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Richard J. Mclaughlin

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CRD#: 1082605
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Richard John Mclaughlin, AIF® was a registered financial professional .

Richard is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1982. Richard had worked at 13 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 3 and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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AIF®

Experience


Past

February 15, 2019 - May 28, 2025

MML DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 38030
BOSTON, MA
Past

February 6, 2012 - January 2, 2018

VOYA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT CO. LLC

RIA
CRD#: 106494
MEDFIELD, MA
Past

February 6, 2012 - January 2, 2018

VOYA INVESTMENTS DISTRIBUTOR, LLC

BD
CRD#: 37886
WINDSOR, CT
Past

September 21, 2010 - February 7, 2012

MIDAMERICA FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 47351
JOPLIN, MO
Past

June 7, 2010 - September 7, 2010

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
NORWOOD, MA
Past

June 4, 2010 - September 7, 2010

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
NORWOOD, MA
Past

November 13, 2008 - May 21, 2010

COLUMBIA MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT ADVISERS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 108257
BOSTON, MA
Past

May 14, 2008 - May 21, 2010

COLUMBIA MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 840
BOSTON, MA
Past

April 14, 2002 - March 10, 2008

PGIM INVESTMENTS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 105670
MEDFIELD, MA
Past

October 9, 1997 - March 10, 2008

PRUDENTIAL INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 18353
NEWARK, NJ
Past

December 11, 1996 - September 30, 1997

COREBRIDGE CAPITAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13158
JERSEY CITY, NJ
Past

March 6, 1991 - December 9, 1996

ALLIANZ GLOBAL INVESTORS DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 25567
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 4, 1985 - May 9, 1990

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 468
BOSTON, MA
Past

December 21, 1982 - December 31, 1984

E. F. HUTTON & COMPANY INC

BD
CRD#: 235

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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Visual representation of state registrations

This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 12/4/1999
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


MD
MML DISTRIBUTORS, LLC
CONNECTICUT MUTUAL FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC. | MML DISTRIBUTORS, LLC | MML DISTRIBUTORS, LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY

CRD#: 38030 / SEC#: , 8-48203

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Boston district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
1295 State Street, Springfield, MA 01111
Mailing Address
1295 State Street, Springfield, MA 01111
Phone number
(413) 737-8400
Established
Connecticut since 11/10/1994
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
MASSACHUSETTS MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANYMEMBER
BAGGETTA, VINCENT COSIMOCHIEF RISK OFFICER2431743
DUCH III, EDWARD KARLCHIEF LEGAL OFFICER, SECRETARY AND VICE PRESIDENT4808341
MASSMUTUAL HOLDING LLCMEMBER
PUHALA, JAMESCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER5290483
RISPOLI, FRANK JOSEPHCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER AND TREASURER4364402
STEELE, DOUGLAS ROBERTCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND PRESIDENT5026710

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Company Information


MML DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

CRD#: 38030

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