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Kevin R. Shannon

MML STRATEGIC DISTRIBUTORS
SPRINGFIELD, MA 01111
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CRD#: 3183952
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Professional summary

Kevin Robert Shannon, who also goes by Kevin R Shannon, is a registered financial professional currently at MML STRATEGIC DISTRIBUTORS, LLC located in Springfield, Massachusetts.

Kevin is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1999. Kevin has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Aliases

Kevin R Shannon

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD

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Certified licenses

Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
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Experience

Current

April 9, 2021 - Present

MML STRATEGIC DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

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

March 19, 2018 - March 11, 2021

TRANSAMERICA CAPITAL, LLC

BD
CRD#: 8217
DENVER, CO
Past

January 16, 2018 - March 19, 2018

SAYBRUS EQUITY SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 153319
HARTFORD, CT
Past

March 6, 2017 - September 13, 2017

BRIGHTHOUSE SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 285300
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

April 1, 2006 - March 6, 2017

METLIFE INVESTORS DISTRIBUTION COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 107622
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

August 17, 2005 - April 1, 2006

TOWER SQUARE SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 833
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

January 25, 2005 - August 19, 2005

TL&A INSURANCE DISTRIBUTION LLC

BD
CRD#: 131121
HARTFORD, CT
Past

April 11, 2003 - January 6, 2005

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
SPRINGFIELD, MA
Past

July 29, 1999 - March 25, 2003

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
SPRINGFIELD, MA
Past

March 24, 1999 - June 10, 1999

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

March 24, 1999 - June 10, 1999

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
MINNEAPOLIS, MN

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

RR
Connecticut
(4/9/2021)
RR
Delaware
(4/9/2021)
RR
District of Columbia
(4/9/2021)
RR
Maine
(4/9/2021)
RR
Maryland
(4/9/2021)
RR
Massachusetts
(4/9/2021)
RR
New Hampshire
(4/9/2021)
RR
New Jersey
(4/9/2021)
RR
Pennsylvania
(4/9/2021)
RR
Rhode Island
(4/9/2021)
RR
Vermont
(4/9/2021)
RR
Virginia
(10/12/2023)
RR
West Virginia
(4/9/2021)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 4/5/1999
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 7
Date: 3/23/1999
General Securities Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 12/12/2003
General Securities Principal 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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