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January 27, 2012 @ 05:40 PM

S&P 500 1,316.33- 2.10
10 Year Treasury Note 1.90- 0.03

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Welcome to my Web site, where you’ll find a wealth of information in the form of newsletter articles, calculators, and research reports.

I hope your visit will help you understand the opportunities and potential rewards that are available when you take a proactive approach to your personal financial situation. I have created this Web site to help you gain a better understanding of the financial concepts behind insurance, investing, retirement, estate planning, and wealth preservation. Most important, I hope you see the value of working with skilled professionals to pursue your financial goals.
I'm here to help educate you about the basic concepts of financial management; to help you learn more about who we are; and to give you fast, easy access to market performance data. I hope you take advantage of this resource and visit often. Be sure to add this site to your list of "favorites" in your Internet browser.
And now a little about me...
Alec Cameron is a divisional Vice President for AXA Advisors’ Western Division, and a member of the company’s Sterling Group – a select group of financial professionals who are distinguished for achieving a high standard of experience and service. Mr. Cameron’s particular focus is on comprehensive financial planning and services for individuals and business owners in the areas of asset management strategies, retirement planning, business succession, and estate conservation.

Mr. Cameron also leads a team of 25 advisors and specializes in training and development of new financial advisors. As part of this continuing education, he has completed the curriculum and exams for the following:
CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ * (CFP®)
CHARTERED LIFE UNDERWRITER® ** (CLU®)
Masters of Business Administration (MBA), Regis University, Denver, Colorado
FINRA Registrations: Series 7, Series 24, Series 66
Mr. Cameron received his Bachelor of Science Degree from Colorado School of Mines in Chemical Engineering and Petroleum Refining.


*CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, and  are certification marks owned by Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. These marks are awarded to individuals who successfully complete the CFP Board's initial and ongoing certification requirements.


**CLU®, CHARTERD LIFE UNDERWRITER®.  Advisors with the CLU® designation are required to serve you with the highest level of professionalism. The authority to use the CLU® mark is granted by the Certification Committee of the Board of Trustees of The American College, and that privilege is contingent on adherence to strict ethical guidelines.

Newsletters

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Tax Law Keeps S Corporations Attractive

S corporations are more common than C corporations and partnerships, perhaps because they are not subject to the corporate tax. Instead, profits and losses flow directly to shareholders, who are currently taxed at lower individual income tax rates. Read why reorganizing as an S corporation may be a smart move.

HOT TOPIC: Will Federal Reserve Tactics Help the Ailing U.S. Economy?

This article looks at policy tools that the Federal Reserve has used in the past and may use going forward in its attempts to spur economic growth. It also explains the possible implications of a long-term, low-interest-rate environment for investors, savers, and retirees.

What Do Price/Earnings Ratios Really Have to Offer?

It's not hard to find the price/earnings ratios of publicly traded companies or even the market as a whole reported in the news. Unfortunately, it may be difficult to understand what the numbers mean without the ability to make meaningful comparisons.

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Federal Income Tax

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