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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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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 and encouragement to weather the storm.
Aubrey CowardI 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.
Judy ArmsACT has been a part of my financial picture for quite some time and I have always been pleased by their preparation, analysis and presentation. Based on my experience, I can recommend ACT without reservation.
montez martin jrPat Latta has been our advisor for many years. Respect and Trust in him goes without saying. We look forward to seeing him every time we have an appointment. He has always given us great advise. Thank you so much, Mr. Latta. Always, Tom and Ginny
Tom AckerThese 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.
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In this episode of C.U. On The Show, Doug sits down with Jed Meyer, CEO of St. Cloud Financial, to explore how a credit union can approach digital assets responsibly. Rather than focusing on hype or speculation, the discussion centers on member education, long-term strategic planning, regulatory engagement, and building infrastructure designed to preserve trust and institutional control as payment systems evolve.
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.