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James C. Till

MML STRATEGIC DISTRIBUTORS
SPRINGFIELD, MA 01111
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CRD#: 5069011
JT

Professional summary

James Charles Till, who also goes by James C Till, James Till, James Charles Till, 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 2005. James has worked at 12 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.

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Aliases

James C Till | James Till | James Charles Till

Other business activities

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Certified licenses

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Experience

Current

November 29, 2022 - Present

MML STRATEGIC DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

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

October 2, 2017 - October 28, 2022

HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC

BD
CRD#: 4031
ST LOUIS, MO
Past

September 9, 2015 - October 15, 2015

STATE FARM VP MANAGEMENT CORP.

BD
CRD#: 43036
BLOOMINGTON, IL
Past

February 25, 2015 - May 8, 2015

KEY INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 136300
DENVER, CO
Past

March 11, 2014 - April 24, 2014

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 10299
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO
Past

September 25, 2013 - February 6, 2014

BBVA SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 27060
COLORADO SPRING, CO
Past

June 14, 2013 - June 20, 2013

TRANSAMERICA CAPITAL, LLC

BD
CRD#: 8217
DENVER, CO
Past

November 17, 2011 - June 8, 2013

EMPOWER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13109
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO
Past

July 24, 2009 - March 4, 2011

U.S. BANCORP INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17868
DENVER, CO
Past

April 3, 2008 - July 10, 2009

JACKSON NATIONAL LIFE DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 40178
DENVER, CO
Past

January 16, 2007 - July 16, 2007

J.P. MORGAN INSTITUTIONAL INVESTMENTS INC.

BD
CRD#: 102920
ENGLEWOOD, CO
Past

December 21, 2005 - January 17, 2007

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 25574
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, 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
(11/29/2022)
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Alaska
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Arizona
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Colorado
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Louisiana
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Maine
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Maryland
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Minnesota
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Missouri
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Montana
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Nebraska
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New Jersey
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New Mexico
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New York
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North Carolina
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Rhode Island
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South Carolina
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Virginia
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Washington
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West Virginia
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Wisconsin
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Wyoming
(11/29/2022)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 12/27/2011
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 6
Date: 12/20/2005
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative 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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