Raymond James Financial Services Advisors
47yrs
Top advisor by experience in New Mexico
44yrs
Thomas Norman Zirbel
Financial advisor at MML Investors Services
At a glance
Experience44 years (since 1982)
How that compares ?Top 1% by experience at MML Investors Services
OfficeLas Cruces, NM
How the firm is paid ?Percent of assets, Hourly, Flat fee, Other
States licensed ?1 state
Services through MML Investors Services
Financial planningInvestment management for individuals and small businessesInvestment management for businesses and institutionsRetirement plan consultingChoosing other investment managersEducational seminars and workshopsOther services
Specialties, designations like CFP®, and languages spoken appear here when advisors claim their profiles.
Licenses
Exams passed, from the official record. Tap a license to see what it allows.
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
Career
- May 2026 – nowMML Investors Services, LLCCurrent firm
- 2023 – 2025Cetera Investment Advisers LLCPreviously
- Oct 2021 – Jun 2023Cetera Wealth Services, LLCPreviously
- Jun 2019 – Nov 2020Northwestern Mutual Investment Services, LLCPreviously
- Jul 2016 – Jul 2018Equitrust Investment Management Services, Inc.Previously
- Jan 2015 – Jul 2015Prospera Financial Services, Inc.Previously
- Feb 2014 – Jun 2014Cabana Asset ManagementPreviously
- Jan 2013 – Dec 2013LPL Financial LLCPreviously
Earlier career (1 more)
- Oct 2009 – Jun 2010Waddell & ReedPreviously
Questions to ask Thomas
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- What's your succession plan, and who would work with me if you retire?
- At a firm this size, will I work with you directly or with a service team?
- What does a financial plan with you include, and how often is it updated?
- If you use outside managers, how are they chosen and what do they cost on top of your fee?
- Where would my money be held, and will I get statements directly from that firm?
- What would I pay in total each year, in dollars, including fund and trading costs?
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About Thomas
How do I contact Thomas?
Call MML Investors Services at (413) 226-0000 and ask for Thomas Norman Zirbel. Thomas works from the Las Cruces, NM office.
How long has Thomas been a financial advisor?
Thomas has been in the industry since 1982, about 44 years. Top 1% by experience at MML Investors Services.
What licenses does Thomas hold?
Series 63, Series 65, Series 66. Tap any license on this page to see what it allows.
Is Thomas a fiduciary?
Thomas is registered as an investment advisor representative, which carries a fiduciary duty when giving investment advice.
How is Thomas paid?
MML Investors Services reports being paid by a percentage of the assets they manage, hourly fees, flat or fixed fees, other fees. Ask Thomas for your total yearly cost in dollars.
Official record as of October 2, 2026.
This profile is for information only and is not financial advice or a recommendation.
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