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Russell A. Norris

MML DISTRIBUTORS
SPRINGFIELD, MA 01111
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CRD#: 5310421
RN

Professional summary

Russell A Norris is a registered financial professional currently at MML DISTRIBUTORS, LLC located in Springfield, Massachusetts.

Russell is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2012. Russell has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 7TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.

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No

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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None

Experience

Current

March 8, 2024 - Present

MML DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

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

December 12, 2016 - June 28, 2021

MML DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 38030
SPRINGFIELD, MA
Past

July 2, 2012 - December 31, 2012

TALCOTT RESOLUTION DISTRIBUTION COMPANY, INC.

BD
CRD#: 37819
WINDSOR, CT

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams

General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 3/8/2024
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 12/12/2016
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6
Date: 6/29/2012
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 3/26/2024
General Securities Principal Examination
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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