Author: Doug English

Doug English, CFP® is the founder of ACT Advisors, a fee-only fiduciary firm with offices in Asheville, NC, and Charleston, SC, serving clients nationwide. Guided by Doug’s deep expertise and proactive approach, ACT Advisors helps clients make informed financial decisions, prioritize wealth protection, and confidently navigate market complexities. As dedicated advisors and advocates, the ACT Advisors team brings an unwavering commitment to transparency, personalized planning, and empowering clients at every stage of their financial journey.

Urgency Is the Tell: Pause Before You Respond

When a caller, email, or text makes it feel as though you must act immediately, that urgency deserves a closer look. Scams increasingly use convincing messages and voices to pressure people into sharing information or sending money. The demand to act fast is often the point: it can push you past the moment when you […]

October 2026 Market Update: September Cooled Off—What Changed?

In the October market update from ACT Advisors, Doug English, CFP®, founder of ACT Advisors, explains why different parts of the market moved in different directions. Bonds had a more difficult month than stocks as longer-term interest rates moved higher. Taxable bond prices declined about 2%, with a somewhat larger decline in tax-free bonds. The […]

2026 Mid-Year Outlook: What We’re Watching—and What Still Drives the Plan

Market forecasts can be interesting. They can also become a distraction when every new headline is treated as a reason to change course. In our 2026 Mid-Year Outlook replay, the ACT team discusses the forces we were evaluating in stocks, bonds, interest rates, and inflation. More important, we explain how those views fit into the […]