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Stephanie Adams

MML DISTRIBUTORS
SPRINGFIELD, MA 01111
CRD#: 4296215
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Stephanie AdamsMML DISTRIBUTORS

Professional summary

Stephanie Adams, who also goes by Stephanie Nelson, is a registered financial professional currently at MML DISTRIBUTORS, LLC located in Springfield, Massachusetts.

Stephanie is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2001. Stephanie has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

Stephanie Nelson

Other business activities

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Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

June 29, 2026 - Present

MML DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

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

January 9, 2015 - May 18, 2026

GLOBAL ATLANTIC DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 8326
HARTFORD, CT
Past

April 8, 2013 - December 18, 2014

VP DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 3036
HARTFORD, CT
Past

March 19, 2013 - December 18, 2014

VIRTUS INVESTMENT ADVISERS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 106982
HARTFORD, CT
Past

May 15, 2007 - May 15, 2012

HARTFORD FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 45995
SIMSBURY, CT
Past

July 13, 2006 - March 19, 2007

VOYA FINANCIAL PARTNERS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 34815
HARTFORD, CT
Past

July 10, 2006 - March 19, 2007

VOYA FINANCIAL PARTNERS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 34815
HARTFORD, CT
Past

September 4, 2001 - June 30, 2006

COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL NETWORK

BD
CRD#: 8032
SAN DIEGO, CA

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
Connecticut
(6/29/2026)
RR
Massachusetts
(6/29/2026)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 10/26/2001
Uniform Combined 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: 8/31/2001
General Securities Representative Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

MD
MML DISTRIBUTORS, LLC
CONNECTICUT MUTUAL FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC. | MML DISTRIBUTORS, LLC | MML DISTRIBUTORS, LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY

CRD#: 38030 / SEC#: , 8-48203

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Boston district office)
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Contact information

Main Address
1295 State Street, Springfield, MA 01111
Mailing Address
1295 State Street, Springfield, MA 01111
Phone number
(413) 737-8400
Established
Connecticut since 11/10/1994
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
DUCH III, EDWARD KARLCHIEF LEGAL OFFICER, SECRETARY AND VICE PRESIDENT4808341
MASSMUTUAL HOLDING LLCMEMBER
PUHALA, JAMESCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER5290483
RISPOLI, FRANK JOSEPHCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER AND TREASURER4364402
STEELE, DOUGLAS ROBERTCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND PRESIDENT5026710

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Company Information

MML DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

CRD#: 38030Springfield, MA 01111

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