Top passive / index investing financial advisors in Manitowoc, 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 want to grow your savings steadily without trying to beat the market, a passive or index investing advisor can help you stick to that plan. The biggest mistake is chasing hot stocks or market timing, which can erode returns and increase risk.

  • Low-cost focus. Confirm how they keep fees and expenses minimal, since high costs can eat into your gains over time.
  • Index fund selection. Ask how they choose funds to match your goals and risk tolerance, not just popular or trendy options.
  • Long-term discipline. See how they help you stay invested through market ups and downs without reacting to short-term noise.
  • Pension integration. If you have a public pension, check how they factor that into your overall retirement plan for a complete picture.

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Paul G

Series 63, Series 65

Manitowoc, WI

Raymond James Financial

Paul Gottshall is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 39 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes a role at CGH Advisory LLC from 2016 to 2017. He is the managing member of Gottshall Capital Partners, LLC and oversees operations and provides financial advice at Lake Edge Wealth Advisors. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors. The firm utilizes risk profiling and analytical modeling to deliver tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting.

Wealth management Tax strategies for small businesses Business succession planning General estate planning guidance Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Jason K

Series 66

Manitowoc, WI

OSAIC

Jason Kramar is a financial advisor at Osaic with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Cetera and Thrivent Financial. In addition to advisory services, he owns Dock Financial Solutions, offering tax preparation and fixed insurance products such as life, health, and disability insurance. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools and risk assessments to construct diversified portfolios including stocks, bonds, mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments.

Annuities Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Jared M

Series 65

Manitowoc, WI

Red Granite Wealth Management

Jared Meyer is a financial advisor at Red Granite Wealth Management with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked for Access Investment Advisors, Inc. for 10 years before joining his current firm. Red Granite Wealth Management provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as advisory services for pension and profit-sharing plans and corporate entities. The firm employs a discretionary, goal-driven investment approach, incorporating fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis, and is notable for its focus on pension consulting and hands-on pension plan management.

Passive / index investing Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k)
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Michael S

Series 66

Manitowoc, WI

Cetera

Michael Schug is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera since 2021 and previously was with VOYA Financial Advisors. Schug is also involved in community leadership through his role as vice president and president of the Sunrise Lake Neighborhood Association. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors and provides access to various third-party managers and investment strategies.

Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive

Seth J

Series 66

Manitowoc, WI

Edward Jones

Seth Jones is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Manitowoc, WI, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2018, he worked with The First Tee of Northeast Wisconsin and the University of Oklahoma. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of investment strategies and advisory services supported by a large national network of advisors and branch offices.

Retirement income strategy Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Startup equity planning Wealth management ESG / Sustainable investing Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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David H

Series 65

Irvine, CA

Martin Wealth Management, LLC

David Hart is a financial advisor with Martin Wealth Management, LLC in Irvine, CA. He holds a Series 65 credential and has 15 years of industry experience. Hart previously worked with Safeguard Investment Advisory Group and LifePro Asset Management. He is also a Certified Financial Fiduciary and volunteers as an instructor with the Foundation for Fiduciary Education, providing unbiased fiduciary financial education to the public. Martin Wealth Management offers investment advisory services primarily to individuals and high-net-worth clients by co-advising and directing accounts to a third-party money manager, Matson Money. The firm focuses on client onboarding, documentation, and ongoing review of third-party manager accounts rather than direct asset management.

Medicare planning Annuities
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Thomas T

Series 66

Independence, OH

Hantz financial Services, Inc.

Thomas Trefzger is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Hantz Financial Services, Inc. since 2018 and previously held roles at Sprint and Cleveland State University. Hantz Financial Services, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth households, pension and profit-sharing plans, and business owners. The firm offers financial planning and wealth management primarily through ETF-based model portfolios across five risk levels, supplemented by third-party managers and Direct Indexing, and combines advisory, broker-dealer, mortgage, and insurance activities under one platform.

Active portfolio management Passive / index investing Tax-loss harvesting Business ownership considerations Retirement withdrawal strategies Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Matthew M

CFA®, Series 65

Burlington, VT

One Day In July LLC

Matthew Mc Bride is a CFA® charterholder and Series 65 licensee with three years of industry experience. He has worked at One Day In July LLC since 2023 and previously held positions at the University of Vermont and Saint Michael's College. Outside of financial advising, he is involved in a self storage business focusing on facility valuation and market research. One Day In July LLC provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and pension plans. The firm employs an asset-allocation approach centered on passive, low-cost ETFs, supplemented by periodic rebalancing and limited short-term trades, and offers an optional environmental investing strategy.

ESG / Sustainable investing Passive / index investing Real estate investing
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Timothy E

Series 66

New York, NY

First Manhattan Co. LLC

Timothy Egan is a financial advisor at First Manhattan Co. LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Morgan Stanley and Citigroup. First Manhattan Co. LLC provides investment management and financial planning primarily for high-net-worth individuals, as well as trusts, pension plans, charitable organizations, private investment vehicles, and institutional clients. The firm focuses on long-term, research-driven, value-oriented management of equity and fixed-income portfolios, combining active management with passive fund investments and integrated wealth planning.

Wealth management Concentrated stock management Executive Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Ryan V

CFP®, Series 63, Series 66

Richfield, OH

Schwab Wealth Advisory

Ryan Vollweiler is a CFP® professional with 22 years of industry experience. He is currently with Schwab Wealth Advisory Inc., having worked there since 2021, and has been affiliated with Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2017. His prior experience includes roles at VOYA Financial Advisors, Cetera Advisors LLC, Equitable Advisors, and Valic Financial Advisors. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice and financial planning primarily to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and certain Charles Schwab & Co.-referred clients. The firm uses proprietary asset-allocation models and internal research tools to tailor recommendations to client goals and risk tolerance, while trades are executed only with client authorization.

Retirement income strategy Equity compensation tax strategy Tax-loss harvesting Retired

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