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James Cleary

43 Years of Experience
Newtown Square, PA
6 DisclosuresBrokerSells Insurance

James Cleary is a ChFC-designated registered investment advisor at MML Investors Services, LLC, based in Newtown Square, PA, with 43 years of industry experience. James is also registered as a broker, so some compensation may come from commissions on products sold. Their practice areas include Retirement Planning. Their firm serves 454,836 clients with $120B in assets under management.

Compensation
Fee-Only (% of Portfolio)Fixed/Hourly
Firm Size
5086 advisors
IM Fee
Planning only
Assets Under Management
$115.6B

Fee Structure

Investment management only (planning not offered)

Detailed fee information is not available for this advisor. View their full brochure on SEC.gov for fee details.

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Location

16 Campus Blvd, Suite 200, Newtown Square, PA, 19073

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History

Regulatory History (6)
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Customer Dispute
March 2014
Closed-No Action
Customer Dispute
May 2005
Denied
Customer Dispute
December 2004
Denied
Customer Dispute
September 2004
Denied
Customer Dispute
April 2004
Denied
Criminal
March 1974
Final Disposition
Other Business ActivitiesSells Insurance

James is an agent for a non-MMLIA insurance brokerage since 2011 and also an agent for life settlements/viaticals since 2019, dedicating minimal time to each. He also owns rental property, has ownership in a property and casualty company, and acts as a trustee for trusts.

Employment History
Current Registrations
MML Investors Services, LLC
March 2017 - Present · 9 yrs 7 mos
MML Investors Services, LLC
March 2017 - Present · 9 yrs 7 mos
MML Investors Services, LLCBroker
March 2017 - Present · 9 yrs 7 mos
Previous Registrations
Msi Financial Services, INC.
January 2015 - March 2017 · 2 yrs 2 mos
Msi Financial Services, INC.Broker
January 2015 - March 2017 · 2 yrs 2 mos
Newsquare Capital, LLC
November 2010 - December 2017 · 7 yrs 1 mo
New England Securities Corporation
July 2002 - January 2015 · 12 yrs 6 mos
New England SecuritiesBroker
April 1989 - January 2015 · 25 yrs 9 mos
Travelers Equities Sales, INC.Broker
August 1983 - May 1989 · 5 yrs 9 mos
State Registrations12 states
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Exams
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