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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 has been our financial advisor for over 20 years not only with our personal portfolio but also our company's profit sharing retirement account and other company investments. He is always available to quickly respond to any questions. He also has an excellent staff for support. They all go beyond any expectations. We have the upmost confidence with his management of our investments. He also has been an excellent advisor on other financial issues. He is very willing to help and discuss any financial situations. His knowledge and expertise are remarkable. We feel very confident investing with Act Advisors. Joye and Hubert S
Hubert ShulerMr. Doug English, CFP of Act Advisors of Wealth Management, has been our financial advisor for the last 18 years, even before he moved to LPL. He had always provided sound advice, specifically designed for us, ensuring our financial and other life goals. We are immensely proud to learn that he has been included in LPL Financials’ Chairman’s Council, moving him to the top 1% of the LPL’s 21,000 strong nationwide network. His getting this honorable recognition demonstrates his expertise, hard work, and commitment to his clients to achieve their financial goals, that we have seen from day one till to date. His approach built with knowledge and trust is so unique and that has brought satisfaction to his clients including us. We have always felt that Doug and his group are with us during all circumstances. Being proud members of his leadership team, we are incredibly happy to say, “Our Hearty congratulations to Doug, and wish him the best”. Sincerely, Shaila n Vijay Shroff
Vijay ShroffWe have worked with ACT Advisors for about 9 years now. My husband's parents introduced us as they were clients for many years before they passed. We have great confidence in both Doug and Wes! We appreciate the regular updates via emails and videos and we are confident in the work they do! Pamela Patrick
Pamela PatrickDoug English has worked with me for over 20 years planning my retirement. His financial advice and guidance helped me through difficult financial and personal times. His reviews have always made me feel confident in his recommendations. He is very personable and professional...and over the years he has become a friend with whom I enjoy sharing my retirement life stories and adventures.. I highly recommend contacting him for your financial investments and future. Joe
Joe MillerThese 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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