Sam J. Alame - Agent
Sam J. Alame CLU, ChFC, MSFS - Agent

Insurance and Financial Services

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.





Sam Alame is an agent licensed to sell insurance through New York Life and is licensed with various other independent unaffiliated insurance companies in the state of IL, CA (Ca. Ins. Lic. 0E15946), IA, MD, MI, VA and WI.



Sam Alame is a Registered Representative of and offers securities products & services through NYLIFE Securities, Member FINRA/SIPC, a registered broker-dealer. In this regard, this communication is strictly intend for individuals residing in the state of IL, CA, MD, VA, and WI. No offers may be made or accepted from any resident outside the specific state referenced.  
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