
November 2026 Market Update: A Steady October and What We’re Watching
Doug English, CFP® | ACT Advisors October brought movement across the markets, but relatively little net change across a range of investment risk levels. Doug
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Pat Latta is always keeping my risk threshold in mind and he is aware of my husband's health issues. He performs his job with professionalism and attention to detail. He knows what is important to me in investing practices.
We have been clients of ACT Advisors since their inception. They continue to assist us with our overall financial planning to include our various retirement accounts in addition to our assets under advisement. The clear, consistent communication and plan we have developed with them over the years have allowed us to transition to retirement with confidence.
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!
I have worked with Doug English for over 20 years. His financial expertise has helped me tremendously in growing and managing my retirement income. He explains things... read more in detail and never seems too busy to answer all of my questions . I would recommend his services to ALL who are looking for financial peace of mind.
We have been with ACT Advisors for over 15 years, and we are delighted with the growth of our portfolio during that time. The ACT team is always available... read more to talk with us whenever we need advice, and their thorough analysis of market conditions is very sound. We would recommend anyone looking for a financial advisor to look into ACT Advisors - they have a proven track record.
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Doug English, CFP® | ACT Advisors October brought movement across the markets, but relatively little net change across a range of investment risk levels. Doug

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