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Lisa Buffington

AIF®
MMA SECURITIES
Boston, MA
·CRD# 2849993·23 years experience

Professional Summary

Lisa Buffington, AIF®, who also goes by Lisa Marie Buffington Mrs, Lisa Marie Buffington, Lisa Marie Croisetiere, is a registered financial advisor currently at MMA SECURITIES LLC located in Boston, Massachusetts. Lisa is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1997. Lisa has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 6 and Series 26 exams.

At a Glance

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Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

Lisa Marie Buffington Mrs, Lisa Marie Buffington, Lisa Marie Croisetiere

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Credentials

AIF®
Accredited Investment Fiduciary

Years of Experience

23 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

MMA SECURITIES LLC·CRD# 44254
RIA
BD
101 Huntington Ave Suite 401, Boston, MA 02199
August 2, 2024 - Present
MMA SECURITIES LLC·CRD# 44254
RIA
BD
101 Huntington Ave Suite 401, Boston, MA 02199
June 28, 2018 - Present
PRUDENTIAL INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT SERVICES LLC·CRD# 18353
BD
Hartford, CT
September 15, 2004 - June 25, 2018
PRUDENTIAL RETIREMENT BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 40596
BD
Hartford, CT
April 7, 2004 - April 30, 2005
LINCOLN FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC.·CRD# 145
BD
Radnor, PA
February 7, 1997 - December 17, 1997

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Current Firm

MS
MMA SECURITIES LLC

COMPASS FINANCIAL PARTNERS | PRECEPT ADVISORY GROUP LLC | NIA SECURITIES, L.L.C. | MMA SECURITIES LLC | MMA RETIREMENT & WEALTH | MMA - DAWSON | MMA - CENTURION | MMA - BROWER | MMA - BARNEY & BARNEY | MMA - ASSURANCE

CRD#: 44254 / SEC#: 801-100377, 8-50591
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/7/2015 Approved)
Connecticut
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/23/2013 Terminated)
New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/2/2013 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (New York district office)
Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

Contact Information

Main Address

1166 Avenue Of The Americas, New York, NY 10036

Mailing Address

1166 Avenue Of The Americas, New York, NY 10036

Phone Number

(917) 625-4069

Established

New Jersey since 02/03/1998

Firm Type

Limited Liability Company

Fiscal Year End

December

Firm Size

Medium

# of Employees

211

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 52 US states and territories.

FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 52 US states and territories.

Documents

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

Part 2 Brochures

MMAS PERSONALIZED ADVISORY SERVICES FIRM BROCHURE 03.2025 (6/30/2026)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
MARSH INSURANCE & INVESTMENTS LLCOWNER—
BARTKUS, BRIAN EDWARDSENIOR SUPERVISORY PRINCIPAL2827119
BLACKMORE, KIMBERLY LYNNFINOP, CFO, PFO, POO, AND DIRECTOR2219307
REID, CRAIG JPRESIDENT, DIRECTOR6280558
WEINSTOCK, JUDITH ANNCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER, CHIEF COUNSEL AND DIRECTOR8096565

Disclosures

Regulatory Event

3

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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) Capital Preparatory Schools Charter Mgmt Organization; 777 Main Street, Bridgeport, CT 06604; Board Chair; Not Investment related; Start Date: 2007; # of hours per month - 3; # of hours per month during trading hours - 0; Coordinates board governance processes including meeting minutes and school initiatives. 2) WIPN - WE. Inspire. Promote. Network.; Co-Chair of the Hartford Chapter; wipn.org; not investment-related; Start Date: April 2008; 1 hour spent per month; 0 hours spent per month during trading hours; primary duties include informing members of organized meetings. 3) Retirement Advisor Council; retirementadvisor.us; Chair of the Financial Literacy Committee; Investment Related; Start Date: Jan 1, 2022; 3 hours spent per month; 1 hour per month during trading hours; primary duties include working with committee of volunteers to develop financial literacy volunteer education initiatives.

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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".
MS
MMA SECURITIES LLC

COMPASS FINANCIAL PARTNERS | PRECEPT ADVISORY GROUP LLC | NIA SECURITIES, L.L.C. | MMA SECURITIES LLC | MMA RETIREMENT & WEALTH | MMA - DAWSON | MMA - CENTURION | MMA - BROWER | MMA - BARNEY & BARNEY | MMA - ASSURANCE

CRD#: 44254 / SEC#: 801-100377, 8-50591
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/7/2015 Approved)
Connecticut
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/23/2013 Terminated)
New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/2/2013 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (New York district office)
Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.
IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.
RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing securities offerings such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.
RR
Alabama
(10/24/2023)
RR
California
(10/24/2023)
RR
Colorado
(10/24/2023)
RR
Connecticut
(6/28/2018)
IAR
Connecticut
(8/2/2024)
RR
District of Columbia
(10/24/2023)
RR
Florida
(10/24/2023)
RR
Georgia
(10/24/2023)
RR
Indiana
(10/24/2023)
RR
Louisiana
(10/24/2023)
RR
Maine
(12/9/2019)
RR
Maryland
(10/24/2023)
RR
Massachusetts
(6/28/2018)
IAR
Massachusetts
(10/17/2024)
RR
Michigan
(10/24/2023)
RR
Minnesota
(10/24/2023)
RR
New Hampshire
(6/28/2018)
RR
New Jersey
(6/28/2018)
RR
New York
(10/24/2023)
RR
North Carolina
(10/24/2023)
RR
Ohio
(10/25/2023)
RR
Pennsylvania
(6/28/2018)
RR
Rhode Island
(6/28/2018)
RR
South Dakota
(10/24/2023)
RR
Tennessee
(10/24/2023)
IAR
Texas
(8/19/2024)
RR
Vermont
(6/28/2018)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state.Note:This rule does not apply to broker-dealer activity.

Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 65 — Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Passed Jul 2024About the Series 65 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Jul 2004About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 6 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed Apr 2004About the Series 6 exam

Series 26 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Principal Examination

Passed Jul 2004About the Series 26 exam
FINRA
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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