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William P. Ward

MML STRATEGIC DISTRIBUTORS
SPRINGFIELD, MA 01111
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CRD#: 2160858
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Professional summary

William Patrick Ward, who also goes by Bill Ward, Billy Ward, is a registered financial professional currently at MML STRATEGIC DISTRIBUTORS, LLC located in Springfield, Massachusetts.

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

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Aliases

Bill Ward | Billy Ward

Other business activities

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Certified licenses

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Experience

Current

June 13, 2014 - Present

MML STRATEGIC DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

Office #1: 1295 State Street, Springfield, MA 01111
BD
CRD#: 168638
SPRINGFIELD, MA
Past

June 20, 2011 - June 3, 2021

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
SPRINGFIELD, MA
Past

February 4, 2009 - August 31, 2009

AXCELUS FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTION COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 38383
HARTFORD, CT
Past

April 4, 2000 - February 4, 2009

VP DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 3036
HARTFORD, CT
Past

July 14, 1999 - March 17, 2000

TRANSAMERICA SECURITIES SALES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 17970
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

October 28, 1991 - June 2, 1999

KEYPORT FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 8127
WELLESLEY HILLS, MA

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.

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RR
Massachusetts
(12/2/2022)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 4/26/1996
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6
Date: 10/25/1991
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

MS
MML STRATEGIC DISTRIBUTORS, LLC
MML STRATEGIC DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

CRD#: 168638 / SEC#: , 8-69322

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) 744-4528
Established
Delaware since 06/07/2013
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
BLUE, DOMINICDIRECTOR7323924
CRADDOCK, GEOFFREYDIRECTOR1444771
DIGANGI, MATTHEW TCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND PRESIDENT3229894
DUCH III, EDWARD KARLCHIEF LEGAL OFFICER, SECRETARY AND VICE PRESIDENT4808341
PUHALA, JAMESVICE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER5290483
REILLY, JENNIFER RHODESDIRECTOR3243154
RISPOLI, FRANK JOSEPHCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER AND TREASURER4364402

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Company Information

MML STRATEGIC DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

CRD#: 168638Springfield, MA 01111

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