
How Credit Unions Are Exploring a Cooperative Approach to AI
Doug English and guests discuss CUltivate AI, a credit union-focused CUSO, and AI governance, transparency, privacy and practical use cases.
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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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Pat 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
Two years ago I was injured on the job and faced forced Retirement due to eventual medical termination. I had worked with Dino Dziergas a few years earlier in financial planning and had developed confidence and trust in his knowledge and ability to guide me through the investment world. I reached out to Dino and he has been invaluable in support, guidance and a secure feeling that I will survive this next phase of my life. I'd confidently referred anyone to Dino! Sincerely, Dorothy
Not 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.
We have worked with Pat and ACT Advisors for several years. He is honest with you and will give you a detailed report on your financial situation tailored to you.... read more Thank you Pat!
We first heard Doug English when he was working at the SCFCU and gave a knowledgeable and understandable presentation about investing. When he began his own company my husband and... read more I were his first clients. We have every confidence in his decisions, and in his team. We have been pleased with all the ACT personnel we have encountered and worked with over the years - not only do we have confidence in their knowledge but their responsiveness is always timely. They are also quite personable, as well as professional. We recommend them to others on a regular basis, and one of our family members has since moved to the company. They are a five star company for sure! I'd give them 10 if that was a choice!
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Doug English and guests discuss CUltivate AI, a credit union-focused CUSO, and AI governance, transparency, privacy and practical use cases.

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