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James Puhala

MML INVESTORS SERVICES
SPRINGFIELD, MA 01111
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CRD#: 5290483
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Professional summary


James Puhala, who also goes by James Paul Puhala III, James Paul Puhala, is a registered financial professional currently at MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC located in Springfield, Massachusetts and MML STRATEGIC DISTRIBUTORS, LLC located in Springfield, Massachusetts.

James is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2007. James has worked at 4 firms and has passed the SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Aliases


James Paul Puhala Iii | James Paul Puhala

Other business activities


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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

March 8, 2007 - Present

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 1295 State Street, Springfield, MA 01111
RIA
BD
CRD#: 10409
SPRINGFIELD, MA
Current

September 30, 2020 - Present

MML STRATEGIC DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

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

September 30, 2020 - Present

MML DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

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

November 11, 2016 - March 25, 2017

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14251
SPRINGFIELD, MA
Past

March 8, 2007 - July 21, 2008

MML DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 38030
SPRINGFIELD, MA

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
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)


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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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