sep 7, 2026, 09\_26\_05 PM](https://www.cdaofamerica.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ChatGPT%20Image%20Sep%207%2c%202026%2c%2009_26_05%20PM.png?width=1536&height=1024&name=ChatGPT%20Image%20Sep%207%2c%202026%2c%2009_26_05%20PM.png "ChatGPT Image Sep 7, 2026, 09_26_05 PM") ## A Legacy of Experience Since 1982, CDA has been built on strong relationships, deep industry experience and a commitment to serving both the professionals and individuals who rely on us. ### Decades of Industry Experience Deep experience in the annuity and life insurance industry gives CDA a strong understanding of the products, strategies, distribution channels and relationships that shape the marketplace. ### Strong Carrier Relationships Longstanding relationships across the insurance industry connect CDA with established insurance carriers and a broad range of annuity and life insurance solutions. ### A Relationship-First Approach Relationships have been at the center of CDA since its founding. Whether working with insurance carriers, financial professionals or individuals and families, our approach begins with understanding the people, needs and objectives involved. ### Focused on the Future CDA combines decades of industry experience with today's technology and resources to support a modern approach to insurance distribution, consulting, education and client service. ![images](https://www.cdaofamerica.com/hs-fs/hubfs/images.jpg?width=554&height=370&name=images.jpg "images") ### A Family Business Built on Relationships Today, CDA operates as CDA International of America, Inc., established in 2007 as part of the continued growth and evolution of the CDA organization. We remain a family-owned business, carrying forward the relationships, experience and values that have defined CDA for decades. Over the years, CDA's work has expanded across insurance product development, distribution, consulting, agent support and retirement solutions. Our experience includes working with insurance carriers, financial professionals, individuals and families, giving us a perspective that extends across multiple areas of the insurance industry. While CDA has evolved over the years, our focus remains the same: **building strong relationships, sharing our experience and providing meaningful support to the people and professionals we serve.** #### **Established 1982** Founded by **Patrick J. Sheehan** with roots in the fixed annuity industry, CDA has grown through innovation, trusted relationships and deep industry experience. #### **Nearly 100 Products Developed** Throughout its history, CDA has designed or co-designed nearly 100 annuity and life insurance products for insurance carriers, bringing together product expertise, market insight and distribution experience. #### **Built on Industry Relationships** Decades of experience working with insurance carriers, financial professionals and financial institutions have created longstanding relationships across the annuity and life insurance industry. **CDA International of America, Inc.** *Insurance • Retirement Strategies • Distribution • Consulting*   **(561) 940-3863 | [info@cdaofamerica.com](mailto:info@cdaofamerica.com)** Mailing Address: 500 Australian Avenue South, 6th Floor, West Palm Beach, Florida 33401 Florida Insurance Agency License #L070179   *Insurance products and services are offered through appropriately licensed insurance professionals.* --- [Privacy Policy](https://www.cdaofamerica.com/privacy-policy/?hsLang=en) · © 2026 CDA International of America, Inc. 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