Jerry has been active in the financial services industry for over 40 years. Jerry retired as General Agent of The Washington Group of MassMutual in 2004. Realizing that families with special needs members face unique financial challenges, he started The Washington Group Special Care Planning Team. The Washington Group Special Care Planning Team’s mission is to help make a positive difference in the lives of individuals with special needs, their caregivers, and other family members. Their knowledgeable and dedicated special needs planners assist families with developing valuable financial strategies and creating strategic financial solutions that integrate with government programs. The Special Care Planning Team has developed a unique network of professionals within the special needs community. This devoted network assists families, not only with their financial planning, but also provides a wide range of expertise to fit the diverse concerns of individuals with special needs and their families.