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William Basel
Financial advisor at MML Investors Services
William Basel has worked in the financial industry for 18 years and is a fiduciary financial advisor based in Los Angeles, California. William has been with MML Investors Services since 2015; before that, William spent five years at Northwestern Mutual Investment Services and less than a year at Wells Fargo Advisors. William holds the CFP® designation.
One of 3122 advisors with offices in Los Angeles, and one of 2892 fiduciaries.
At a glance
Experience18 years (since 2008)
How that compares ?More experience than 58% of advisors in Los Angeles
Office444 S. Flower Street Suite 4200, Los Angeles, CA 90071
How the firm is paid ?Percent of assets, Hourly, Flat fee, Other
Typical client at the firm ?$249,379
Advisors at the firm5,093
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.
Designations
CFP®
Licenses
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Series 66Uniform Combined State Law Examination
Career
- 2015 – nowMML Investors Services, LLCCurrent firm
- 2010 – 2015Northwestern Mutual Investment Services, LLCPreviously
- Oct 2008 – Mar 2009Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLCPreviously
Questions to ask William
Tailored to William’s registration and firm.
- 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 William
How do I contact William?
Call MML Investors Services at (413) 226-0000 and ask for William Basel. William works from the Los Angeles, CA office.
How long has William been a financial advisor?
William has been in the industry since 2008, about 18 years. More experience than 58% of advisors in Los Angeles.
What licenses does William hold?
Series 66. Tap any license on this page to see what it allows.
Is William a fiduciary?
William is registered as an investment advisor representative, which carries a fiduciary duty when giving investment advice.
How is William paid?
MML Investors Services reports being paid by a percentage of the assets they manage, hourly fees, flat or fixed fees, other fees. Ask William for your total yearly cost in dollars.
Official record as of October 3, 2026.
This profile is for information only and is not financial advice or a recommendation.
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