J. A. Licciardello is the founder of Wentworth Divorce Financial Advisors LLC and creator of the FreshStart Program(TM). Along with other affiliated financial specialists, he helps couples navigate the financial maze of divorce so they can live the life they deserve. Mr. Licciardello has been practicing financial planning for over twenty years. He has had extensive training as a financial planner and additional credentials as a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA(TM)), which gives him specialized knowledge in the field of divorce financial planning. He also has extensive training in mediation and collaborative divorce and has written numerous articles in the field of divorce finance. J. A. Licciardello holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Maryland, and a master's in business administration from the University of Connecticut. Prior to his financial services career, he was a manager at IBM and was former President of the Financial Planning Association of Rhode Island. He lives in New England with his three children, and when he isn't sailing enjoys writing music, cooking, and gardening.