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John R. Ellis

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CRD#: 1089311
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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.

John Ramsay Ellis, who also goes by John Ramsay Ellis, John Ramsey Ellis, Ramsay John Ellis, was a registered financial professional .

John is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1983. John had worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 3, Series 7, Series 9, Series 10 and Series 8 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


John Ramsay Ellis | John Ramsey Ellis | Ramsay John Ellis

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
(1) NAME: Earnest Consulting Group (ECG) INV REL: Y ADD: Residential Address NATURE: Commissions to be paid to ECG POSITION: Partner START DATE: 11/01/2023 NO. HR/MO: 10 NO. HR/MO DURING SEC TRADING: 10 DESCRIBE DUTIES: Presenting Credit Union owned Life insurance (CUOLI) to Credit Unions as an investment option to fund employee benefits costs through Sammons (North America & Midland) the loading institutional providers in this space. (2) Name: Earnest Consulting Group (ECG) Inv Rel: Y Addr: Residential Address Nature: Outside Insurance Sales Position: Partner Start Date: 03/01/2024 No Hrs/Mo: 5 No/Hrs Mo dur trading: 5 Describe Duties: MetLife GIC (3) NAME: OM Financial Group INV REL: Y ADD: 280 Congress St., Ste. 1300, Boston MA 02210 NATURE: OWNER OF LLC FOR PASS THROUGH COMPENSATION POSITION: Advisor START DATE: 02/16/2024 NO. HR/MO: 1 NO. HR/MO DURING SEC TRADING: 1 DESCRIBE DUTIES: LLC for advisory compensation

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


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

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience


Past

August 11, 2023 - November 6, 2025

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 10409
Houston, TX
Past

August 10, 2023 - November 6, 2025

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
Houston, TX
Past

May 18, 2022 - August 22, 2023

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
HOUSTON, TX
Past

May 18, 2022 - August 22, 2023

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
HOUSTON, TX
Past

January 9, 2008 - May 18, 2022

CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 13941
HOUSTON, TX
Past

January 3, 2008 - May 18, 2022

CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13941
HOUSTON, TX
Past

September 20, 2006 - December 3, 2007

ZIONS DIRECT, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17776
HOUSTON, TX
Past

December 16, 2005 - June 14, 2006

BRIGHTON PRESIDIO CAPITAL MANAGEMENT

RIA
CRD#: 131402
HOUSTON, TX
Past

April 15, 2004 - November 18, 2005

RAYMOND JAMES & ASSOCIATES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 705
HOUSTON, TX
Past

March 19, 2004 - November 18, 2005

RAYMOND JAMES & ASSOCIATES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 705
ST. PETERSBURG, FL
Past

July 20, 2000 - April 2, 2004

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

RIA
CRD#: 7059
HOUSTON, TX
Past

July 20, 2000 - April 2, 2004

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 9, 1986 - July 28, 2000

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 7784
SMITHFIELD, RI
Past

April 2, 1986 - April 24, 1986

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 7784
Past

April 23, 1985 - April 10, 1986

DOMIK CORP.

BD
CRD#: 223
Past

January 26, 1983 - February 25, 1985

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059

Primary Firm SEC Registration


This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC
MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC
CONCORDE FINANCIAL ADVISORS | THE ESTABLISHMENT BY MASSMUTUAL | THE ESTABLISHMENT BY BARNUM FINANCIAL GROUP | THE ESTABLISHMENT | MML PLAN SOLUTIONS | MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC | MML INVESTORS SERVICES, INC. | MML INVESTORS SERVICES | MASSMUTUAL FINANCIAL GROUP | IN GOOD COMPANY | HFG ADVISORS

CRD#: 10409 / SEC#: 801-44264, 8-27250

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/13/1993 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Boston district office)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 5/2/2008
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 8
Date: 12/27/1994
General Securities Sales Supervisor Examination (Options Module & General Module)

Current Firm


MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC
MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC
CONCORDE FINANCIAL ADVISORS | THE ESTABLISHMENT BY MASSMUTUAL | THE ESTABLISHMENT BY BARNUM FINANCIAL GROUP | THE ESTABLISHMENT | MML PLAN SOLUTIONS | MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC | MML INVESTORS SERVICES, INC. | MML INVESTORS SERVICES | MASSMUTUAL FINANCIAL GROUP | IN GOOD COMPANY | HFG ADVISORS

CRD#: 10409 / SEC#: 801-44264, 8-27250

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/13/1993 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Boston district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
1295 State Street, Springfield, MA 01111-0001
Mailing Address
1295 State Street, Springfield, MA 01111-0001
Phone number
(413) 737-8400
Established
Massachusetts since 01/01/2011
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
7,056

SEC notice filing (50 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

PART 2A OF FORM ADV (THIRD PARTY PROGRAMS) (11/13/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
MASSMUTUAL HOLDING LLCMEMBER
BAUER, THOMAS KCHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER4759472
BOWMAN, VAUGHN CHARLESCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, PRESIDENT AND CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD4725044
CRADDOCK, GEOFFREYDIRECTOR1444771
DUCH III, EDWARD KARLCHIEF LEGAL OFFICER, SECRETARY AND VICE PRESIDENT4808341
LAPIANA, PAUL ANTHONYDIRECTOR2237245
MALLEE, JOSEPH PATRICK IIIDIRECTOR4231618
MINK, DAVID MYERSVICE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER2606831
RANDALL, GEORGE ASHLEY IVFIELD RISK OFFICER4881503
REILLY, JENNIFER RHODESDIRECTOR3243154
RISPOLI, FRANK JOSEPHCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER AND TREASURER4364402
ROGERS REID, COURTNEY MCKENZIECHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER5374512
VACCARO, JOHN ARTHURCHAIRMAN EMERITUS2264004
WILKINSON, MARY BEAVICE PRESIDENT2159909

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts392,820
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 90,021,969,258

Disclosures


Regulatory Event27
Arbitration1
Bond2

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
11/24/2025
Cover Page
10/28/2024
11/28/2023
12/19/2022

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Company Information


MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 10409

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