Douglas J. Licari
About Douglas J. Licari
Douglas J. Licari is a Senior Financial Planner at MassMutual Financial Group in East Hills, NY, with extensive experience in financial planning and advisory roles.
Current Position at MassMutual Financial Group
Douglas J. Licari currently holds the title of Senior Financial Planner at MassMutual Financial Group. He provides securities, investment advisory, and financial planning services through MML Investors Services, LLC. Based in East Meadow, New York, Licari works out of the East Hills office. He has been with MassMutual Financial Group and Blue Ocean Wealth Solutions since July 2016, where he continues to offer his expertise in comprehensive financial planning.
Previous Experience at MetLife
Before joining MassMutual Financial Group, Douglas J. Licari worked at MetLife for 17 years, from 1999 to 2016. During his tenure at MetLife, he served in various capacities including Broker, Investment Adviser Representative, and CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Professional. His long-standing position allowed him to develop deep expertise in financial planning and investment advising in East Hills, NY.
Earlier Career Roles
Douglas J. Licari has an extensive career, having worked at several notable financial institutions. From 1997 to 1999, he was a Trainer at Mutual of NY. Prior to that, he spent 26 years, from 1971 to 1997, as an Agent at Prudential Financial. These roles helped him build a solid foundation in the financial services industry, providing him with years of practical experience.
Educational Background
Douglas J. Licari pursued higher education in Liberal Arts at Sullivan County Community College, earning an Associate of Arts (AA) degree from 2003 to 2006. He furthered his education at Adelphi University, where he studied Management and Communications from 1983 to 1985. His academic background has supported his professional development and enhanced his communication and management skills.
Professional Designations and Certifications
Douglas J. Licari holds several professional designations that illustrate his expertise in financial planning. These include the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®), Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU®), Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC®), Retirement Income Certified Professional (RICP), Chartered Advisor for Senior Living (CASL), and Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy (CAP). These certifications demonstrate his comprehensive knowledge and commitment to providing high-quality financial planning services.