When You ACT,
You Get More

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.

Senior Executives Navigating
Complex Compensation

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.

Families Managing Significant Wealth and Pivotal Decisions

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.

Credit Union Executives with
Unique Benefit Packages

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.

Here’s What You Can Expect — And What You Won’t Get With Us

We guide you with intentional strategies—and never rely on gimmicks, commissions, or shortcuts. Here’s what sets us apart.

What We Do

What We Don't Do

Here’s What You Can Expect — And What You Won’t Get With Us

We guide you with intentional strategies—and never rely on gimmicks, commissions, or shortcuts. Here’s what sets us apart.

What We Do

What We Don't Do

Our Clients Say It Best

These reviews reflect the care, clarity, and professionalism we bring to every relationship. We encourage feedback—but never compensate or edit what’s shared. What you read here is 100% authentic. You can read more of our reviews here

  • I highly recommend Pat Latta and ACT Advisors. Pat is very knowledgeable and responsive. He genuinely cares about his clients and is a pleasure to work with!

    Jean Donnan Avatar Jean Donnan
    May 27, 2024

    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. 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 putnam Avatar doug putnam
    May 27, 2024
  • Doug English and the ACT Advisors staff are well into their second decade with my family as trusted advisors. Doug helped me map out a feasible plan for early retirement and a secure financial future. Doug is always very responsive to any inquiry or need, and I love his levelheaded approach to financial success. I highly recommend Doug!

    David Weir Avatar David Weir
    May 27, 2024

    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 Malphrus Avatar Ann Malphrus
    May 27, 2024

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... read more

Tonya E.

Although my account is very small, Pat Latta is always there for me ready to offer sound advice regarding my financial situation. I appreciate his attention to someone who... read more

Ed N.

Great folks to work with. ACT team works hard, during the past year it has been a rough ride. Doug and his team have been there with information... read more

Aubrey C.

These 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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what’s ahead, and whether we’re the right partner to help.