Michael J. Vaughn
Professional summary
Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.
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Michael James Vaughn, CFP® was a registered financial professional .
Michael is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1986. Michael had worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 9 and Series 10 exams.
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)
The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.
Certified licenses
Start date: 1989
Experience
March 25, 2017 - December 20, 2022
MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC
March 25, 2017 - December 20, 2022
MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC
June 16, 2011 - March 25, 2017
MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
June 16, 2011 - March 25, 2017
MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
June 1, 2009 - April 28, 2010
MORGAN STANLEY
June 1, 2009 - April 28, 2010
MORGAN STANLEY
February 21, 2006 - June 1, 2009
CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.
February 21, 2006 - June 1, 2009
CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.
February 10, 2004 - February 21, 2006
LEGG MASON WOOD WALKER, INCORPORATED
February 10, 2004 - February 21, 2006
LEGG MASON WOOD WALKER, INCORPORATED
February 19, 2003 - July 23, 2003
VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.
April 11, 2002 - July 23, 2003
VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.
April 20, 1998 - April 15, 2002
TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.
August 2, 1993 - December 31, 1997
INTERNATIONAL MONEY MANAGEMENT GROUP, INC.
May 6, 1991 - March 18, 1993
CHEVY CHASE FINANCIAL SERVICES
July 23, 1986 - May 16, 1991
THE ADVISORS GROUP, INC.
Primary Firm SEC Registration

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC
CRD#: 10409 / SEC#: 801-44264, 8-27250
State Registrations and Notice Filings
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Current Firm

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC
CRD#: 10409 / SEC#: 801-44264, 8-27250
Contact information
SEC notice filing (50 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)
Documents
Part 2 Brochures
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| MASSMUTUAL HOLDING LLC | MEMBER | |
| BAUER, THOMAS K | CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER | 4759472 |
| BOWMAN, VAUGHN CHARLES | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, PRESIDENT AND CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD | 4725044 |
| CRADDOCK, GEOFFREY | DIRECTOR | 1444771 |
| DUCH III, EDWARD KARL | CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER, SECRETARY AND VICE PRESIDENT | 4808341 |
| LAPIANA, PAUL ANTHONY | DIRECTOR | 2237245 |
| MALLEE, JOSEPH PATRICK III | DIRECTOR | 4231618 |
| MINK, DAVID MYERS | VICE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER | 2606831 |
| RANDALL, GEORGE ASHLEY IV | FIELD RISK OFFICER | 4881503 |
| REILLY, JENNIFER RHODES | DIRECTOR | 3243154 |
| RISPOLI, FRANK JOSEPH | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER AND TREASURER | 4364402 |
| ROGERS REID, COURTNEY MCKENZIE | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 5374512 |
| VACCARO, JOHN ARTHUR | CHAIRMAN EMERITUS | 2264004 |
| WILKINSON, MARY BEA | VICE PRESIDENT | 2159909 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 392,820 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 90,021,969,258 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 27 |
| Arbitration | 1 |
| Bond | 2 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 11/24/2025 | ||
| 10/28/2024 | ||
| 11/28/2023 |
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