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AXA Advisors Jan joined AXA Advisors in 1997, after retiring as an officer from the Marine Corps. Driven by common goals of using comprehensive Financial Planning as the blueprint for wealth accumulation, he formed a partnership with Lisa Scott to provide targeted services in the areas of Retirement Planning, Estate Conservation, and Business Succession. He is an AXA credentialed Executive Benefits Specialist, and employs a team concept by working closely with his client's CPA's and attorneys when developing strategies to address their needs.

For six consecutive years, AllianceBerstein's Elite Advisor Team has selected Jan as a member in recognition of his superior performance in his profession. Jan has also been selected to addressed national forums such as the AXA/Black Enterprise Ski Challenges, 100 Black Men's President's Council, Georgia Dental Association, Morehouse School of Medicine's Alumni Association, and The Links National Assembly; on Estate and Business Succession Planning.

Jan earned dual BS degrees in Finance & Engineering from NC A&T State University, MBA in Finance from Pepperdine University, and a MS in Computer Science from the Naval Post Graduate School.

Jan is the lead volunteer instructor for "Good Choice Inc.", a nonprofit devoted to teaching wealth building skills to local children, Treasurer of West End Medical Center's Board of Directors, member of 100 Black Men of America, and peddles his bicycle in 500+ mile events each year to raise money for AIDS vaccine research.

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Tax-Efficient Investments for the Tax-Averse

Raising taxes is one of many ideas that have been proposed to help reduce mounting federal budget deficits. Readers who are concerned about the prospect of higher taxes in the future may want to consider the tax advantages associated with municipal bonds and tax-exempt mutual funds.

Rising Popularity of Roth IRA as Retirement Vehicle

Investment in the Roth IRA has been growing dramatically. Fueling the growth of this popular investment vehicle are tax-free distributions in retirement and no mandatory withdrawals due to age. Compare the trade-offs of Roth IRAs with traditional IRAs, including eligibility limitations, annual contribution limits, and withdrawal considerations.

Understanding the Appeal of Mutual Funds for High-Income Households

Mutual fund ownership increases directly with household income. In fact, 81% of households with incomes of $200,000 or more own mutual funds. What is it about mutual funds that attracts affluent investors?

Be Ready for a Change in Interest Rates

Fluctuating interest rates can be challenging for bond investors who want to reinvest their principal. When rates are low, they may have to accept lower yields; when rates rise when principal is tied up, they may not be able to benefit. One strategy to help manage reinvestment risk is to build a bond ladder.

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