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William R. Stratton

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CRD#: 438097
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

William Robert Stratton, who also goes by Bob Stratton, was a registered financial advisor .

William is a previously registered financial advisor and started their career in finance in 1970. William had worked at 14 firms and has passed the Series 63, PC, Series 000 and Series 1 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Bob Stratton

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

January 2, 1997 - August 26, 2004

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 14251
CARLSBAD, CA
Past

August 6, 1996 - August 26, 2004

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4095
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 6, 1996 - August 26, 2004

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14251
SPRINGFIELD, MA
Past

February 5, 1993 - March 11, 1996

T.L. SMITH SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 17978
Past

November 16, 1989 - March 11, 1991

WADDELL & REED

BD
CRD#: 866
OVERLAND PARK, KS
Past

September 18, 1987 - October 11, 1989

WEDBUSH SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 877
PASADENA, CA
Past

January 3, 1983 - September 22, 1987

E. F. HUTTON & COMPANY INC

BD
CRD#: 235
Past

April 13, 1981 - January 14, 1983

RAUSCHER PIERCE REFSNES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6663
Past

November 30, 1978 - March 8, 1981

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

BD
CRD#: 7556
Past

December 31, 1973 - May 21, 1978

PAINE, WEBBER, JACKSON & CURTIS INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 640
Past

December 28, 1973 - January 26, 1983

WEDBUSH SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 877
Past

May 7, 1973 - February 26, 1974

HARVEY ASSOCIATES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 1086
Past

February 28, 1973 - June 29, 1973

UNITED SECURITIES COMPANY OF AMERICA

BD
CRD#: 5000
Past

May 8, 1972 - May 12, 1973

BD
CRD#: 1000004
Past

May 17, 1971 - July 15, 1972

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 572
Past

December 23, 1970 - August 16, 1972

GOODBODY & CO. INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 362

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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Visual representation of state registrations

This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 3/7/1983
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
PC
Date: 5/1/1977
AMEX Put and Call Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 000
Date: 8/30/1968
General Securities Principal Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 1
Date: 8/30/1968
Registered Representative Examination

Current Firm


MF
MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
METLIFE SECURITIES INC. | MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | METLIFE SECURITIES, INC

CRD#: 14251 / SEC#: 801-22306, 8-30447

BD
Terminated by SEC on 07/03/2017
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Contact information


Main Address
1295 State Street, Springfield, MA 01111
Mailing Address
Phone number
Established
Delaware since 08/15/1983
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
# of Employees

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FUND SELECT/FUND SELECT PREMIER PROGRAMS DISCLOSURE BROCHURE (1/3/2017)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
MASSACHUSETTS MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANYDIRECT OWNER
BENSON, WENDY ANNCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND DIRECTOR2140720
CHICARES, ELIZABETH WARDDIRECTOR2194754
FANNING, MICHAEL ROBERTDIRECTOR1620072
FRANCELLA, AMYSECRETARY AND CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER1881552
FREDERICK, CHRISTINE SPENCERCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2641636
HOLTZER, DAVID MICHAELPRESIDENT4345697

Disclosures


Regulatory Event41
Civil Event1
Arbitration13
Bond2

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Company Information


MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 14251

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