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AXA - Benjamin P. Hudson
Welcome to my web site.  I am Ben Hudson, the Executive Vice President to the American Division for AXA/Equitable.  My career with Equitable began in 1977 after graduating from Northern Michigan University in 1976.  Within one year I was promoted to District Manager, and was later promoted to Agency Manager in Southfield, Michigan in 1993.  Today, I am the Senior Branch Manager of the Great Lakes Branch in Troy, Michigan.
 
As a manager I have earned several NCA, DLA, Regional Builders Trophy awards, and the National Builders Trophy.  My primary focus for the Branch has been the development of two Agency Managers, as well as promoting, developing and educating our Proven Producer Groups and our Established Sales Force.
 
In my 30 years as a financial professional I have been dedicated to working with individuals and businesses in building their financial futures.  I am a member of the prestigious Equitable Hall of Fame and a life and qualifying member of the MDRT, as well as a member of AALU.
 
My wife, Karen, and I live in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, with my son Brett, and our chocolate Lab, Luke.  My two favorite pastimes are hockey and golf (not necessarily in that order).
 
Benjamin Hudson
Executive Vice President / Senior Branch Manager
Great Lakes Branch - AXA Advisors

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Phone: (248) 641-2626

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