CFP®-certified, private / alternative investments financial advisors in Elkhorn, WI
The right financial advisor for you depends on how you weigh location, expertise, experience, the clients they typically serve, and how they work with you.
If you have access to private or alternative investments, like hedge funds or real estate partnerships, you need an advisor who understands their unique risks and liquidity limits. Without this expertise, you might face unexpected fees or struggle to sell your investments when needed. CFP® certification means these advisors have formal training in financial planning, which helps them integrate alternative assets into your overall strategy.
- Risk assessment skills. Ask how they evaluate the specific risks of private investments compared to public markets.
- Liquidity planning. Confirm they help you plan for the longer lock-up periods common in alternatives.
- Fee transparency. Make sure they clearly explain all fees and expenses tied to your alternative investments.
- Portfolio integration. Check how they balance private assets with your other investments to meet your goals.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Zachary O
CFP®, Series 65
Mukwonago, WI
Creative Planning
Zachary Olson's CFP® certification and five years of experience at Creative Planning equip him to manage private and alternative investments with attention to risk and liquidity. His firm emphasizes a financial planning-led approach using low-cost indexing and buy-and-hold strategies, supported by a large advisory team, which may offer broader resources compared to smaller firms.
Experience: 6 years
Avg account: $2,113,277
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Robert A
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Lake Geneva, WI
Beacon Pointe Advisors, LLC
Robert Anderson's 26 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to manage private and alternative investments effectively, addressing their unique risks and liquidity challenges. Operating from Beacon Pointe Advisors, a large firm with a manager-driven investment approach, he offers negotiable tiered fees and serves a diverse clientele, distinguishing him from others by combining seasoned expertise with flexible fee structures and broad service offerings.
Experience: 27 years
Avg account: $1,661,951
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Mark M
CFP®, Series 63
Fort Atkinson, WI
Beacon Pointe Advisors, LLC
Mark Meier's CFP® certification and 23 years of experience equip him to manage private and alternative investments effectively, addressing their unique risks and liquidity challenges. Operating from Fort Atkinson, WI, he offers a range of fee structures including flat fees and hourly rates, and serves diverse clients through Advisory Services Network, which manages $8.6 billion in assets, providing broad expertise beyond alternatives.
Experience: 23 years
Avg account: $1,661,951
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Taylor S
CFP®, Series 66
Fort Atkinson, WI
Carson Wealth
Taylor Smithyman's CFP® certification and 10 years of experience equip him to manage private and alternative investments with attention to risk and liquidity challenges. Operating from Fort Atkinson, WI, he offers flat-fee financial planning and serves a broad client base through Cwm, LLC, a large firm known for integrating diverse asset management strategies and tax planning services.
Experience: 11 years
Avg account: $875,860
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