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Steven R. Koecheler

MM ASCEND LIFE INVESTOR SERVICES
Denver, CO
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CRD#: 5153753
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Professional summary


Steven Robert Koecheler is a registered financial advisor currently at MM ASCEND LIFE INVESTOR SERVICES, LLC located in Denver, Colorado.

Steven is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2008. Steven has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 6 and Series 26 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
MassMutual Ascend Life Insurance Company (MMALIC), located at 191 Rosa Parks Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 is the parent company of MM Ascend Life Investor Services, LLC (MMALIC). MMALIC issues annuities, including registered annuity products. MMALIS serves as the distributor for MMALIC's registered annuities. Steve works for MMALIC's Annuity Sales division. Position: External Wholesaler (RVP) ; full-time occupation.

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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

June 16, 2016 - Present

MM ASCEND LIFE INVESTOR SERVICES, LLC

RIA
BD
CRD#: 36451
Denver, CO
Current

June 16, 2016 - Present

MM ASCEND LIFE INVESTOR SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 191 Rosa Parks, Cincinnati, OH 45202
RIA
BD
CRD#: 36451
CINCINNATI, OH
Past

April 2, 2013 - March 29, 2016

CURIAN CAPITAL, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 120270
DENVER, CO
Past

October 30, 2008 - June 8, 2016

JACKSON NATIONAL LIFE DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 40178
DENVER, CO

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.
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
Colorado
(6/16/2016)
RR
Ohio
(6/16/2016)
IAR
Ohio
(6/16/2016)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 4/1/2013
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


MA
MM ASCEND LIFE INVESTOR SERVICES, LLC
AAG SECURITIES, INC. | MM ASCEND LIFE INVESTOR SERVICES, LLC | GREAT AMERICAN ADVISORS, LLC | GREAT AMERICAN ADVISORS, INC. | GREAT AMERICAN ADVISORS LLC | GAA INSURANCE AGENCY

CRD#: 36451 / SEC#: 801-68927, 8-47309

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/31/2012 Terminated)
Alabama
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/18/2008 Terminated)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/27/2023 Terminated)
Arkansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/10/2008 Terminated)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/10/2008 Terminated)
Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/14/2008 Terminated)
Connecticut
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/10/2008 Terminated)
Delaware
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/29/2018 Terminated)
Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/29/2023 Terminated)
Idaho
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/11/2008 Terminated)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/1/2008 Terminated)
Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/21/2008 Terminated)
Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/14/2008 Terminated)
Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/24/2008 Terminated)
Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/14/2018 Terminated)
Massachusetts
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/17/2008 Terminated)
Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/4/2023 Terminated)
Mississippi
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/10/2008 Terminated)
Montana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/10/2008 Terminated)
Nevada
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/14/2008 Terminated)
New Hampshire
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/10/2008 Terminated)
New Mexico
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/10/2008 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/30/2023 Terminated)
North Dakota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/14/2008 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/12/2011 Approved)
Oklahoma
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/30/2008 Terminated)
Oregon
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/10/2008 Terminated)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/27/2023 Terminated)
Rhode Island
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/1/2023 Terminated)
South Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/27/2023 Terminated)
South Dakota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/10/2008 Terminated)
Tennessee
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/10/2008 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/10/2008 Terminated)
Utah
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/27/2023 Terminated)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/1/2008 Terminated)
Washington
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/10/2008 Terminated)
West Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/10/2008 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/10/2008 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
191 Rosa Parks 12th Floor, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Mailing Address
191 Rosa Parks 12th Floor, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Phone number
(513) 361-9525
Established
Ohio since 06/24/2021
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
12

FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
MASSMUTUAL ASCEND LIFE INSURANCE COMPANYOWNER
HIGGINS, THOMAS PETERAML OFFICER2689801
KRAMER, SCOTT ALANVP, CO-CCO, AML OFFICER, AND CISO4941092
NERONE, PETER JAMESPRESIDENT/CEO/CCO/AML OFFICER/GP/MP/CT1953641
PURDON, ATHENA MARIETREASURER/FIN OP3262378

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Company Information


MM ASCEND LIFE INVESTOR SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 36451Denver, CO

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