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Axa Advisors

Financial Consultant

Welcome to the website of Ted J. Soltys, Jr.

Ted J. Soltys, Jr. started his career with AXA-Advisors in May 1983. He focuses on the small to medium sized business market, helping his clients with long term care, succession planning,  individual estate and retirement planning strategies.  Ted is a top associate with AXA Advisors, consistently achieving the company’s Centurion level or above and, in 1997, he was inducted into its Hall of Fame. Ted received the company’s Hallmark I award in 2000, and the Hallmark II award in 2006 which recognizes lifetime production. Ted achieved AXA Advisors Distinguished Service Award in 2007, an honor showing his constant commitment to his clients and a high level of service. Ted is a member of the elite Sterling Group, a division of AXA Advisors, LLC, and a member of NAIFA (National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors).

 

Ted holds FINRA Series 6, 7, 63, 65 registrations and is licensed to sell insurance in AZ, CO, FL, IA, IL, MI, OR & UT.

 

Ted is one of the Financial Professionals selected to participate in the highly successful BluePrints® For Tomorrow program. BluePrints® For Tomorrow is a program that helps business owners work “on” their business, not just “in” it. A few of the blueprints offered in this program are: key employee retention, legacy planning, and wealth accumulation and asset protection. BluePrints® for Tomorrow  program is a series of blueprints that help you deal with the '"what-ifs" you face.

 

Ted enjoys spending time with his wife Kristin and their children. He is an active volunteer with PADS, and has been involved in youth soccer and competitive swimming for many years. He has been a member of four national record setting relays and still competes in Masters Swimming, specializing in butterfly and freestyle events.   

 

Newsletters

Be Ready for a Change in Interest Rates

Fluctuating interest rates can be challenging for bond investors who want to reinvest their principal. When rates are low, they may have to accept lower yields; when rates rise when principal is tied up, they may not be able to benefit. One strategy to help manage reinvestment risk is to build a bond ladder.

Understanding the Appeal of Mutual Funds for High-Income Households

Mutual fund ownership increases directly with household income. In fact, 81% of households with incomes of $200,000 or more own mutual funds. What is it about mutual funds that attracts affluent investors?

Growth, Value, or Both

The average annual return for large-cap value stocks was about 2.1% higher than for large-cap growth stocks, yet growth stocks outperformed value stocks in 13 out of 30 years. This article examines the difference between the two approaches and describes why holding both may help investors take advantage of a variety of market conditions.

Understanding the Appeal of Share Buybacks

The amount of money devoted to corporate stock buybacks surged throughout 2010 and 2011 as large companies sought ways to spend their cash stockpiles and reward shareholders. This article looks at how corporate buybacks work, why they have become more common in the current economic climate, and what they typically mean for investors.

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