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AXA Advisors, LLC

R. Steven Staley, CFP®, MBA
Retirement Planning Specialist

 

Steve Staley has been providing individuals and business owners with insurance and investment services since 1991. A graduate of the University of Maryland in 1990, Steve went on to complete a Masters Degree in Finance at Loyola College in December 1996.

Currently a Retirement Planning Specialist with AXA Advisors, LLC, Steve focuses on assisting clients with the accumulation and preservation of wealth for their personal estates, as well as their businesses. Active in his industry, Steve is a qualifying member of the Association for Advanced Life Underwriting, Million Dollar Round Table and the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors.

Steve has been awarded the title of Retirement Planning Specialist by AXA Advisors based on the receipt of a Certificate in Retirement Planning from Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania.

Steve is committed to fostering long-term relationships built on trust, credibility and quality of service. This is accomplished by implementing a multi-step process working closely with clients and their other advisors. He believes that his clients' ultimate success lies not in a single transaction but in their overall quality of life.

Steve lives in Ellicott City, Maryland with his wife Allison, son Will, and daughter Cate.

 

Certificate awarded based on completion of a training program at the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania.

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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?

New Opportunity Under the Federal Gift Tax

The 2010 Tax Relief Act raised the lifetime gift-tax exclusion to $5 million. This means it could be a good time to make the most of tax-free gift transfers. If so, it's important to understand the annual and lifetime gift exemption limits, as well as which gifts might not be subject to them.

Retaining MVPs with Executive Bonus Life Insurance

An economic recovery is likely to bring more job opportunities to top performers, but it could prove costly for businesses to replace productive employees who decide to leave. An executive bonus plan funded with cash-value life insurance can be used to reward and retain an organization's most valuable employees.

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.

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Contact Info

Phone: (410)309-3664

russell.staley @axa-advisors.com

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