Douglas Vogel
About Douglas Vogel
Douglas Vogel is a Financial Services Executive and Special Care Planner at MassMutual, with a background in financial services and advocacy for special needs individuals.
Company
Douglas Vogel currently works at MassMutual as a Financial Services Executive and Special Care Planner. He operates out of 4740 S. Ocean Blvd., 505, Highland Beach, FL 33487. Previously, he held similar positions at MetLife, where he served from 1989 to 2016.
Professional Experience
Douglas Vogel has extensive experience in the financial services industry. He worked at MetLife as a Financial Services Executive and Special Needs Planner for 27 years, starting in 1989. Before his career in financial services, he served as an Officer in Field Artillery for the US Army from 1985 to 1989. His military service included roles in the 7/15 and 5/15 Field Artillery and the 7th Infantry Division Light.
Education and Expertise
Douglas Vogel studied at The Citadel, where he earned a B.A. in Political Science from 1981 to 1985. His educational background has equipped him with a strong foundation in policy and advocacy, which he leverages in his work as a Special Needs Planner and Financial Services Executive.
Professional Affiliations
Douglas Vogel is actively involved in numerous organizations. He is a member of the National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD), Florida’s Voice on Developmental Disabilities (FVDD), and Autism New Jersey. Additionally, he serves on the Planning Committee for the Boating & Beach Bash for People with Disabilities and is an associate member of the Area 9 Family Care Council Florida-Palm Beach County.
Advocacy and Community Engagement
Douglas Vogel has a strong commitment to advocacy, as demonstrated by his co-founding of Special Needs Advocate for Parents, which was acquired by United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) in 2008. He also serves as Chair of the Self-Advocacy and Post-Secondary Education Steering Committee of The Palm Beach County Special Needs Advisory Coalition (SNAC) and is a member of the Board of Directors of The Kids Needs Foundation. He resides in Highland Beach, Florida with his wife and daughter, who has special needs.
Publications and Media Coverage
Douglas Vogel has authored numerous articles on advocacy and special needs estate planning. His work has been featured in publications such as the New York Times, Bloomberg Wealth Manager, Forbes, The Special Parent, Reuters, and CNN Money, highlighting his expertise in the field.