Richard J. Varnell
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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Richard Jason Varnell, who also goes by Jason Varnell, was a registered financial professional .
Richard is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1998. Richard had worked at 13 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)
The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.
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Experience
November 11, 2022 - February 7, 2023
MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC
March 5, 2018 - November 29, 2021
NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC
June 11, 2015 - April 11, 2016
NYLIFE SECURITIES LLC
July 20, 2011 - March 9, 2015
KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC
May 29, 2009 - February 3, 2011
CLARK SECURITIES, INC.
August 8, 2007 - April 2, 2009
KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC
July 30, 2007 - April 2, 2009
KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC
June 19, 2006 - June 21, 2007
CBIZ FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, INC.
June 8, 2006 - June 21, 2007
CBIZ FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, INC.
September 14, 2005 - January 13, 2006
TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.
February 8, 2005 - January 13, 2006
TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.
May 3, 2004 - December 31, 2004
NCF FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
November 5, 2002 - November 3, 2003
WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC
December 7, 2001 - April 18, 2002
QUICK & REILLY, INC.
July 11, 2000 - December 14, 2001
CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.
October 13, 1999 - May 12, 2000
HARRISDIRECT LLC
June 30, 1998 - July 30, 1999
FIRST UNION BROKERAGE SERVICES, 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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