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8675 Bluebonnet Boulevard
Suite A
Baton Rouge, LA 70810

Michael P. Austin, CFP® and Associates

225-768-8080

 
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Michael has over 30 years experience in the financial services business. In addition to obtaining his CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification in 1996, Michael holds the Chartered Life Underwriter and Chartered Financial Consultant designations. This means that we strive to provide advice and products that will help you pursue your financial goals.

In addition to life and health insurance products, Michael specializes in the following areas:

  • Retirement income planning
  • IRA and 401k rollovers
  • Employee Benefits
  • Annuities
  • Executive compensation
  • Long Term Care planning

With the goal to pursue success in these areas, we work with various advisors when needed. The Client's objectives always come first when designing any plan.

Mike is a Qualifying and Life Member of The Million Dollar Round Table, a member of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors, and the Society of Financial Service Professionals. His past honors include being named LION of the Year and one of Baton Rouge Business Report's "Top 40 Under 40". He is very community minded and serves on the Board of several charitable organizations. Mike is married and has one daughter.

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