Kevin G. Bauer CFP^®, ChFC, CLU is the managing Principal of Wealth Management Strategies (WMS). For over 25 years, Kevin has committed himself to creating a financial firm capable of providing clients with the most comprehensive and professional financial services available. Specializing in high net worth individuals, his expertise in highly technical financial planning, portfolio management and estate planning strategies has helped him build trusted and lasting relationships with his clients. Kevin is a recognized leader in the financial services industry, having received numerous honors and awards. An active participant in his church and community, Kevin regularly volunteers his time and resources in the service of others. As a husband and father of four children, he finds his true joy and happiness while spending time with family and friends.
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Stephen brings over 24 years of experience as a Financial Professional and a Managing Principal on the Wealth Management Strategies' team. He earned his CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ designation in 1991 and has also earned the designations of Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU) and Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC).

Stephen utilizes a team approach to his comprehensive financial planning, and has particular experience in retirement and estate planning strategies, risk and, investment management strategies and asset allocation.

Stephen and his wife Kathy have been married for 24 years and have three children. They currently reside in Mesa, Arizona.

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Mark is a Principal with Wealth Management Services, and brings over 31 years of experience as a Financial Professional as part of the Executive Financial Team. Mark is a Fellow at The Heritage Institute, specializing in Planning to help families prepare their heirs for their inheritance. He is also a RHU (Registered Health Underwriter) and holds a Bachelor of Arts from BYU. With four beautiful children and six delightful grandchildren, Mark is a devoted family man and active in his church, community, the Boy Scouts of America and the World Relief Group. He also enjoys reading, gardening, and many other outdoor activities.

Mark.Johnson@axa-advisors.com
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Brent Wood Koch is a managing principal of Wealth Management Strategies and President of Paramount Strategies Group. Brent brings over 25 years of experience to WMS. Prior to WMS, as president of Paramount Strategies Group and Affinity Marketing Partners, he has completed business with some of the most affluent families, business owners and executives across the country. Since joining AXA Advisors, LLC in 1988, he has been recognized as one of AXA's elite with many honors and awards. Over the last ten years, Brent has designed and implemented many sophisticated estate, business and wealth transfer strategies. On a national basis, he works closely with his clients' attorneys, accountants and advisors to design the strategies that satisfy their needs. Brent is an active member of his Church and community serving in various capacities. He is active in several national and local charities. Brent lives with his wife Jana and their four daughters in Laguna Niguel, California.

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Paul began his financial services career with Northwestern Mutual in 1983, with a focus on business and estate planning strategies. Paul served as a regional consultant in the field working collaboratively with advisor's teams over a 16 year period. Inspired by insights from his role as a financial team member over that period, Paul founded Collaborate Financial in 1999, a patented client/advisor collaborative virtual family office platform, and served as CEO of that venture for 3 years.

In 2001 Paul established The Wealth Management Alliance, a producer group focused on joint work and alliance business models for the high net worth market. This venture led to the formation of Succession Capital Alliance (SCA) in 2005, an affiliate of the national premium financing firm, Capital Management Strategies (CMS). In 2008, Paul began his practice at AXA-Equitable Life Insurance Company (NY, NY) and AXA Network, LLC through the formation of Wealth Management Strategies (WMS), an innovative firm of firm's organization serving the financial needs of the affluent family and business markets. Paul represents the Estate and Legacy planning focus of WMS, through his company, Living Legacy Systems, LLC, the distributor of LegacyTrax™. LegacyTrax™ is a patent pending Financial Professional and client interactive software platform designed to illustrate the efficient use of estate assets and specialized estate management strategies.

As an accomplished speaker he has been asked to participate on panel discussions and main platforms at the Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT), International Forum, NAIFA and NAPFA annual meetings. Paul is a life member of MDRT, The International Forum, and a MDRT Top of the Table qualifier. Paul earned a Business Degree from the University of Arizona and industry designations of Certified Financial Planner (CFP®), Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU), and Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC).

Paul.Robb@LegacyTrax.com
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Mark is a Principal with Wealth Management Services, and brings over 31 years of experience as a Financial Professional as part of the Executive Financial Team. Mark is a Fellow at The Heritage Institute, specializing in Planning to help families prepare their heirs for their inheritance. He is also a RHU (Registered Health Underwriter) and holds a Bachelor of Arts from BYU. With four beautiful children and six delightful grandchildren, Mark is a devoted family man and active in his church, community, the Boy Scouts of America and the World Relief Group. He also enjoys reading, gardening, and many other outdoor activities.
Mark.Johnson@axa-advisors.com
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As a financial professional with Wealth Management Strategies, Joe Piscione is dedicated to helping individuals and business owners visualize and plan for their financial futures.

Approximately half his time is spent with corporate clients who utilize his experience as a fringe benefit to their employees. The other half is centered on providing planning services to a select group of professionals and business owners. He also enjoys conducting seminars on a variety of different financial topics.

Joe graduated with a Bachelors of Science Degree in Accounting from Brigham Young University. He spent the first 13 years of his career honing his analytical, financial, budgeting, and interpersonal skills at a local Fortune 100 company. The majority of his time was spent as the financial lead over the company's insurance department - a budget of $420 million per year. Joe found these skills transferred nicely into the financial planning arena!

Joe is continually studying for the benefit of his clients. He has successfully studied for, and passed, the FINRA Series 7 General Securities registration, Series 66 Investment Advisory registration, and State Life, Health and Disability producer licenses.

Joe is an active member of the Boise, Idaho community! He has spent numerous hours volunteering on behalf of the United Way. He provides guidance and time to local youth groups. He is very active in his church. The most rewarding time is spent with his beautiful wife and four children!

Joseph.Piscione@axa-advisors.com
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A Certified Investment Management Analyst™ professional, Ben has more than 7 years of experience working in the investment and asset management business. Working with institutions, individuals and families, he focuses on wealth management and financial planning. He is a graduate of California State University Sacramento with a degree in Finance and Economics.

Benjamin.Bimson@axa-advisors.com
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CA Insurance Lic. 0E25898

Having been an estate and small business planning attorney since 1998, Graham added financial services in 2004 to address the implementation needs of his clients. Focusing on asset management and business/ wealth protection and transfer as well as estate strategies. Graham works with the other members of Wealth Management Strategies and a client's existing professional advisors to create and implement individually focused planning strategies.

Graham graduated from Williams College with a degree in History and concentrations in Political Science and Philosophy. Graham is happily married to Karen, with whom he shares carpooling duties for their four children. In his "free" time he attempts to ignore the effects of time and aging by playing defenseman for Sacramento's Streets of London Lacrosse Club. Graham does not provide any legal services in his capacity with WMS.

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Evan has more than 10 years of experience working in the insurance business. He focuses on life, disability and long term care insurance for individuals and companies. He is a graduate of California State University, Sacramento with a degree in Finance as well as Golden Gate University with a master's degree in Finance.

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Deborah Sopher brings 15 years of experience in all aspects of investment and financial planning to her work and 25 years as a successful business owner, employer and community leader. Deborah's experience in employee and executive benefits planning utilizes insurance strategies for individual owners and partnerships protecting the business owners and the continuation of the business . Understanding creative compensation strategies for key executives and loyal employees (of public and private corporations) enables her to design custom plans addressing the needs of highly compensated executives and an employee base who have different but equally important expectations for retirement.

Personal financial planning for families, couples and individuals addresses each module toward a dynamic, strategic financial plan. Cash flow, estate planning, integration of employer benefits, college planning and numerous portfolio management objectives are addressed to help implement a fluid plan that endures over time.

Deborah has two children active with sports and academic achievements. Her time is spent watching soccer games, active with the kids volunteering and many weekends in the saddle of her cycle enjoying distance rides through rural Texas towns.

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As a financial professional with Wealth Management Strategies, my focus is to help individuals and business owners understand the complexities of the financial industry. The process I adhere to is client-oriented in that the concerns and needs are what drive the vehicles they choose. It is my job to guide them along with the resources available to me using the experience and knowledge I have.

Focused attention, service and commitment to my clients have afforded me the ability to operate my practice mainly on a referral basis. This allows me to provide my existing clients the level of service and professional advice they deserve.

My career in the financial services industry started with Dean Witter in 1990. I worked for Morgan Stanley/Dean Witter as an Associate Vice President until 2003. While at Morgan Stanley I earned multiple designations through Morgan Stanley's training programs (Retirement Planning Specialist, Money Management Specialist, and Defined Contribution Plan Specialist) and coordinated the Laguna Hills branch office Investment Consulting Services program. In 2003 I came to AXA Advisors, LLC which allowed me to offer more of the financial planning services my clients were asking for. In 2008 I was invited to become a member of the Paramount Planning Group within AXA Advisors and now Wealth Management Strategies.

Having been a resident of the Orange County area for the past 20years, maintaining a strong sense of community and solid professional foundation are very important to me. My community activities and professional affiliations currently include:

• Member Tustin Chamber of Commerce
• Ambassador of the Year 2006
• Ambassador Committee Chair 2007, 2008
• Patriots Federal Credit Union Board of Director, Secretary
• Supervisory Committee Chair 2008
• 1994 Graduate of California State University Fullerton, BA Marketing & Finance
• Member of Sigma Pi Fraternity
• Member of St. Catherine of Siena Parish

My personal interests are music, being of service to those who are less fortunate and spending time with family and friends. I reside in the Laguna Beach community of Orange County, CA.

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Mrs. Grace W. Choi is a seasoned veteran of Wealth Management Strategies and AXA Advisors.

Grace was born and raised in South Korea, where she graduated from the prestigious Kyungi Girls High School in 1973 and Hankook University of Foreign Studies in 1977. Grace lived in Hong Kong before moving to the United States in 1985 to start a small business. As a business owner, Grace became inspired to work with other business owners in helping them reach their financial goals.

Grace then began her financial practice with AXA Equitable in 1992. Her practice focuses on helping affluent professionals and business owners with wealth accumulation, estate and retirement income planning. Grace has had a prominent career in the financial services industry with a myriad of accolades that include:

• 18 years as an AXA National Leaders Corp. Member
• 17 years as an AXA Equitable Centurion
• 1999 AXA Equitable Bronze Eagle Milestone
• 1999 AXA Equitable Summit Award
• AXA Equitable Hall of Fame Member in 2002
• AXA Hallmark 1 and 2 in 2002 and 2008
• AXA Equitable Superior Achievement Award in 2007
• 19-year Member of Million Dollar Round Table

Grace is also a philanthropist at heart, serving as a board member for Hanmi Family Counseling Center during the past 5 years. She is also passionately involved as a member of Onnuri Christian Church in Irvine, California.

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Richard L. Colarossi is a native southern Californian. He joined AXA Advisors in 2001 after working for Wells Fargo for nine years. Richard specializes in executive retirement planning and estate planning strategies. He has eighteen years of banking and financial planning experience. He works closely with clients to design and service their needs. Richard is a graduate of Principia College. Residing in Dove Canyon with his wife Elizabeth and their two children, Dean and Ellison, he enjoys spending time with his family, traveling, sportfishing and the outdoors. Richard gives his time to his church youth organizations and Boy Scouts of America.

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Sam has been working in the insurance industry since 2006. She focuses on life insurance and investment planning for public safety officers and their families. Her mentor in the insurance industry is her business partner & father, Mark Meredith, who had thrived in the business since 1979. Together they provide employee benefits such as disability, life, long term care & supplemental plans to large public safety associations. Prior to working with WMS & AXA Advisors, Sam graduated from California State University Long Beach in December 2005 with her Masters in Business Administration. She enjoys living in Huntington Beach with her husband Andy and participating regularly in cowboy action shooting events.

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Marc R. DiDomenico is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Professional and Chartered Financial Consultant. He is registered with the Department of Defense as a PFC (Personal Financial Counselor) to the U.S. Armed Forces.

Marc has been awarded the title of Retirement Planning Specialist by AXA Advisors, LLC, based upon the successful receipt of a Wharton Certificate in Retirement Planning. Marc earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Public Relations from San Diego State University in 1989. Third-generation in the insurance and investment business, he started his financial career with Equitable Life (part of the global AXA Companies) in 1992 after three years as a public relations officer with Cooper Communications and the California Restaurant Association.

Marc is a decades-long qualifier for MDRT, a member of the AXA Hall of Fame, a Hallmark One holder and a member of the Paramount Planning Group, AXA's highest level of achievement.

Marc lives in Costa Mesa with his wife, who is also an advisor, and his daughter Bridget (soon to be the fourth generation of the family in financial planning). When not working, he enjoys surfing and his garden.

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Robert J. (Bob) Duffy is a Financial Professional with Wealth Management Strategies, LLC (WMS) in Irvine, CA. He has also been awarded the title of Retirement Planning Specialist by AXA Advisors, LLC, based upon the successful receipt of a Wharton Certificate in Retirement Planning. Bob has over 15 years experience in the financial services industry, previously at Morgan Stanley and now with WMS. He has a deep and broad range of experience in the areas of investments, insurance, and risk management. He is well-prepared to help guide clients - families and individuals, business owners, and non-profit organizations - as they plan for future financial independence and as they prepare for unexpected risks that can disrupt these plans. Bob provides guidance and strategies for clients in the areas of wealth protection, accumulation, distribution, and transfer. He helps clients and coordinates with their tax advisors to implement strategies - while considering potential tax implications - to position clients for flexibility and control in how they accumulate, protect, use, and transfer their wealth.

Understanding the importance and value in teamwork, he encourages a coordinated approach to clients' needs and promotes communication with clients' professional advisors such as CPAs, Estate Planning Attorneys, and Business Advisors. Having the resources and backing of one of the largest financial services companies in AXA Advisors, and numerous other leading financial services partners, he is able to bring a variety of innovative, practical ideas and products to clients which results in custom strategies to help them address their needs and goals.

Bob is very involved in the local community through a variety of volunteer roles. He is currently serving on the Saddleback Valley YMCA Board of Managers. He has volunteered as coach or assistant coach for a variety of local youth sports, including Mission Viejo Girls Softball, YMCA Basketball and T-ball programs, AYSO Soccer, and Serra Catholic School Basketball. He is a committee member of the Serra Padres, and is a former long-time member of the Rotary Club of Mission Viejo. Prior to beginning his career in the financial services field, he was an auditor in the healthcare, banking, and public accounting industries for 10 years. He is a graduate of Bentley College in Waltham, MA. For additional information, please visit www.robertjduffy.com.

Robert.Duffy@axa-advisors.com
www.robertjduffy.com
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As a Financial Professional at Wealth Management Strategies, I am dedicated to helping my clients build secure financial futures. My goal is to educate my clients so they are able to make informed financial decisions to avoid future obstacles that could derail their financial dreams. Financial planning becomes a process of developing, implementing and monitoring over many years.

With over 16 years in the industry, nine years with Morgan Stanley and seven years with AXA Advisors, LLC I have the experience and knowledge to help you develop and implement a comprehensive financial strategy.

Having resided in Orange County for over 23 years, maintaining a strong sense of community and a solid professional foundation are very important to me. My community activities, honors and professional affiliations include:

• Awarded title of Retirement Planning Specialist by AXA Advisors, based upon successful receipt of a Certificate in Retirement Planning from Wharton School of Business
• FINRA Securities Registration series 7, 63, 65, 9. 10.
• California Health & Life License
• 2006 Tustin Man of the Year
• Member Tustin Host Lions
• Member Tustin Chamber of Commerce
• City of Tustin Community Service Commission, Commissioner.

My personal interests are sailing, snow skiing, and spending time with family and friends. I reside in Tustin, California with my wife Kristi of 20 years.

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Brent Wood Koch is a managing principal of Wealth Management Strategies and President of Paramount Strategies Group. Brent brings over 25 years of experience to WMS. Prior to WMS, as president of Paramount Strategies Group and Affinity Marketing Partners, he has completed business with some of the most affluent families, business owners and executives across the country. Since joining AXA Advisors, LLC in 1988, he has been recognized as one of AXA's elite with many honors and awards. Over the last ten years, Brent has designed and implemented many sophisticated estate, business and wealth transfer strategies. On a national basis, he works closely with his clients' attorneys, accountants and advisors to design the strategies that satisfy their needs. Brent is an active member of his Church and community serving in various capacities. He is active in several national and local charities. Brent lives with his wife Jana and their four daughters in Laguna Niguel, California.

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Mark started in the insurance industry with Mutual of New York (MONY) in 1979. Since 1982 he has worked almost exclusively with law enforcement associations, focusing on employee benefits and life insurance planning. Mark's daughter, Samantha Meredith Curtin, joined him in 2006; she is a financial professional who spends the majority of her time meeting with law enforcement families in regards to their life insurance and investment needs. Mark received his Bachelors and Masters degrees from the University of California, Irvine.

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Brent has been in the financial services industry since 1994. His specialties at Wealth Management Strategies, Irvine, CA, focus on asset and portfolio management with a strong concentration in retirement strategies. Prior to joining WMS in 2004, Brent worked for Goldman Sachs LLC in New York and served as Vice President of Equity Trading and Market Making, NASDAQ Division. Brent graduated from the University of Michigan with honors and holds degrees in English and Economics.

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After graduating from San Diego State University with a degree in Finance, Rick spent 35+ years in retail and banking. In 2001, Rick and his wife of 28 years, Jeanne, reallocated to Lake Havasu City, Arizona. His personal interests and hobbies include church, family, baseball, golf and fishing. Rick joined the WMS team in late 2001. Like other WMS advisors, he utilizes a team approach as well as adding a CPA partnership for an additional set of eyes and ears. Small business planning and retirement planning are key in Rick's day-to-day operations.

Rick.Jones@trustedadvisors.com
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Financial Consultant

Jason began his career in the financial services industry in 2002. He specializes in Tax-Qualified Plans, Life Insurance, Asset Management and Retirement Distribution Income Strategies. He works strategically with clients, and their CPAs and Attorneys to help develop and implement suitable recommendations.

Jason graduated from Quinnipiac University in Hamden, CT with a B.S. in International Business and a minor in Spanish.

Jason and his wife Candace reside in Las Vegas, Nevada and are the proud parents of Elaina Marie Souza.

AXA Advisors
5275 Arville St., Suite 308
Las Vegas, NV 89118

702-362-6234 x *822 office
702-221-9703 fax
702-219-3686 cell
www.jasonasouza.com
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Paul has an excellent understanding of the brokerage investment platform as well as an extensive understanding of the equity and bond markets. Paul works with both individual and small business clients in the following areas; retirement planning, insurance analysis, business planning, and case design.

He continuously seeks to develop his skill set to offer his clients the broadest range of services. Most recently, Paul received a Certificate in Retirement Planning from The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, and was awarded the title of Retirement Planning Specialist by AXA Advisors.

Prior to entering the financial services industry and joining AXA Advisors in 2001, Paul spent 7 years in the Education Department of Sea World of Florida working in various roles. Paul held the position of Instructor and Supervisor of Education during his time with Sea World. He also worked as the Operational Manager/Consultant for the development and launching of the International Space Station Visitor's Complex at the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida. Paul also actively serves in the Central Florida community where he lives with his wife Helen and his two children, Jordan and Parker. Paul is an active member of these organizations: Boy Scouts of America, Seminole Club of Greater Orlando, West Orange Chamber of Commerce, Central Florida Hotel and Lodging Association, Men of Holy Family.

California Insurance License # 0D58297

Paul M. Green
Retirement Planning Specialist
AXA Advisors LLC
7009 Dr. Phillips Blvd., Suite 220
Orlando, FL 32819

407-370-0327 office
407-370-0389 fax
www.paulmgreen.com
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Michael has established himself as a leader in the financial services industry, offering both individuals and small businesses products and services in the areas of retirement planning, estate planning strategies, and business continuation planning. As part of his commitment to continue growing professionally, Michael recently completed the coursework for a Wharton Certificate in Retirement Planning. He has been with AXA Advisors since 1989 and has been honored for his accomplishments on several occasions (a Distinguished Performance Citation, National Leaders Club, Centurion, the Million Dollar Round Table and AXA's prestigious Hall of Fame).

Michael earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Business Administration from Loras College in Dubuque, IA and a Master's Degree from the University of Louisville in Louisville, KY. He has also passed the National Association of Securities Dealers (FINRA) examination series 7, 63, 65 and holds a state life, health, and variable annuity insurance license.

Michael's commitment and dedication to service carry over into all aspects of his life. He is a leader in his community and is an active member of: Economic Development Commission investor, President Rotary Club of Dr. Phillips, Florida, Member Central Florida Hotel and Lodging Association, Member of School Board of Holy Family and Member West Orange Chamber of Commerce.

Michael and his wife, Pamela, live in the Dr. Phillips area with their youngest daughter Mary, 17, who attends Bishop Moore Catholic High School.

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Qualifications: Paul has twelve years of experience as a financial professional with seven of those years serving as the director of the Financial & Pension Services Department of Minard-Ames. For the past nine years Paul has focused on working in the retirement plan market, establishing and servicing retirement plans such as 401(k) & Profit-Sharing Plans, Pension Plans, and Simple & SEP IRAs.

Paul Batt and his team provide retirement plan services and strategies to business owners, their businesses and employees. Paul and his team are committed and dedicated to providing plan sponsors and participants with the services and information needed to design, install and maintain a competitive retirement plan program which meets or exceeds all of the plan's goals and objectives, as well as the requirements and service standards of the Internal Revenue Service and the Department of Labor.

Paul enjoys spending time with his family, traveling, the outdoors, scuba diving, and going to Phoenix Suns' games with his wife, Rachel. Paul and Rachel have three children and reside in Gilbert, Arizona.

Education / Designations:

• The American College - Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC)
• The American College - Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU)
• Institute of Business & Finance - Certified Fund Specialist (CFS)
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration - University of Phoenix

Organizations:

• Million Dollar Round Table - seven-year qualification
• Society of Financial Services Professionals - Phoenix Chapter
• National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors - Scottsdale Chapter
• Board Member - Arizona Center for the Blind and Visually impaired

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Clinton has a passion for financial services and enjoys helping his clients make important decisions regarding their finances. He does this by guiding clients through the planning process and implementing what is of highest priority to that client. Clinton's focuses on working with businesses in exploring and finding benefit strategies for their owners and employees through effective tax advantaged vehicles, as well as coordinated estate planning strategies.

Committed to professional education, Clinton graduated from Arizona State University with a Bachelors Degree in Finance. He is currently enrolled in curriculum with The American College, which offers advanced education and certifications for financial professionals. He is a Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) and a Certified Life Underwriter (CLU), both professional designations of The American College.

To expand his knowledge and to grow professionally, Clinton completed the course work for a Wharton Certificate in Retirement Planning at The Wharton Business School in Pennsylvania. He attends an 'Annual Summit' meeting at The Wharton Business School to continue to build his knowledge. He has achieved the Qualified Plan Specialist title, which is awarded by AXA Advisors, based upon successful completion of an internal training program and written assessment. This title was earned through vigorous training on Qualified Plans such as 401k, Profit Sharing, and Defined Benefit Plans. He attends an annual educational conference at Pepperdine University to stay on top of current trends.

Clinton feels it a priority to serve the community and to put family first. His overall vision is to enrich other people's lives through sound advice, encouragement and positive feedback . He is very active in the community. He served as the President of the Yucaipa Valley Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors for the 2007 and 2008 year. Representing the Chamber, he was interviewed by CNN Local regarding the success of his 2007 term as the President of the Chamber. He is a Board of Director for C.H.A.R.L.E.E, an organization that provides a safe place for abused, abandoned and neglected children. He also serves on the Economic Development and Advisory Committee for the City of Yucaipa.

Clinton currently serves on the Gift & Estate Planning Advisory Council for Cal State San Bernardino (CSUSB). He is a member of the Riverside Estate Planning Council, the San Bernardino Estate Planning Council, the Planned Giving Round Table of the Inland Empire, as well as the Professional Advisors Council (PAC) of San Bernardino/ Redlands. Further, he is also a member of the Inland Association for Continuity of Care (IACC).

Clinton played baseball at Ricks College and BYU. He enjoys playing and watching sports. Clinton is happily married to his wife, Paige, and together they have four beautiful children.

Retirement Planning Specialist
Qualified Plan Specialist
CA Insurance License #: 0D65867

(909) 792-8394 office
Clinton.Brown@AXA-Advisors.com
www.clintonbrown.com
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Andrea Bauer, CPA is the Controller for Wealth Management Strategies. Prior to joining WMS, Andrea was a Principal and Shareholder with the firm of Hansen Barnett & Maxwell CPAs, in Salt Lake City, Utah. During her 16 years in public practice she gained extensive expertise in the areas of partnership taxation, estate and trust taxation, and pension and retirement planning. Her experience includes both tax compliance and consulting. Andrea is also a Registered Representative of AXA Advisors, LLC, and, in this capacity, she does not offer tax advice or provide accounting services.

Andrea received a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting from the University of Utah in 1988, and a Master of Professional Accountancy degree from the University of Utah in 1990.

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Upon graduating from the Davis Eccles School of Business at the University of Utah, Jared entered the financial services industry in 1997. As a general practitioner, Jared helps his clients in various aspects of financial planning from investment management to the strategic use of insurance to education funding. He focuses on the small business marketplace. Working collaboratively with clients, and their CPAs and attorneys, he helps small business owners develop and implement suitable recommendations for succession strategies, benefit strategies and wealth preservation.

Active in the industry, Jared is a member of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors, serving on several different committees.

When Jared is away from his clients he can usually be found serving in his community, coaching baseball, football and basketball. His most rewarding time is spent with his beautiful wife Sarah and their seven wonderful children.

Jared.Johnsen@axa-advisors.com
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Brian focuses on helping people "at or near retirement" make important decisions that affect their retirement plan. Committed to ongoing education, Brian holds a certificate in Retirement Planning from the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, and is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional.

Active in the industry, Brian is a member of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA). He currently serves on the executive board of his local chapter. Additionally, he has qualified for the industry's prestigious Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT), an international association of leading financial professionals recognized as the standard of excellence in the life insurance-based financial services industry.

Active in the community, Brian is the Salt Lake City Chapter Director for the Parents Television Council, an organization whose mission is to promote and restore responsibility and decency to the entertainment viewed by children.

www.brianurie.com
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California Insurance License #0578916

As a financial professional with more than 25 years of experience, John creates value for clients by providing them with the professional knowledge and experience necessary to help them achieve their financial goals, offering ongoing service, individual attention and advice as their needs change.

Active in the industry, John is a member of the Society of Financial Services Professionals. He has also earned membership in the industry's prestigious Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT), recognized as the standard of excellence in the financial services industry.

John graduated from Excelsior College with a Bachelor's degree in business. Committed to professional education as a means to better serve his clients, John has earned the Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU) and Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) professional designations, as well as his Master of Science in Financial Services (MSFS) from The American College. He has also earned the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP^®) professional certification. John is also a proponent of education for his clients, and conducts regular public seminars on personal finance as well as Continuing Education courses for CPAs through Cal State San Marcos, Mira Costa College and Palomar College in the Northern San Diego area.

Active in his community, John has served on city commissions for the City of Vista for over a decade. He is a volunteer leader for the Boy Scouts of America, he is an active member of his church and loves the outdoors. John lives with his wife and six children in Vista, California.

(760) 941-1200 office
(760) 295-5566 fax
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Kevin G. Bauer CFP^®, ChFC, CLU is the managing Principal of Wealth Management Strategies (WMS). For over 25 years, Kevin has committed himself to creating a financial firm capable of providing clients with the most comprehensive and professional financial services available. Specializing in high net worth individuals, his expertise in highly technical financial planning, portfolio management and estate planning strategies has helped him build trusted and lasting relationships with his clients. Kevin is a recognized leader in the financial services industry, having received numerous honors and awards. An active participant in his church and community, Kevin regularly volunteers his time and resources in the service of others. As a husband and father of four children, he finds his true joy and happiness while spending time with family and friends.

Kevin.Bauer@axa-advisors.com
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Stephen brings over 24 years of experience as a Financial Professional and a Managing Principal on the Wealth Management Strategies' team. He earned his CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ designation in 1991 and has also earned the designations of Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU) and Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC).

Stephen utilizes a team approach to his comprehensive financial planning, and has particular experience in retirement and estate planning strategies, risk and, investment management strategies and asset allocation.

Stephen and his wife Kathy have been married for 24 years and have three children. They currently reside in Mesa, Arizona.

Steve.Captain@axa-advisors.com
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A CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ practitioner, Jared entered the financial services industry in 2002. Working collaboratively with clients, and their CPAs and attorneys, he helps to develop and implement suitable recommendations for wealth management plans. A graduate of the Marriott School of Management at Brigham Young University (B.S., Business Management), Jared lives in Mesa, AZ with his wife Rachel and their two beautiful daughters, Lynnea and Kaisa and a handsome young son, Luke.

Jared.Williams@axa-advisors.com
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John has been committed to providing exceptional service to his clients since entering the financial services industry in 1989, and has earned his industry designation as a Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU). John is a life and qualifying member of The Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT), a current MDRT Top of the Table qualifier, and a member of the International Forum, Society of Financial Service Professionals and Southern Arizona Estate Planning Council. John's practice focuses on helping business owners, professionals and high net worth individuals. His objective is to help his clients achieve their financial goals through wealth preservation and succession strategies.

As an active member of his local community, John currently serves on the board of the Tucson Medical Center Planned Giving Council. John is an avid reader, who prides himself in keeping up on current financial concepts and matters. He enjoys spending time with his wife, Kim, three children and grandson.

John.Levin@axa-advisors.com
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Paul began his financial services career with Northwestern Mutual in 1983, with a focus on business and estate planning strategies. Paul served as a regional consultant in the field working collaboratively with advisor's teams over a 16 year period. Inspired by insights from his role as a financial team member over that period, Paul founded Collaborate Financial in 1999, a patented client/advisor collaborative virtual family office platform, and served as CEO of that venture for 3 years.

In 2001 Paul established The Wealth Management Alliance, a producer group focused on joint work and alliance business models for the high net worth market. This venture led to the formation of Succession Capital Alliance (SCA) in 2005, an affiliate of the national premium financing firm, Capital Management Strategies (CMS). In 2008, Paul began his practice at AXA-Equitable Life Insurance Company (NY, NY) and AXA Network, LLC through the formation of Wealth Management Strategies (WMS), an innovative firm of firm's organization serving the financial needs of the affluent family and business markets. Paul represents the Estate and Legacy planning focus of WMS, through his company, Living Legacy Systems, LLC, the distributor of LegacyTrax™. LegacyTrax™ is a patent pending Financial Professional and client interactive software platform designed to illustrate the efficient use of estate assets and specialized estate management strategies.

As an accomplished speaker he has been asked to participate on panel discussions and main platforms at the Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT), International Forum, NAIFA and NAPFA annual meetings. Paul is a life member of MDRT, The International Forum, and a MDRT Top of the Table qualifier. Paul earned a Business Degree from the University of Arizona and industry designations of Certified Financial Planner (CFP®), Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU), and Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC).

Paul.Robb@LegacyTrax.com
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