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February 11, 2012 @ 08:48 PM

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Southard General Group

My name is Paul Southard.  As a financial professional with AXA Advisors, LLC,  and a active member of the East Islip, New York community, I am dedicated to helping individuals and businesses build their financial futures.

As an AXA Advisors Financial Professional, I am dedicated to helping my clients build a secure, prosperous, financial future to last them for generations. 

As you know, the world is changing, unemployment is rising, and the world isn't the same place it use to be. My job is to assist you in mapping out your financial goals and to select the appropriate products to help you work toward your objectives through AXA Advisors and its affiliates. I can offer a broad range of financial products and services that are detailed to your needs.

 

To stay on top of my field and develop my professional skills over my 26 year career, I've regularly attended industry training and certification programs. This includes being a member of the Million Dollar Round Table. My academic achievements include:

  • A Bachelors of Arts Degree in Finance and Insurance from Northeastern University in Boston, MA.
  • FINRA Securities Registrations: Series 6, Series 7, Series 63 & Series 65 




My education, experience and professional affiliations have fostered my practical approach to offering financial products and planning services to my clients.  I look forward to working with you on any future endeavors 
 

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