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Brian W. Kruse

MML INVESTORS SERVICES
SPRINGFIELD, MA 01111
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CRD#: 2651695
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Professional summary


Brian Wayne Kruse, AIF® is a registered financial professional currently at MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC located in Springfield, Massachusetts and MML DISTRIBUTORS, LLC located in Springfield, Massachusetts.

Brian is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2004. Brian has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 52TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 53 and Series 24 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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AIF®

Experience


Current

March 30, 2011 - Present

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 1295 State Street, Springfield, MA 01111
RIA
BD
CRD#: 10409
SPRINGFIELD, MA
Current

January 17, 2014 - Present

MML DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

Office #1: 1295 State Street, Springfield, MA 01111
BD
CRD#: 38030
SPRINGFIELD, MA
Current

April 2, 2014 - Present

MML STRATEGIC DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

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

January 3, 2011 - March 22, 2011

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 2882
WINDSOR, CT
Past

January 3, 2011 - March 22, 2011

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 2882
WINDSOR, CT
Past

March 7, 2008 - January 3, 2011

VOYA FINANCIAL PARTNERS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 34815
WINDSOR, CT
Past

February 29, 2008 - January 3, 2011

VOYA FINANCIAL PARTNERS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 34815
WINDSOR, CT
Past

July 19, 2004 - February 19, 2008

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
SPRINGFIELD, 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
(3/30/2011)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 9/21/2005
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 52TO
Date: 9/25/2025
Municipal Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
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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