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James F. Scott

MML DISTRIBUTORS
SPRINGFIELD, MA 01111
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CRD#: 5694383
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Professional summary


James Felton Scott, who also goes by James Felton Scott Jr, James Scott, is a registered financial professional currently at MML DISTRIBUTORS, LLC located in Springfield, Massachusetts.

James is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2009. James has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.

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No

Aliases


James Felton Scott Jr | James Scott

Other business activities


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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

August 2, 2023 - Present

MML DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

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

January 18, 2017 - May 3, 2022

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 1137
DOWNERS GROVE, IL
Past

January 17, 2017 - May 3, 2022

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 1137
DOWNERS GROVE, IL
Past

March 17, 2014 - November 18, 2016

CAPITAL CLIENT GROUP, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 6247
SAN ANTONIO, TX
Past

September 19, 2012 - November 18, 2016

CAPITAL CLIENT GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6247
SAN ANTONIO, TX
Past

October 30, 2009 - September 19, 2012

TRANSAMERICA INVESTORS SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 32205
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA

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.

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RR
Iowa
(8/2/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 3/17/2014
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product 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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