Rockville, MD Gaither Road Office

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Institution

Firm-wide stats for Mass Mutual Investors Services

Total advisors

5,118

Across 1,229 offices

Clients per advisor

88 Typical

Avg AUM per client

$249,379 Low

HNW client ratio

0% Very Low

About

MML Investors Services, LLC is a broker‑dealer and SEC‑registered investment adviser that operates as a subsidiary of MassMutual. It provides ongoing financial planning to individuals (including high‑net‑worth clients), business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers, and also offers asset management, wrap and money‑manager programs and educational seminars.

Financial planning engagements are structured as annual, collaborative relationships in which advisers collect detailed client information, use firm‑approved software (including Monte Carlo simulations and automated asset‑allocation tools) to analyze goals, and deliver written recommendations; advisers generally recommend investment categories and strategies rather than making specific product selections and do not have investment discretion as part of the planning engagement. Implementation of recommendations is optional and requires separate brokerage or insurance arrangements, and advisers may receive additional compensation in their capacities as registered representatives or insurance agents when clients choose to implement recommendations.

Noteworthy features in the brochure include the recent addition of a standalone Divorce Planning offering (announced March 2026) and explicit descriptions of estate‑settlement and employer‑sponsored planning programs, which present event‑driven planning services in a defined way. The firm also discloses an extensive history of regulatory and enforcement actions (including SEC and state orders and associated remediation) and details about affiliated‑product distribution and sales‑support compensation arrangements that can create potential conflicts of interest for clients to consider.

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Expertise

Divorce financial planning General estate planning guidance Multi-generational wealth transfer Cash flow / budgeting

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Occupation focus

Founder/Business Owner Attorney Executive

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Demographic focus

Married/Couples/Partners Divorced

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Location

530 Gaither Road, Suite 350

Rockville MD 20850

Advisors at this office

14

Advisors at this office

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Jacob E

Series 66

Rockville, MD

Mass Mutual Investors Services

Jacob Engel is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has a diverse work history, including roles at MassMutual Life Insurance Company, Crouse Ford, Evapco, Leidos Biomedical Research, and military service in the Marine Corps. Mass Mutual Investors Services, a subsidiary of MassMutual, provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers collaborative, annual planning engagements supported by firm-approved analytical tools and educational seminars.

Divorce financial planning General estate planning guidance Multi-generational wealth transfer Cash flow / budgeting Founder/Business Owner Attorney Executive Married/Couples/Partners Divorced
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Robert V

Series 63, Series 65

Rockville, MD

Mass Mutual Investors Services

Robert Virden Jr. is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He has worked with Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and was previously with Metlife Securities from 2009 to 2017. He is also associated with Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company since 2016. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, utilizing firm-approved tools to provide goal-based recommendations without discretionary investment authority.

Divorce financial planning General estate planning guidance Multi-generational wealth transfer Cash flow / budgeting Founder/Business Owner Attorney Executive Married/Couples/Partners Divorced
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Thomas C

ChFC®, Series 63

Rockville, MD

Mass Mutual Investors Services

Thomas Cabral is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 63 license. His prior experience includes roles at Citigroup Global Markets, LPL Financial, M&T Securities, and Penn Mutual Life Insurance. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers various planning programs and educational seminars, utilizing firm-approved analytical tools to deliver written recommendations in collaborative, annual engagements.

Divorce financial planning General estate planning guidance Multi-generational wealth transfer Cash flow / budgeting Founder/Business Owner Attorney Executive Married/Couples/Partners Divorced
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Michelle B

Series 63, Series 65

Rockville, MD

Mass Mutual Investors Services

Michelle Balfe is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Rockville, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and with 24 years of industry experience. She has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and previously at MetLife Securities Inc. from 2015 to 2017. Outside of her advisory role, Balfe serves as a board member of the Bowie, MD Green Team Executive Committee and is an independent insurance agent for group disability and group dental coverage. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides financial planning, asset management, educational seminars, and specialized services such as divorce planning and estate-settlement programs.

Divorce financial planning General estate planning guidance Multi-generational wealth transfer Cash flow / budgeting Founder/Business Owner Attorney Executive Married/Couples/Partners Divorced
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Sarah W

Series 63, Series 65

Rockville, MD

Mass Mutual Investors Services

Sarah White is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and has 34 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with MML Investors Services, Inc. and Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company since 1991. In addition to her advisory role, she is involved in sales of life, health, group life, and group health insurance. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, emphasizing collaborative, goal-based planning and various specialized programs such as divorce and estate-settlement planning.

Divorce financial planning General estate planning guidance Multi-generational wealth transfer Cash flow / budgeting Founder/Business Owner Attorney Executive Married/Couples/Partners Divorced
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Blair F

Series 63, Series 65

Rockville, MD

Mass Mutual Investors Services

Blair Fetzer is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Rockville, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 11 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Mass Mutual Investors Services, MassMutual Life Insurance, Pruco Securities LLC, and New York Life. He also serves as an insurance broker for Erie Insurance Co. MassMutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, emphasizing collaborative, annual planning engagements that utilize firm-approved analysis tools.

Divorce financial planning General estate planning guidance Multi-generational wealth transfer Cash flow / budgeting Founder/Business Owner Attorney Executive Married/Couples/Partners Divorced
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Gerard R

Series 63, Series 65

Rockville, MD

Mass Mutual Investors Services

Gerard Ransing is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 35 years of industry experience. He has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and was previously with MetLife Securities Inc. from 2015 to 2017. Additionally, he operates as an independent insurance agent specializing in fixed annuities. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, using firm-approved tools to provide written recommendations in collaborative, annual planning engagements.

Divorce financial planning General estate planning guidance Multi-generational wealth transfer Cash flow / budgeting Founder/Business Owner Attorney Executive Married/Couples/Partners Divorced
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Fang G

Series 63, Series 65

Rockville, MD

Mass Mutual Investors Services

Fang Gu is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 25 years of industry experience. Gu previously worked at Metlife Securities, Inc for 16 years and has been with Mass Mutual-related firms since 2016. Outside of advisory work, Gu is also an insurance broker specializing in life and health insurance. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, emphasizing collaborative, goal-oriented client relationships and a range of event-driven planning services.

Divorce financial planning General estate planning guidance Multi-generational wealth transfer Cash flow / budgeting Founder/Business Owner Attorney Executive Married/Couples/Partners Divorced
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Ignacio C

Series 63, Series 66

Rockville, MD

Mass Mutual Investors Services

Ignacio Calles is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at firms including NYLIFE Securities LLC, Eagle Strategies LLC, and Eldenstreet Financial, LLC. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm uses advanced software tools to analyze client goals and offers a range of planning programs, including recent additions like Divorce Planning and employer-sponsored planning services.

Divorce financial planning General estate planning guidance Multi-generational wealth transfer Cash flow / budgeting Founder/Business Owner Attorney Executive Married/Couples/Partners Divorced
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James F

Series 65, Series 63

Rockville, MD

Mass Mutual Investors Services

James Fitze Jr. is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Rockville, MD, holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services and MassMutual Life Insurance Co. since 2017 and previously worked at Applied Network Solutions, Inc. from 2013 to 2017. Mass Mutual Investors Services operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering financial planning and asset management to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm provides collaborative, annual financial planning relationships using firm-approved analytical tools and offers specialized planning services including estate settlement and employer-sponsored plans.

Divorce financial planning General estate planning guidance Multi-generational wealth transfer Cash flow / budgeting Founder/Business Owner Attorney Executive Married/Couples/Partners Divorced
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John H

Series 63, Series 65

Rockville, MD

Mass Mutual Investors Services

John Hill is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Rockville, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 15 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at MML Investors Services, Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company, Eagle Strategies, NyLife Securities, and New York Life Insurance Company. Mass Mutual Investors Services operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, using firm-approved tools to develop collaborative, goal-oriented planning relationships.

Divorce financial planning General estate planning guidance Multi-generational wealth transfer Cash flow / budgeting Founder/Business Owner Attorney Executive Married/Couples/Partners Divorced
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Robert L

Series 63, Series 65

Rockville, MD

Mass Mutual Investors Services

Robert Lembo is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Rockville, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 39 years of industry experience. His career includes longstanding roles at Guardian Life Insurance Co. of America, National Life, MetLife Securities, and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company. He also works as an independent insurance agent specializing in dental and group disability income, fixed annuities, long-term care, life, accident, and health insurance. MassMutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides ongoing financial planning using firm-approved analytical tools and offers asset management, wrap and money-manager programs, and educational seminars.

Divorce financial planning General estate planning guidance Multi-generational wealth transfer Cash flow / budgeting Founder/Business Owner Attorney Executive Married/Couples/Partners Divorced
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James S

Series 63, Series 65

Rockville, MD

Mass Mutual Investors Services

James Seminara is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Rockville, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 15 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at METLIFE Securities Inc and MassMutual Life Insurance Company. He is also licensed as an insurance agent focusing on life, health, and long-term care insurance. Mass Mutual Investors Services operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser subsidiary of MassMutual, providing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm uses firm-approved software and structured planning processes to deliver written financial recommendations as part of ongoing client relationships.

Divorce financial planning General estate planning guidance Multi-generational wealth transfer Cash flow / budgeting Founder/Business Owner Attorney Executive Married/Couples/Partners Divorced
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Jennifer C

Series 63, Series 65

Rockville, MD

Mass Mutual Investors Services

Jennifer Calara is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. She has seven years of industry experience, including prior roles at Farmers Financial Solutions and Allstate Insurance. Outside of her advisory work, she owns and operates The Calara Agency, which provides property and casualty insurance as well as Medicare insurance services. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, focusing on collaborative client relationships and goal-based recommendations.

Divorce financial planning General estate planning guidance Multi-generational wealth transfer Cash flow / budgeting Founder/Business Owner Attorney Executive Married/Couples/Partners Divorced
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