Alina Trigub
Managing Partner
Alina Trigub, TEDx speaker and the founder of SAMO Financial LLC is dedicated to positively impacting individuals by teaching them to achieve their financial goals. With a passion for promoting the advantages of passive real estate investing, she diligently educates her students about optimizing their portfolios. Alina strongly emphasizes explaining the benefits of passive investing and providing insights into tax advantages.
Her overarching objective is to empower individuals to build wealth for themselves and their families, a philosophy aligned with the wisdom of Warren Buffett, who once noted, “Someone is sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree a long time ago.”
Alina holds an MBA in Finance and Management from Rutgers University, complemented by a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accountancy from the City University of New York. Her professional journey includes roles as a Tax Accountant at Ernst & Young, private accounting sector engagements, and over two decades of successful experience in the information technology industry. Subsequently, she led investor relations at a private equity firm for several years before pursuing her entrepreneurial and investment aspirations full-time.
As a distinguished speaker, Alina has presented at prestigious events such as the IMN conference in NYC, the Private Wealth Management Summit, the Raising Money Summit, the Multifamily Foundation Workshop, and various academic institutions including Hunter College (CUNY), Stockton University, and Felician University.
Alina’s expertise has been recognized in major publications, including Forbes, GoBankingRates, MSNMoney, BankRate, and IdeaMensch, among others. She has also been featured in notable books like “The 60 Minute Startup” and “Immigrant Hustle”.
Continuing her commitment to investor education, Alina shares her wealth of experience through articles, an animated video series, and presentations at prominent real estate events. Residing in New Jersey with her supportive husband and two amazing children, Alina Trigub epitomizes the successful integration of entrepreneurship and investment into a fulfilling life.