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February 06, 2012 @ 04:41 AM

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Greg Gough, ChFC
Brent Thummel, ChFC, CFP
Greg Stahl

Greg R. Gough, ChFC, Brent Thummel, ChFC, CFP and Greg Stahl of Gough Financial Group, Inc. would like to welcome you to their Website.

From their office in Wichita, Kansas, each share in the same vision and philosophy of giving their clients superior advice and quality products and services. Each member of Gough Financial Group, Inc. is committed to the firm’s core operating principles:

  • Client Focus – We are committed to serving and meeting the needs of our clients.
  • Integrity – We are honest, professional and consistent in all matters.
  • Teamwork – We collaborate across the global organization to achieve shared goals.
  • Learning Organization – We acquire and leverage every bit of information available to grow our business by helping our clients address their financial goals.
  • Passion for Winning – We are in business to help our clients win.
  • A Great Place to Work – We foster an environment where our people can achieve and flourish.

(AXA Advisors, LLC is an equal-opportunity employer - A/A M/F/D/V)

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