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Steven M. Kress

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CRD#: 714658
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Steven Michael Kress, who also goes by Steve Kress, was a registered financial professional .

Steven is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1980. Steven had worked at 15 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 1 and Series 24 exams.

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No

Aliases


Steve Kress

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

February 27, 2014 - April 9, 2019

MML STRATEGIC DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 168638
Encinitas, CA
Past

March 4, 2010 - July 8, 2010

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 10409
ENCINITAS, CA
Past

March 4, 2010 - April 9, 2014

MML DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 38030
ENCINITAS, CA
Past

March 4, 2010 - April 9, 2019

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
ENCINITAS, CA
Past

August 15, 2006 - January 13, 2010

AST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 108897
SHELTON, CT
Past

January 12, 2004 - March 25, 2004

AMERICAN SKANDIA ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 109211
SHELTON, CT
Past

June 13, 2003 - January 13, 2010

PRUDENTIAL ANNUITIES DISTRIBUTORS, INC

BD
CRD#: 21570
ENCINITAS, CA
Past

February 10, 2003 - December 31, 2003

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

RIA
CRD#: 5685
NEWARK, NJ
Past

December 13, 2002 - June 13, 2003

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

BD
CRD#: 5685
NEWARK, NJ
Past

October 10, 2000 - January 21, 2003

PGIM INVESTMENTS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 105670
WOODLAND HILLS , CA
Past

January 1, 1997 - December 13, 2002

PRUDENTIAL INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 18353
NEWARK, NJ
Past

February 5, 1994 - May 22, 1996

THE PRUDENTIAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA

BD
CRD#: 680
NEWARK, NJ
Past

February 5, 1994 - January 1, 1997

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

BD
CRD#: 5685
NEWARK, NJ
Past

March 11, 1993 - October 4, 1995

PRUDENTIAL MUTUAL FUND DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 21215
Past

February 15, 1989 - March 25, 1993

PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7471
NEW YORK, NY
Past

November 20, 1986 - January 3, 1989

DELAWARE DISTRIBUTORS, L.P.

BD
CRD#: 14232
Past

January 18, 1985 - December 2, 1986

METLIFE INVESTORS DISTRIBUTION COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6695
Past

December 21, 1983 - December 28, 1984

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
Past

August 25, 1980 - December 2, 1986

METLIFE INVESTORS DISTRIBUTION COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6695

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

Visual representation of state registrations

This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 7/23/1999
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 1
Date: 8/11/1980
Registered Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


MS
MML STRATEGIC DISTRIBUTORS, LLC
MML STRATEGIC DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

CRD#: 168638 / SEC#: , 8-69322

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) 744-4528
Established
Delaware since 06/07/2013
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
BLUE, DOMINICDIRECTOR7323924
CRADDOCK, GEOFFREYDIRECTOR1444771
DIGANGI, MATTHEW TCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND PRESIDENT3229894
DUCH III, EDWARD KARLCHIEF LEGAL OFFICER, SECRETARY AND VICE PRESIDENT4808341
PUHALA, JAMESVICE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER5290483
REILLY, JENNIFER RHODESDIRECTOR3243154
RISPOLI, FRANK JOSEPHCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER AND TREASURER4364402

Disclosures


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Company Information


MML STRATEGIC DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

CRD#: 168638

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