Your Financial Professional & Insurance Agent james e. council

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420 lexington avenue
15th floor
new york, new york 10170

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Cell: 757-807-0444

Text: 475-445-1772

Email jecouncil@ft.newyorklife.com

My approach

Helping clients understand their options and achieve their goals are what make my job so rewarding. Every client is unique, so together we can develop a personalized approach that meets today's needs and tomorrow's as well.

Solutions to fit your needs.

Here to help you plan for today and tomorrow.

With so many options and complex information, making financial decisions isn’t easy. That’s why I’m here to help you understand what's right for you.

Together we can create a strategy that's customized to your needs and goals. I believe that we’re in this together for the longhaul, so you can count on me to help manage and update our approach as your life changes.

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Experienced professional

Protect your family – now and into the future.

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Here's how I can help.

Protection Planning

Life Insurance can help protect your family by replacing lost income and providing a financial safety net if you or your spouse dies. Long-term care insurance can help pay for care and protect your lifestyle in the event of an unexpected health event.

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Retirement Income

Whether you want to travel the world, spend time with the grandkids, or just make sure all your day-to-day expenses are covered, a steady, dependable source of income can provide valuable peace of mind.

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We believe Love Takes Action™

Through services ranging from life insurance to financial strategy, weʼve helped millions turn their love for their families into policies that help protect them. We personally serve each client by providing guidance and support through lifeʼs biggest moments.

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Life is a journey. We're here to help you along the way.

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Planning for retirement.

How do you make sure that you’ll have the income you need as you head into retirement? You may want to consider a strategy that lets you maintain your lifestyle, helps you save, helps cover some costs for extended periods of care, or provides a stream of income when you retire.

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Getting married.

Merging your personal and financial lives means figuring out what works best for the two of you. You can customize a plan to protect you now and grow with you into the future.

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Growing your family.

With the right approach you can safeguard your family's future and prepare for your own financial needs. We can help you protect your biggest assets and also give you access to funds to help with big expenses like tuition or surprise expenses like medical bills or home repairs.