Market Watch

January 28, 2012 @ 07:06 AM

Dow Jones Industrials 12,660.46- 74.17
Nasdaq Composite 2,816.55+ 11.27
Nasdaq 100 2,461.77+ 7.14
S&P 500 1,316.33- 2.10
NYSE Composite 7,876.61- 7.29
10 Year Treasury Note 1.90- 0.03

[ Markets | Charts | Quotes | Portfolio ]


Market data delayed per exchange rules.
All quotes are in US Eastern Time (EST).
© eSignal. A division of
Interactive Data Corporation. (NYSE:IDC)
All rights reserved.
  • Text Size: A A A

WELCOME to our Website…

For decades, the Illinois Branch office has held a long and rewarding relationship with the citizens of Illinois and the surrounding communities. Generations of families and businesses have relied on us to consistently assist them with their financial strategies and personal service. Today, we continue to offer our clients the guidance needed to help them plan for a secure financial future. This website should serve as a great resource to you, in seeking more information about our firm, Financial Professionals, Management team, financial products and services.
Our Management Team - Our firm is lead by our two Divisional Executive Vice Presidents, John C. Passananti, CLU and Tammy L. Butts -- in partnership with Divisional Vice Presidents; Pierre Pajak, CFP,ChFC,CLU, Kyle B. Zake, Edward Silverman, Antonette Gambini, CFP and Patrick Walsh. To learn more about our management team, simply click on "About Us > Managers" located on the menu bar on the left side of the screen.
Our Professionals - With over 250 financial professionals, we work diligently to garner the trust and confidence of our valuable clients, while striving to provide the highest level of service to address your financial needs and concerns. To learn more about our team or request a confidential meeting, simply click on "About Us > Our Professionals" link located at the top of this page.
Opportunities at AXA Advisors - It is an exciting time of unprecedented growth for the financial services and insurance industries. As one of the nation's premier financial services organizations, AXA Advisors provides opportunities for motivated, focused and enthusiastic professionals seeking an entrepreneurial challenge and who have the desire to help others achieve their financial goals. Changing demographics, volatile markets and consumers’ ongoing needs for financial products and services mean exceptional opportunities for talented individuals. For more information, review “About Us – Professional Opportunities” available on the drop down menu of this site and contact us for consideration. EOE M/F/D/V
Serving Our Community - Maintaining a strong sense of community, our firm has a long tradition of civic commitment whereas we believe in being active and giving back to the communities we serve. Many members of our local branch play an active role in various charitable and civic organizations.
Products And Services To Help Meet Your Needs - As part of AXA Financial, a member of the global AXA Group*, we have the tools necessary to help our clients meet their retirement, education, asset accumulation, income protection and estate preservation goals. Some of the financial products and services available to individuals and businesses include: 
  • Financial Strategies 
  • Retirement Funding
  • Estate Planning* 
  • Investment Planning 
  • Business Planning - for businesses of all sizes 
  • Education Funding Programs 
  • Executive Benefit Plans 
  • Qualified Employee Benefit Plans - such as 401(k) plans 
  • Employee Benefit Plans - such as group life insurance 
  • Life Insurance
  • Annuities (both deferred and immediate)
  • Mutual Funds

*"AXA Group" refers to AXA, a holding company for an international financial services company, together with its direct and indirect consolidated subsidiaries. * Estate Planning is funded through life insurance and other financial products.

Newsletters

When Key Players Can't Work

If a company is a two-owner business or its success relies on a few key players, key-person life or disability insurance could possibly offset the risk that the premature disability or death of a major contributor could ruin its future prospects.

Insurance for Two Could Benefit Your Heirs

Survivorship life insurance offers a way to help a couple's heirs pay estate taxes, probate costs, and other final expenses — and could be especially important after 2012 when the federal estate tax is scheduled to be significantly higher. Even if the estate tax doesn't apply to an estate, the insurance proceeds could benefit heirs or a favorite charity.

Variable Annuities and Your Retirement Strategy

An insurance product may appeal to pre-retirees who want to invest more of their current incomes for retirement and defer taxes on market gains. A variable annuity enables investors to pursue investment gains with the option to purchase guarantees (for an additional cost) to help protect against the downside risks of investing in the markets.

HOT TOPIC: Understanding the Three New U.S. Trade Agreements

Congress recently approved trade agreements with South Korea, Columbia, and Panama. They are the first U.S. trade agreements in four years. This article examines the pros and cons of the agreements and how they may stimulate the U.S. economy.

More Newsletters →

Calculators

College Funding

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

Retirement Portfolio Lifespan

How Long Will Your Funds Last?

Savings Goals

How much do you need to save each year to meet your long-term financial goals?

Life Insurance

How much life insurance would you need to produce a sufficient income stream for your family?

More Calculators →
backforward