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Financial advisors for small business owners in Wisconsin

Which financial advisor should I talk to as a small business owner in Wisconsin?

For small business owners in Wisconsin, talk to a fee-only planner who treats the business and the household as one balance sheet. Look for someone who can speak to entity choice, owner pay, and retirement plans for the company, not only your personal accounts. Records to start with include Austin Preece of Preece Financial Planning, Nick Ziarek of Shakespeare Wealth Management, LLC and Francisco Aguilar Puyol of MAPT Capital.

Where to start

Chosen from what each record shows: credentials that fit this work and fees on file, one advisor per firm.

  • Austin Preece Preece Financial Planning, Eau Claire Holds the EA and CFP. Fees on file: percentage of assets, ongoing planning fee.
  • Nick Ziarek Shakespeare Wealth Management, LLC, Pewaukee Holds the EA and CFP. Fees on file: percentage of assets.
  • Francisco Aguilar Puyol MAPT Capital, Madison Holds the CFP. Fees on file: percentage of assets, flat fee or retainer.
  • Megan Prochniak Paladin Partners, Hartland Holds the CFP. Fees on file: hourly, one-time planning fee.
  • Jennifer Deets Advisors Management Group, La Crosse Holds the CFP. Fees on file: percentage of assets, ongoing planning fee.
  • Eric Raether Canopy Wealth Management, Middleton Holds the CFP. Fees on file: percentage of assets.

How many fee-only financial advisors in Wisconsin work with small business owners?

The Wellspent public graph lists 47 fee-only advisors for small business owners in Wisconsin, at 16 firms. We counted every advisor record that lists this work, as of November 2026.

Where are fee-only advisors for small business owners in Wisconsin located?

Of the 47 fee-only advisors for small business owners in Wisconsin, 11 are in La Crosse, followed by 9 in Middleton and 6 in Madison.

  • La Crosse 11
  • Middleton 9
  • Madison 6
  • Green Bay 6
  • Belgium 4

Plus 11 in other cities.

How do fee-only advisors for small business owners in Wisconsin charge?

The most common fee among fee-only advisors for small business owners in Wisconsin is a percentage of assets, used by 91% of the 47 with fees on file. Many use more than one: 32% charge an ongoing planning fee and 23% charge by the hour.

How much do fee-only financial advisors charge in Wisconsin?

Fee-only financial advisors in Wisconsin charge a median of $3,000 a year for ongoing planning. We found this across the published prices of 14 Wisconsin firms.

How much does a one-time financial plan cost in Wisconsin?

A one-time financial plan from a fee-only firm in Wisconsin has a median price of $1,900. We found this across the published prices of 13 Wisconsin firms.

See every fee-only advisor fee in Wisconsin

What credentials should a financial advisor for small business owners have?

For small business owners, look for the CPA, EA and CFP. In Wisconsin, 40% of the 47 advisors listed hold the CFP.

CPA2% in Wisconsin
CPAs understand entity structure and business books.
EA4% in Wisconsin
Enrolled agents help with owner pay and business tax.
CFP40% in Wisconsin
The CFP keeps the business in the wider plan.

How do Wisconsin advisors for small business owners compare with the rest of the US?

23% of fee-only advisors for small business owners in Wisconsin charge by the hour, compared with 48% of the 2,851 listed across the US. That's the largest difference in the Wellspent public graph between the two groups.

  • Hold the CPA 2% 2%
  • Hold the EA 4% 1%
  • Hold the CFP 40% 45%
  • Charge a percentage of assets 91% 88%
  • Charge an ongoing planning fee 32% 14%
  • Charge by the hour 23% 48%

Dark bars are Wisconsin. Light bars are all US advisors for small business owners.

Does Wisconsin tax income on top of federal tax?

Yes. Wisconsin has a state income tax, so a financial plan for a Wisconsin resident should project it alongside federal tax.

What should I ask a financial advisor as a small business owner in Wisconsin?

  1. Which retirement plan would you set up for my business, and why?
  2. How would you set my salary against distributions?
  3. How much of my net worth should stay in the business?
  4. How do you plan for an eventual sale or succession?
  5. How will you plan for Wisconsin tax alongside federal tax?

How current is this list of fee-only advisors for small business owners in Wisconsin?

Wellspent last checked these records against SEC records in October 2026 and firm websites in October 2026. Each advisor's page shows the date for that record.

All 47 advisors

Fee-only advisors for small business owners in Wisconsin: advisor, firm, city, credentials, and fees
AdvisorFirmCityCredentialsFees
Austin Preece Preece Financial Planning Eau Claire CFP, EA Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee
Eric Jochimsen JBY Financial Planning Sun Prairie CFP Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee
Matt Fizell Harmony Wealth Madison CFP Ongoing planning fee
Nick Ziarek Shakespeare Wealth Management, LLC Pewaukee CFA, CFP, BS, ChFC Percentage of assets
Zach Hidden Hourly, fee-only advice for everyone from new professionals to high-net-worth families, including comprehensive and student loan planning. Perk Planning Milwaukee CFP One-time planning fee, Hourly
Shannon Wegner Wegner Asset Management Middleton CFP Percentage of assets
Eric Raether Canopy Wealth Management Middleton CFP Percentage of assets
Francisco Aguilar Puyol MAPT Capital Madison CFP Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer
Mark Buchanan Canopy Wealth Management Middleton CFP Percentage of assets
Nancy Metzger MAPT Capital Madison CFP Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer
Ernest Moosherr Canopy Wealth Management Middleton ChFC Percentage of assets
Melodie Ace Canopy Wealth Management Middleton ChFC Percentage of assets
Andrew Froelich Macco Financial Group Green Bay CFP Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Megan Prochniak Paladin Partners Hartland CFP Hourly, One-time planning fee
Michael Macco Macco Financial Group Green Bay CFP Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Morgan Cain Macco Financial Group Green Bay CFP Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Patrick Stoa Macco Financial Group Green Bay CFP Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Ryan Robillard Macco Financial Group Green Bay CFP Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
William Baxter Paladin Partners Hartland CFP, ChFC Hourly, One-time planning fee
Brian Kopp Canopy Wealth Management Middleton Not listed Percentage of assets
David Muehl Canopy Wealth Management Middleton Not listed Percentage of assets
Ernest Moosherr Canopy Wealth Management Middleton Not listed Percentage of assets
Grace Trewartha MAPT Capital Madison Not listed Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer
Trent Hinton Canopy Wealth Management Middleton Not listed Percentage of assets
Jennifer Deets Advisors Management Group La Crosse CFP Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee
Nate Byers Everything we do—from planning to investing—is focused on helping pre‑retirees and retirees confidently navigate the retirement transition and create a dependable retirement income plan. Calculated Wealth Madison CPA Percentage of assets, Hourly
Nathan Deets Advisors Management Group La Crosse CFP Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee
Peter Wolynski Helping people retire and save taxes. Calculated Wealth Madison Not listed Percentage of assets
Liran Amir SKP Wealth Glendale Not listed Percentage of assets, Hourly
Candice Genrich BREAKTHRU Family Muskego Not listed Percentage of assets, Hourly
Sarah Kopesky BREAKTHRU Family Muskego Not listed Percentage of assets, Hourly
Brent Neis Plus Group Wealth Advisors Belgium Not listed Percentage of assets, Hourly
Jay Lauer Plus Group Wealth Advisors Belgium Not listed Percentage of assets, Hourly
Matthew Dirkse Plus Group Wealth Advisors Belgium Not listed Percentage of assets, Hourly
Thomas Volkmann Plus Group Wealth Advisors Belgium Not listed Percentage of assets, Hourly
Ashley Vega Advisors Management Group La Crosse Not listed Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee
Drew Ashland Milborn Advisors Milwaukee Not listed Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Julie Deets Advisors Management Group La Crosse Not listed Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee
Kate Pederson Advisors Management Group La Crosse Not listed Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee
Luke Spink Advisors Management Group La Crosse Not listed Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee
Mark Hoffman Milborn Advisors Milwaukee Not listed Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Maxwell Harcey Advisors Management Group La Crosse Not listed Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee
Nicholas Letter Advisors Management Group Green Bay Not listed Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee
Rebecca Agamaite Advisors Management Group La Crosse Not listed Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee
Roger Deets Advisors Management Group La Crosse Not listed Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee
Shay Benedict Advisors Management Group La Crosse Not listed Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee
Warren Deets Advisors Management Group La Crosse Not listed Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee

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