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February 12, 2012 @ 12:44 PM

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Glanz Financial, LLC

There may never be a better time to begin building your future. What's your plan?

LARRY GLANZ, CPA

With AXA Advisors, LLC since 1995
Certified Public Accountant since 1981*
Member of MACPA (Michigan Association of CPA's)
Member of AGC (Association of General Contractors)
Member of FEPC (Financial & Estate Planning Council)

Qualified Plan Specialist (QPS) and Executive Benefits Specialist (EBS)

Member of MDRT (Million Dollar Round Table)
Graduate of University of Windsor - Year of Graduation 1976
Degree - Business Administration
Married with 1 daughter

WELCOME TO MY SITE!  EXPLORE AND LEARN!

 

 

*I do not perform accountancy services in my role as a financial professional with AXA Advisors

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