Matt Kern, CLU, CLTC is celebrating 30 years of service as a financial advisor at MassMutual Carolinas, a general agency of Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual).

“I have spent every day of my financial services career with MassMutual Carolinas and I am having more fun and fulfillment than ever,” said Kern. “Walking closely with clients through life is both an honor and responsibility. I am blessed to get to play a meaningful role for them. I have no desire to slow down and look forward to serving our clients for the next 30 years.”

Added Timothy C. Flanagan, Jr., CLU, ChFC, CFP®, ChSNC™, CFBS, President of MassMutual Carolinas, “Congratulations to Matt [Kern] on this milestone anniversary. I am proud to call him a friend and colleague, and am grateful to have him on my team. He brings a wealth of financial planning experience in serving our clients and is an integral part of our firm’s rich history in the Carolinas.”

About MassMutual

MassMutual is a leading mutual life insurance company that is run for the benefit of its members and participating policyowners. MassMutual offers a wide range of financial products and services, including life insurance, disability income insurance, long term care insurance, annuities, retirement plans and other employee benefits. For more information, visit www.massmutual.com.

About MassMutual Carolinas

MassMutual Carolinas specializes in a broad spectrum of financial services that enables the firm to offer comprehensive strategies to individuals, families and businesses for risk management, asset allocation, estate planning, cash flow and wealth accumulation.

Securities and investment advisory services are offered through qualified registered representatives of MML Investors Services, LLC, Member SIPC. 4350 Congress Street, Suite 300, Charlotte, NC 28209. (704) 557-9600. The firm serves clients in North and South Carolina. More information is available at https://carolinas.massmutual.com/.

Founded in 1851, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual) is a leading mutual life insurance company that is run for the benefit of its members and participating policyholders. The company has a long history of financial strength and strong performance, and although dividends are not guaranteed, MassMutual has paid dividends to eligible participating policyholders consistently since the 1860s. With whole life insurance as its foundation, MassMutual provides products to help meet the financial needs of clients, such as life insurance, disability income insurance, long term care insurance, retirement/401(K) plan services, and annuities. In addition, the company's strong and growing network of financial professionals helps clients make good financial decisions for the long-term.

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