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James T. Walden

MFS FUND DISTRIBUTORS
Boston, MA 02199
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CRD#: 2088191
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Professional summary


James Thomas Walden is a registered financial professional currently at MFS FUND DISTRIBUTORS, INC. located in Boston, Massachusetts.

James is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1991. James has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 7TO, SIE and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

December 2, 2014 - Present

MFS FUND DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

Office #1: 111 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02199
BD
CRD#: 31052
Boston, MA
Past

February 6, 2002 - December 31, 2002

AMERICAN CENTURY BROKERAGE, INC.

BD
CRD#: 42846
KANSAS CITY, MO
Past

February 24, 2000 - October 27, 2014

AMERICAN CENTURY INVESTMENT SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 17437
KANSAS CITY, MO
Past

March 17, 1999 - February 29, 2000

TRANSAMERICA SECURITIES SALES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 17970
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

September 5, 1991 - February 25, 1998

AMERICAN CENTURY INVESTMENT SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 17437
KANSAS CITY, MO

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

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Alabama
(12/2/2014)
RR
Arizona
(12/2/2014)
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Colorado
(12/2/2014)
RR
Kansas
(12/2/2014)
RR
Louisiana
(12/2/2014)
RR
Mississippi
(12/2/2014)
RR
Missouri
(12/2/2014)
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New Mexico
(12/2/2014)
RR
Oklahoma
(12/2/2014)
RR
Texas
(12/2/2014)
RR
Utah
(12/2/2014)
RR
Wyoming
(12/2/2014)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 9/26/1990
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 10/18/2021
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


MF
MFS FUND DISTRIBUTORS, INC.
MFS FUND DISTRIBUTORS, INC. | MFS INVESTOR SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 31052 / SEC#: , 8-45321

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


Main Address
111 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02199
Mailing Address
111 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02199
Phone number
(617) 954-5000
Established
Delaware since 10/27/1992
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
MASSACHUSETTS FINANCIAL SERVICES COMPANYPARENT COMPANY
GEREMIA, CAROL WILLIAMDIRECTOR AND CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD1456883
HARDIN, HEIDI WALTERSECRETARY2619251
HUNT, MICHAEL ANDREWCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4150065
KEENAN, MICHAEL SEANPRESIDENT AND DIRECTOR2324763
SMELSTOR, JOSEPH JOHN IVTREASURER AND SENIOR GROUP CONTROLLER6247186

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Company Information


MFS FUND DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

CRD#: 31052Boston, MA 02199

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