Doug English Recognized as one of LPL Financial’s Top Financial Advisors

Doug English, CFP®

Doug English, CFP®, an independent LPL affiliated Financial advisor at ACT Advisors in Asheville, today announced his inclusion in LPL Financials’ Chairman’s Council. This premier award is presented to less than 2% of the firm’s approximately 15,000 affiliated advisors nationwide.

“On behalf of LPL, I congratulate Doug English,” said Andy Kalbaugh, LPL managing director and divisional president, National Sales and Consulting. “Doug has demonstrated tremendous value to his clients with the service he provides to help them pursue their financial goals. We thank Doug for the contributions he makes to his clients, his commitment to offering his clients independent financial advice and his ongoing relationship with support of LPL. We wish him continued success.”

English and his team have been providing financial services to clients across the country for over 20 years. He provides a full range of financial services, including retirement and financial planning and has served as the past president of The Financial Planning Association of South Carolina.





About ACT Advisors, LLC
ACT Advisors is an independent, fee-only, Registered Investment Advisor (RIA). The mission of ACT Advisors is to enable clients to pursue their dreams through excellence in investment management, world-class financial planning and compassionate engagement. For more information, please visit www.ACT-Advisors.com





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