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7yrs

Michael Sims

Financial advisor at MML Investors Services

Based in Chicago, Illinois, Michael Sims is a fiduciary financial advisor with 7 years of industry experience. Michael joined MML Investors Services in 2025, a firm offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan consulting. MML Investors Services reports being paid through a percentage of assets, hourly fees, and flat fees.

One of 6312 advisors with offices in Chicago, and one of 5878 fiduciaries.

Chicago, IL 60606Fiduciary advisor

At a glance

Experience7 years (since 2020)
How that compares ?7 years in the industry
Office30 S Wacker Drive Suite 2700, Chicago, IL 60606
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.

Licenses

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Series 63Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
Series 66Uniform Combined State Law Examination

Career

  1. Apr 2025 – now

Questions to ask Michael

Tailored to Michael’s registration and firm.

  1. At a firm this size, will I work with you directly or with a service team?
  2. What does a financial plan with you include, and how often is it updated?
  3. If you use outside managers, how are they chosen and what do they cost on top of your fee?
  4. Where would my money be held, and will I get statements directly from that firm?
  5. What would I pay in total each year, in dollars, including fund and trading costs?

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About Michael

How do I contact Michael?

Call MML Investors Services at (413) 226-0000 and ask for Michael Sims. Michael works from the Chicago, IL office.

How long has Michael been a financial advisor?

Michael has been in the industry since 2020, about 7 years. 7 years in the industry.

What licenses does Michael hold?

Series 63, Series 66. Tap any license on this page to see what it allows.

Is Michael a fiduciary?

Michael is registered as an investment advisor representative, which carries a fiduciary duty when giving investment advice.

How is Michael paid?

MML Investors Services reports being paid by a percentage of the assets they manage, hourly fees, flat or fixed fees, other fees. Ask Michael 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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