John Yacoubian appointed General Agent in MassMutual Network

Springfield, Mass. – MassMutual is pleased to announce a leadership appointment in its affiliated distribution network. John Yacoubian has been appointed as Co-General Agent with Blue Ocean Wealth Solutions based in East Hills, NY.

Yacoubian brings more than 26 years of leadership experience at Equitable, where he built a strong track record in recruitment, business development, and organizational growth.

Yacoubian joins Frank Scalese as co-General Agent. The firm currently manages over $3 billion in client assets and over $5.7 billion life insurance coverage inforce, and provides comprehensive financial planning services for individuals and businesses across the Tri-state area.

“John joins our network with deep appreciation for the unique blend of MassMutual’s supported independence model and supportive culture offered at Blue Ocean Wealth Solutions,” said Joe Mallee, head of MassMutual Financial Advisors. “A respected voice in the financial services industry, John is deeply engaged in actively contributing to the profession and continually exploring new ideas and best practices to strengthen the teams he leads.”

General Agents and advisors are affiliated with MML Investors Services, MassMutual’s broker/dealer and investment adviser subsidiary. MML Investors Services currently administers $274 billion* in client assets and has over 6,500* financial professionals nationwide (as of year-end 2024).

“We look forward to seeing John’s contributions to the Blue Ocean culture and continued focus on recruiting top talent to the firm and helping even more people protect, grow, and transfer wealth in the community,” added Mallee.

To hear from other leaders in MassMutual’s affiliated distribution network, join Mallee on the ‘Tips from the Top’ podcast now available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.