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James Puhala

MML INVESTORS SERVICES
SPRINGFIELD, MA
·CRD# 5290483·19 years experience

Professional Summary

James Puhala, who also goes by James Paul Puhala III, James Paul Puhala, is a registered financial advisor 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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Fee Structure

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Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

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Active Clients

Other Aliases

James Paul Puhala Iii, James Paul Puhala

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Years of Experience

19 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 10409
RIA
BD
1295 State Street, Springfield, MA 01111
March 8, 2007 - Present
MML STRATEGIC DISTRIBUTORS, LLC·CRD# 168638
BD
1295 State Street, Springfield, MA 01111
September 30, 2020 - Present
MML DISTRIBUTORS, LLC·CRD# 38030
BD
1295 State Street, Springfield, MA 01111
September 30, 2020 - Present
MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 14251
BD
Springfield, MA
November 11, 2016 - March 25, 2017
MML DISTRIBUTORS, LLC·CRD# 38030
BD
Springfield, MA
March 8, 2007 - July 21, 2008

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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)

Contact Information

Main Address

1295 State Street, Springfield, MA 01111

Mailing Address

1295 State Street, Springfield, MA 01111

Phone Number

(413) 226-0000

Established

Connecticut since 11/10/1994

Firm Type

Limited Liability Company

Fiscal Year End

December

Firm Size

Small

FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 0 US 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

Disclosures

Regulatory Event

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Other business activities

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State Registrations and Notice Filings

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Exams

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SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Mar 2007About the Series 7 exam

Series 24 — General Securities Principal Examination

Passed Apr 2007About the Series 24 exam
FINRA
SRO Registrations

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