Market Watch

February 08, 2012 @ 08:12 PM

Dow Jones Industrials 12,883.95+ 5.75
Nasdaq Composite 2,915.86+ 11.78
S&P 500 1,349.96+ 2.91
10 Year Treasury Note 1.98+ 0.01
Wilshire 5000 14,210.31+ 29.05

[ Markets | Charts | Quotes | Portfolio ]


Market data delayed per exchange rules.
All quotes are in US Eastern Time (EST).
© eSignal. A division of
Interactive Data Corporation. (NYSE:IDC)
All rights reserved.

  • Text Size: A A A
WF

Retirement Planning Specialist, Financial Consultant-Charlotte Branch

   In 1996, I joined the AXA Advisors, LLC team of financial professionals so that I might share with others my devotion to planning for the future and my passion for investing.

Today, in my role as a Retirement Planning Specialist, I help clients with important financial planning decisions, with emphasis on Estate Planning Strategies, Business Succession Planning, Executive Benefits, and creation of sustainable Retirement Incomes.

In order to further my education as a financial professional, I completed The American College ChFC (Chartered Financial Consultant) and CLU (Chartered Life Underwriter) programs in 2004.

In 2009, I was invited to attend the AXA 'At Retirement' Program at the Wharton School of Business in Philadelphia, PA, where I participated in an intensive executive education program created exclusively for AXA Financial Professionals.

I am a member of several industry organizations, including the Million Dollar Roundtable and the National Association of Insurance and Investment Advisors, where I am often exposed to the latest in industry "Best Practices" and planning ideas. In 2010, I became a member of the AXA Equitable "Hall of Fame", reserved for Financial Professionals that have acheived ongoing levels of success within the industry.

My wife, Lou and I have lived in the Dilworth community in Charlotte since 1992, and are blessed to serve on several civic and non-profit organizations in the local area.

 

 

 

 

Newsletters

Tips for Surviving the Estate Tax

The federal estate tax was reinstated retroactively to January 1, 2010, by the 2010 Tax Relief Act. However, the favorable provisions are scheduled to expire at the end of 2012, when estates exceeding $1 million could be subject to the federal levy.

Protection from a Range of Liability Claims

It's projected that American companies will face $183 billion in tort costs in 2011, and $152 billion of that will land on the books of small businesses. Fortunately, there are several forms of business liability insurance that can help offset these unforeseen costs.

Federal Estate Tax Is Much Lower — For Now

The federal estate tax was repealed in 2010, then reinstated by the 2010 Tax Relief Act with new provisions for 2011 and 2012. This article discusses the temporary provisions, the options for estates of 2010 decedents, and potential changes in future years that could subject many more estates to the federal estate tax than under current law.

The Difference Between the Debt and the Deficit

The terms "debt" and "deficit" are often used interchangeably to describe the federal government's financial situation, yet they have significantly different meanings. This explanation of the budget deficit and the national debt may help readers understand the conversation.

More Newsletters →

Calculators

Loan Payoff

How much will it cost to pay off a loan over its lifetime?

Home Affordability

Estimate of the maximum amount of financing you can expect to get when you begin house hunting.

Mortgage Refinancing

Determine whether you should consider refinancing your mortgage.

Mortgage Acceleration

This calculator can help you determine how soon you can pay off your mortgage.

More Calculators →

Contact Info