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February 10, 2012 @ 06:06 AM

Dow Jones Industrials 12,890.46+ 6.51
Dow Jones Transportation 5,309.09+ 10.48
Dow Jones Utilities 451.02- 1.46
Nasdaq Composite 2,927.23+ 11.37
Nasdaq 100 2,563.93+ 18.21
S&P 500 1,351.95+ 1.99
S&P 100 611.10+ 0.72
S&P Mid-Cap 400 975.21+ 2.00
NYSE Composite 8,081.25- 1.73
AMEX Composite 2,436.63+ 9.12
10 Year Treasury Note 2.05+ 0.07
Wilshire 5000 14,228.05+ 17.74

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AXA Advisors, LLC

Donald C. Stokes

Welcome to my website.

My mission is to assist and educate individuals, families and business owners in achieving financial security through appropriate strategies and value-added services.

I am committed to helping my clients reach their financial goals by assisting them with strategies for asset accumulation, preservation, and wealth transfer.

My primary focus is always on developing strategies - Plan Your Work, Work Your Plan!

Thanks for visiting.

Newsletters

Giving Strategies That Can Give Back

Americans gave more than $290 billion to charity in 2010, despite the slow economy. About 73% of charitable donations came directly from individuals. This article explains how a charitable remainder trust and a charitable lead trust could be used to provide more control over gifts while potentially benefiting the giver and his or her heirs.

Tracking the Rise of Target-Date Funds

Investments in target-date funds have grown during the last decade. They are often the default choice in employer-sponsored retirement plans and viewed favorably by some investors for their helpful approach to asset allocation. This article explains the advantages and disadvantages of these funds and cautions potential investors about several common misconceptions.

Leaving Your Home Out of the Retirement Equation

Plummeting home prices and increased borrowing cut U.S. home equity by more than 60% during the Great Recession — and housing prices have not yet recovered. This article considers the potential drawbacks of depending on home equity to help fund retirement.

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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Calculators

College Funding

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

Tax-Deferred Savings

Compare the potential future value of tax-deferred investments to that of taxable investments.

Cost of Retirement

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

Home Affordability

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

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Contact Info

Phone: (248) 945-9678

Donald.Stokes @AXA-Advisors.com

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