Planning for your financial success!

As with most other things in life, the key to achieving your long-term financial objectives is planning. Your goal may be to fund your children’s college education, protect your family during your working years, or guarantee your own retirement security. These things won’t happen by accident. It’s important to determine what you’d like to achieve financially and then map out a strategy that will help you meet those goals. The good news is that it’s never too late to start.


Of course, planning your financial future can be intimidating. Luckily, you don't have to do it alone. We are trained professionals who can help you identify your financial needs and then determine which insurance and financial products can best help you meet your objectives.


Please use our Web site as a resource, and do not hesitate to contact us for additional information or to schedule a meeting. Thank you for your interest.



Michael A. Rudolph, LTCP and William J. Schafer, ChFC are licensed to sell insurance through New York Life and may be licensed with various other independent unaffiliated insurance companies in the states of Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky and Florida. No insurance business may be conducted outside these states referenced.


Michael A. Rudolph, LTCP and William J. Schafer, CHFC are Registered Representatives of and offer securities products and services through NYLIFE Securities LLC, Member FINRA/SIPC, a registered broker-dealer. In this regard, this communication is strictly intended for individuals residing in the states of Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky and Florida. No offers may be made or accepted from any resident outside the specific states referenced.


Michael A. Rudolph, LTCP and William J. Schafer, ChFC are also separately registered as investment adviser representatives under Eagle Strategies LLC, a registered investment adviser, offering advisory services in the states of Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky and Florida. As such, these services are strictly intended for individuals residing in these states.



Bailey and Associates, Inc. is not owned or operated by NYLIFE Securities LLC or its affiliates.

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