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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 and ACT Advisors have been my financial advisors for almost 18 years. ACT performed as a true fiduciary always putting my financial interests as a first priority. ACT has a competent team of market analysts supplemented by outside consultants. I have experienced long-term positive financial results during my experience with ACT Advisors - highly recommended. This is a TRUE 5 STAR financial services organization. The prior rating was not correct.
Gerry KatzPat was patient and detailed in making sure I understood all of my financial options. He provided suggestions and recommendations based on my needs and goals.
Caroline MeyerI retired early with a little trepidation as perhaps many people do. A friend had been singing their praises to me for years. I kept my 401K with my employer for a while but after thinking about it, I decided to talk with someone from Act. I am so glad that I did. I looked over all the material that they provided me, free of charge I might add, and was impressed with the breadth of services and attention to detail they provide. But I think what really sold me is the fact that they are a fiduciary firm. They, by their charter, must have their clients interests as the basis of all the actions they take. And the fact that how they make more money for themselves is wholly dependent on them making more money for their clients. I can wholeheartedly recommend the Act Advisers team to help with any financial situations in your life.
Robert SteckOver 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 MalphrusThese 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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March 2026 market commentary from ACT Advisors: While U.S. large-cap stocks declined, diversified portfolios benefited from international exposure and bonds. Plus, important tax-season fraud reminders.
In this GAC 2026 preview episode of C.U. on the Show, Todd Spiczenski of America’s Credit Unions shares why storytelling is the central theme of this year’s Governmental Affairs Conference and how credit union leaders can use personal member impact stories to strengthen advocacy on Capitol Hill.
In this episode of C.U. On The Show, Doug English speaks with Deedee Myers and JD Myers about how AI is influencing credit union governance and organizational readiness. They discuss how AI can accelerate both strengths and weaknesses in an organization, why workforce literacy and critical thinking matter in an AI-enabled environment, and how boards can responsibly engage with AI in strategic planning. The conversation covers practical entry points—such as “point AI” tools and vendor-embedded AI—along with longer-term concepts like enterprise AI, AI ecosystems, and the importance of security and explainability for regulated decision-making.
After a stellar 2025 in which emerging market (EM) equities returned 34%, 2026 is off to a good start with the MSCI EM Index up
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