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We help successful families, executives, and professionals simplify complex finances, pursue tax-efficient strategies, and plan for what’s next.
Your financial life is complex—and moving fast. If you value strategy, clarity, coordination, and expert partnership, you’re in the right place.
You’re managing a demanding career, and your compensation reflects it—stock options, RSUs, deferred compensation plans, and bonuses that carry real opportunity and real risk. You want to reduce tax friction, align benefits with long-term goals, and make informed financial decisions without pressure or product sales. We help design strategies to address complexity and support your financial goals.
You have significant assets or income, growing complexity, and the responsibility that comes with both. You may be navigating major life events—retirement, a business sale, inheritance, or preparing to transfer wealth to the next generation. You want integrated advice that connects investments, taxes, estate planning, and legacy goals. We provide thoughtful collaboration, clear guidance, and a relationship grounded in trust.
You’ve built a mission-driven career and earned benefits like 457 plans or split-dollar arrangements—benefits that require specialized, objective guidance. You want advice that aligns with your values, reduces unnecessary tax exposure, and takes advantage of your Tax Delta™ superpower. We understand the credit union movement and help you uncover opportunities within your current benefits package—so it works as hard for you as you do for your members.
We guide you with intentional strategies—and never rely on gimmicks, commissions, or shortcuts. Here’s what sets us apart.
We guide you with intentional strategies—and never rely on gimmicks, commissions, or shortcuts. Here’s what sets us apart.
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Doug English and his stalwart crew have been successfully managing our investments for years. His knowledge, personal approach, and sage advice have always given us confidence that our money was in good hands.
Ken R.Over a decade ago , I decided it was time to get over my stock market phobia and I began to work with Doug English . It was one of the best decisions I have ever made ! He and the team at ACT advisors have been able to invest my money in ways that were profitable yet within my risk tolerance. They are always available for advice on “all things financial “ .. Buying a house ? Going solar ? Insurance ? Really ? Yes , really . They are there for you . Thank you Doug and ACT Advisors , you’re the best !
Ann MalphrusNot only do I get excellent advice; Wes Johnson really understands my goals and needs. I've always found the practice and Wes easy to reach.
Elizabeth BrownI have worked with Doug English for over 20 years. His financial expertise has helped me tremendously in growing and managing my retirement income. He explains things in detail and never seems too busy to answer all of my questions . I would recommend his services to ALL who are looking for financial peace of mind.
Rita FranklinThese reviews are from current ACT Advisors clients who were not compensated for their feedback. Client experiences may vary and are not indicative of future results. Reviews appear as posted on a third-party site without editing.
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In this episode of C.U. On The Show, Doug English sits down with Randy Stolp of Loan NFT and Lamont Black of Wide Open Ventures to discuss an emerging concept within the credit union movement: the tokenization of loan participations. By combining blockchain infrastructure, AI-driven analytics, and cooperative marketplace concepts, the discussion explores how technology could potentially modernize the way credit unions manage liquidity, risk, and lending capacity.
We don’t believe in sales pressure or one-size-fits-all advice.
Just a thoughtful conversation about where you are, what’s ahead, and whether we’re the right partner to help.