
November 2026 Market Update: A Steady October and What We’re Watching
Doug English, CFP® | ACT Advisors October brought movement across the markets, but relatively little net change across a range of investment risk levels. Doug
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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 and team are amazing! We’ve been clients for years and couldn’t be happier. Doug truly listens and cares about our needs/goals and tailors strategies to achieve them. The strategies have been very successful and we are now happily retired! The team is extremely professional and responsive. They go above and beyond to meet our needs. Wrapped around all of this is a very personal touch.
I have been with Doug English for approximately 20 years and trust Doug and his other advisors completely. When my husband passed away 10 years ago, Doug helped me maneuver all the obstacles that came along and I needed lots of help at that time. Doug and Wes Johnson have always been there to answer any questions I have had, no matter how trivial. I would recommend them to anyone. They really take care of their clients.
We have been with ACT Advisors for over 15 years, and we are delighted with the growth of our portfolio during that time. The ACT team is always available... read more to talk with us whenever we need advice, and their thorough analysis of market conditions is very sound. We would recommend anyone looking for a financial advisor to look into ACT Advisors - they have a proven track record.
We love working with ACT Advisors. Before we retired we signed up with ACT. We wanted validation that we were financially able to survive on our retirement saving and income.... read more They provided us with reports and projections base on our portfolio that we could not only survive, but thrive in our retirement. That was 6 years ago and we have maintained our relationship ever since. We receive quarterly updates on our portfolio and where we are financially on our personal retirement roadmap. We also have the ability to call and ask for advice or to answer questions when we have the need. I highly recommend them!
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... read more in good hands.
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Doug English, CFP® | ACT Advisors October brought movement across the markets, but relatively little net change across a range of investment risk levels. Doug

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