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Paul Stanley, CTS®, CFS®, CIS™, MSFS

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Registered Principal
Saint Augustine, FL
CTS® CFS® CIS™
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About Paul

Paul Stanley has been assisting clients implement creative solutions for retirement, wealth transfer, tax reduction/deferral, business succession and financial planning for over 21 years.  He received his Masters of Science in Financial Services and CFS designation from The Institute of Business & Finance.  Paul is also a Certified Income Specialist and Board Certified in Asset Allocation. In 2001, he coauthored “The Twelve Financial Pitfalls Seniors Should Avoid”.  Paul also acts as a coach and mentor to other advisors.

Paul is passionate about helping others work toward living a worry-free life and achieving a healthy retirement.  Paul resides in North Florida and services client throughout the US. 

Education

Master of Science in Financial Services (MSFS)

Licenses

Series 6
Series 7
Series 24
Series 66

IBF Designations

Certified Tax Specialist
Tax planning strategies for individuals, businesses, and retirement accounts.
Certified Fund Specialist
Deep, practical knowledge of mutual funds, ETFs, and managed portfolios.
Certified Income Specialist
Retirement income planning, withdrawal strategies, and distribution optimization.
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