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January 28, 2012 @ 02:16 PM

Dow Jones Industrials 12,660.46- 74.17
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My name is Bill Roberts and welcome to my website.

I am an AXA Advisors Financial Consultant and member of AXA Equitable's Retirement Benefits Group.  My practice focuses on retirement funding and financial strategies for both individuals and families.  I also provide retirement benefits services for several school districts and non-profit organizations across the state of Michigan.

I began my career with the organization on July 1, 1997, and have attended industry training and certification programs on a regular basis in building my business practice.  I have been recognized for my accomplishments as a top producer for the Retirement Benefits Group, of AXA Advisors, LLC, and as a member of the Sterling Group - an elite group of AXA Advisors financial professionals.

  • I am an Investment Advisory Representative and Financial Consultant of AXA Advisors LLC.
  • Certified by AXA Advisors as a Retirement Benefits Specialist of Tax Sheltered Plans.
  • As a Retirement Benefits Specialist in the Retirement Benefits Group, I focus my business on retirement planning for educational/nonprofit organizations and businesses.
  • FINRA Registrations include: Series 6, Series 7, Series 63, and Series 65.
  • Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) professional designation of The American College
  • A Bachelor of Arts degree from Wayne State University in Detroit, MI.
  • Partner in The Snow Retirement Group, an AXA Paramount Planning Group, with Michigan offices in Grand Rapids, Troy, Livonia, Davison and Muskegon.
  • My wife, Jamee, and I, along with our three children, Noah, Emma and Makenna reside in Rochester, Michigan.

Newsletters

Finding a Good Time to Invest

When a prominent stock market index closes above an important threshold, many investors who have been sitting on the sidelines may see it as good time to invest, but they may have missed a significant part of the rally. Waiting for the "right" moment to invest could prove to be a costly and ineffective strategy.

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?

Deciding When to Begin

Waiting until full retirement age (or up to age 70) to claim Social Security may result in significantly higher monthly benefits. At age 62, the earliest age to claim Social Security, the amount received could be only 70% of the benefit received at "full retirement age" (which ranges from age 65 to 67 depending on year of birth).

Settling on a Salary

As a company's profit situation improves, business owners may be in a position to decide whether to take home a larger salary or use more of the proceeds to invest for the future. This article discusses the possibility of choosing a business-owner salary that allows for other benefits, such as building the business, saving more for retirement, and adding employee benefits.

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College Funding

Use this calculator to estimate the cost of your child’s education, based on the variables you input.

Federal Income Tax

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Cost of Retirement

Use this calculator to estimate how much income and savings you may need in retirement.

Home Affordability

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Contact Info

Phone: (248) 641-2653

william.roberts2 @axa-advisors.com

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