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January 27, 2012 @ 06:12 PM

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Schlichter Financial Services

Charlie Schlichter

Hello, and welcome to my web site. I am a financial professional for AXA Advisors, LLC. Wanting to help people is what first attracted me to the financial services industry, and that is what has kept me going throughout my career.

I work to help clients protect themselves, their families and their businesses from the unexpected turns life often takes, and to help guide them toward a solid financial future.

Whether you are interested in protection for your family, education funding for your children, a secure retirement or the growth of your business, I want to help you achieve your goals by designing a financial strategy specific to your needs.

If I can be of assistance to you, your family or your business in helping to make any financial goal a reality, please contact me.

 

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