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James D. Mitton

MML STRATEGIC DISTRIBUTORS
SPRINGFIELD, MA 01111
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CRD#: 4229538
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James Dean MittonMML STRATEGIC DISTRIBUTORS

Professional summary

James Dean Mitton, who also goes by James Mitton, Jd Mitton, is a registered financial professional currently at MML STRATEGIC DISTRIBUTORS, LLC located in Springfield, Massachusetts.

James is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2000. James has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 22, Series 6 and Series 26 exams.

Aliases

James Mitton | Jd Mitton

Other business activities

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Certified licenses

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Experience

Current

July 22, 2026 - Present

MML STRATEGIC DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

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

March 6, 2017 - March 11, 2026

BRIGHTHOUSE SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 285300
San Diego, CA
Past

November 15, 2010 - March 6, 2017

METLIFE INVESTORS DISTRIBUTION COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 107622
San Diego, CA
Past

August 26, 2008 - January 13, 2009

TRANSAMERICA CAPITAL, LLC

BD
CRD#: 8217
DENVER, CO
Past

April 30, 2008 - August 27, 2008

AFA FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 127648
CALABASAS, CA
Past

February 11, 2002 - July 9, 2007

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4095
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 11, 2002 - March 13, 2008

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14251
SPRINGFIELD, MA
Past

September 7, 2000 - October 31, 2000

JANUS HENDERSON DISTRIBUTORS US LLC

BD
CRD#: 28832
DENVER, CO

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

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Alabama
(7/22/2026)
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Alaska
(7/22/2026)
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Arizona
(7/22/2026)
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Arkansas
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California
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Colorado
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Connecticut
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Delaware
(7/22/2026)
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District of Columbia
(7/22/2026)
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Florida
(7/22/2026)
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Georgia
(7/22/2026)
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Hawaii
(7/22/2026)
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Idaho
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Illinois
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Indiana
(7/22/2026)
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Iowa
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Kansas
(7/22/2026)
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Kentucky
(7/22/2026)
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Louisiana
(7/22/2026)
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Massachusetts
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Michigan
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Minnesota
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Mississippi
(7/22/2026)
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Missouri
(7/22/2026)
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Montana
(7/22/2026)
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Nebraska
(7/22/2026)
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Nevada
(7/22/2026)
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New Hampshire
(7/22/2026)
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New Jersey
(7/22/2026)
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New Mexico
(7/22/2026)
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New York
(7/22/2026)
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North Carolina
(7/22/2026)
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North Dakota
(7/22/2026)
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Ohio
(7/22/2026)
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Oklahoma
(7/22/2026)
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Oregon
(7/22/2026)
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Pennsylvania
(7/22/2026)
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Puerto Rico
(7/22/2026)
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Rhode Island
(7/22/2026)
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South Carolina
(7/22/2026)
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South Dakota
(7/22/2026)
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Tennessee
(7/22/2026)
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Texas
(7/22/2026)
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Utah
(7/22/2026)
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Wisconsin
(7/22/2026)
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Wyoming
(7/22/2026)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 11/22/2010
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 22
Date: 5/7/2008
Direct Participation Programs Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6
Date: 9/6/2000
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 26
Date: 12/29/2015
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts 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)

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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MML STRATEGIC DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

CRD#: 168638Springfield, MA 01111

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