James Darden
James Darden is a registered investment advisor at MML Investors Services, LLC, based in Southfield, MI, with 4 years of industry experience. James operates on a fee-only basis, meaning they do not earn commissions from product sales. Their practice areas include Retirement Planning. Their firm serves 392,809 clients with $90B in assets under management.
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MML Investors Services manages investment menus for retirement plans and offers a managed account service for participants.
For the overall plan, MMLIS selects and monitors investment options. For participants using the managed account service, fees are charged quarterly, up to a maximum of 0.60% per year of the account value. MMLIS receives 0.10% of this fee, with the remainder going to Morningstar and the recordkeeper. The exact fees vary by recordkeeper and whether the service is a Qualified Default Investment Alternative.
Location
3000 Town Center, Suite 2800, Southfield, MI, 48075
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No disclosures, customer disputes, or regulatory actions on file.
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Learn about disclosures →Other Business ActivitiesSells Insurance
James is a solo attorney, an assistant high school swim coach, and a volunteer treasurer for the State Bar of Michigan. He also owns rental property and works as an insurance agent selling life, disability, long-term care, and fixed annuity products.
Employment History
Current Registrations
MML Investors Services, LLC
MML Investors Services, LLCBroker
Previous Registrations
Park Avenue Securities LLC
Park Avenue Securities LLCBroker
State Registrations6 states
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