More strategy. More clarity. More of what matters—delivered by a fee-only fiduciary financial planning and investment management firm that puts your interests first.
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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Becoming a client of Doug English has been one of the best financial decisions my late husband and I ever made. His advice is well researched, his approach of the highest professional standards and the people in his firm are personable, helpful and just a pleasure to deal with. No question nor matter how trivial is left unanswered.
carolyn terminiDoug English and everyone at ACT Advisors are simply the BEST!!! They are incredibly knowledgeable about all aspects of the financial arena and investing. Doug has spent his entire career in this profession and it shows. I doubt there is anything that he doesn't know. His team is personable, professional and super easy to work with. I feel so fortunate to have been referred to this amazing team. I am super happy to be their client and highly recommend them without reservation. These folks are the BEST...!!!
Jody FerrillWe have been ACT Advisors clients for many years and appreciate their knowledgeable and innovative approaches to wealth management. Additionally they are extremely responsive, courteous and a pleasure to work with. We have complete trust and confidence in their company.
Cathy HamiltonNot 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 BrownThese 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.
From your first meeting to every milestone ahead, our team is here to offer steady guidance and exceptional service.
See Around Corners. Navigate with Clarity.
The S&P 500 settled a whirlwind July moderately lower but maintained healthy year-to-date gains. Just one month into the second half, some of our key
July brought broad declines across stocks and bonds. Doug English, CFP®, shares ACT Advisors’ qualified outlook, a QQQ Technology Index update, and a secure tax-return upload reminder.
In this episode of C.U. On The Show, host Doug English speaks with Tansley Stearns, president and CEO of Orsa credit union, and Jamie Jackson, founder and CEO of Arkatechture.
Doug English and guests discuss CUltivate AI, a credit union-focused CUSO, and AI governance, transparency, privacy and practical use cases.
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.