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Keesang J. Kim
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CRD#: 6242780
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Professional summary
Keesang John Kim was barred by the FINRA from acting as a broker or investment advisor or otherwise associating with a broker-dealer firm.
Keesang is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2013. Prior to being barred, Keesang had worked at 4 firms, which includes MML INVESTORS SERVICES LLC, PRUCO SECURITIES LLC., OSAIC SERVICES INC., NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
No
Aliases
John Keesang Kim | John Kim | Keesang Kim
Other business activities
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)
The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.
Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Past
June 23, 2016 - October 4, 2017
MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 10409
CHICAGO, IL
Past
February 26, 2016 - April 25, 2016
PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.
BD
CRD#: 5685
DOWNERS GROVE, IL
Past
July 8, 2015 - January 9, 2016
OSAIC SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 133763
DOWNERS GROVE, IL
Past
October 21, 2013 - October 9, 2014
NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 2881
LOMBARD, IL
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC
CONCORDE FINANCIAL ADVISORS | THE ESTABLISHMENT BY MASSMUTUAL | THE ESTABLISHMENT BY BARNUM FINANCIAL GROUP | THE ESTABLISHMENT | MML PLAN SOLUTIONS | MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC | MML INVESTORS SERVICES, INC. | MML INVESTORS SERVICES | MASSMUTUAL FINANCIAL GROUP | IN GOOD COMPANY | HFG ADVISORS
CRD#: 10409 / SEC#: 801-44264, 8-27250
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/13/1993 Approved)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Boston district office)
State Registrations and Notice Filings
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This advisor is not registered in any state.
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Current Firm
MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC
CONCORDE FINANCIAL ADVISORS | THE ESTABLISHMENT BY MASSMUTUAL | THE ESTABLISHMENT BY BARNUM FINANCIAL GROUP | THE ESTABLISHMENT | MML PLAN SOLUTIONS | MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC | MML INVESTORS SERVICES, INC. | MML INVESTORS SERVICES | MASSMUTUAL FINANCIAL GROUP | IN GOOD COMPANY | HFG ADVISORS
CRD#: 10409 / SEC#: 801-44264, 8-27250
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/13/1993 Approved)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Boston district office)
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Contact information
Main Address
1295 State Street, Springfield, MA 01111-0001
Mailing Address
1295 State Street, Springfield, MA 01111-0001
Phone number
(413) 737-8400
Established
Massachusetts since 01/01/2011
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
7,056
SEC notice filing (50 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)
Documents
Part 2 Brochures
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| MASSMUTUAL HOLDING LLC | MEMBER | |
| BAUER, THOMAS K | CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER | 4759472 |
| BOWMAN, VAUGHN CHARLES | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, PRESIDENT AND CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD | 4725044 |
| CRADDOCK, GEOFFREY | DIRECTOR | 1444771 |
| DUCH III, EDWARD KARL | CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER, SECRETARY AND VICE PRESIDENT | 4808341 |
| LAPIANA, PAUL ANTHONY | DIRECTOR | 2237245 |
| MALLEE, JOSEPH PATRICK III | DIRECTOR | 4231618 |
| MINK, DAVID MYERS | VICE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER | 2606831 |
| RANDALL, GEORGE ASHLEY IV | FIELD RISK OFFICER | 4881503 |
| REILLY, JENNIFER RHODES | DIRECTOR | 3243154 |
| RISPOLI, FRANK JOSEPH | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER AND TREASURER | 4364402 |
| ROGERS REID, COURTNEY MCKENZIE | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 5374512 |
| VACCARO, JOHN ARTHUR | CHAIRMAN EMERITUS | 2264004 |
| WILKINSON, MARY BEA | VICE PRESIDENT | 2159909 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 392,820 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 90,021,969,258 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 27 |
| Arbitration | 1 |
| Bond | 2 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 11/24/2025 | ||
| 10/28/2024 | ||
| 11/28/2023 | ||
| 12/19/2022 |
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