Jason Austell, a financial planner with MassMutual Carolinas, a general agency of Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual), has earned a Master of Science in Financial Services (MSFS) from The American College of Financial Services.

“I am thrilled about earning the Master of Science in Financial Services degree, which gives me an even deeper understanding of the financial planning field,” said Austell, CFP®, ChFC®, CLU®, CASL®, RICP®, AEP®, MSFS. “Each designation that I have acquired has provided me with an additional layer of knowledge allowing me to best serve each client with their financial planning goals.”

“On behalf of MassMutual Carolinas, we are very proud of Jason [Austell] for this outstanding industry academic achievement,” said Timothy C. Flanagan, Jr., CLU, ChFC, CFP®, ChSNC™, CFBS, President of MassMutual Carolinas. “His unwavering commitment to the financial services industry, to our clients and to his own professional development is commendable.”

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 products and 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.  MassMutual Financial Group is a marketing name for Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual) and its affiliated companies and sales representatives. Local sales agencies are not subsidiaries of MassMutual or its affiliated companies. 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.

Walker PR Group is not a subsidiary or affiliate of MassMutual or its affiliated companies.

Jason Austell is a registered representative of and offers securities, investment advisory and financial planning services through MML Investors Services, Inc. Member SIPC. 4350 Congress Street, Suite 300, Charlotte, NC 28209. (704) 557-9600.  CRN201909-217842