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CFP · ChFC
JP
CFP · ChFC

James Politis

4 Years of Experience
Pacific Palisades, CA
BrokerSells Insurance

James Politis is a CFP, ChFC-designated registered investment advisor at MML Investors Services, LLC, based in Pacific Palisades, CA, 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.

Compensation
Fee-Only (% of Portfolio)Fixed/Hourly
Firm Size
4920 advisors
Number of Clients
392,809 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$229K average
Assets Under Management
$90.0B

Fee Structure

Investment management only (planning not offered)

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.

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Location

Pacific Palisades, CA

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History

Regulatory History
Clean regulatory record

No disclosures, customer disputes, or regulatory actions on file.

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Other Business ActivitiesSells Insurance

James is an insurance broker selling life, disability, long-term care, fixed annuities, and health insurance, dedicating a few hours per week to this activity. He also serves as Secretary for Sunset Paradise HOA, spending minimal time managing documentation and communication.

Employment History
Current Registrations
MML Investors Services, LLC
May 2025 - Present · 1 yr
MML Investors Services, LLC
May 2025 - Present · 1 yr
MML Investors Services, LLCBroker
May 2025 - Present · 1 yr
Previous Registrations
Northwestern Mutual Investment Services, LLCBroker
February 2022 - May 2025 · 3 yrs 3 mos
State Registrations15 states
CAFLIAILMAMONJNVNYOKORSCTXVAWA
AdvisorBrokerBoth

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Exams
No exam information available for this advisor.
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