# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0000067160
**File Stem:** 0001133228-26-000584
**Filing Date:** 2026-1
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0001133228-26-000584.hdr.sgml**: 20260126

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001133228-26-000584

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: DEF 14C

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 1

**CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT**: 20260202

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20260126

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20260126

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**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** MML SERIES INVESTMENT FUND
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0000067160

**ORGANIZATION NAME:**
- **EIN:** 042476032
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** MA
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** DEF 14C
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 811-02224
- **FILM NUMBER:** 26558876

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 1295 STATE STREET
- **CITY:** SPRINGFIELD
- **STATE:** MA
- **ZIP:** 01111
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 413-744-1000

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 1295 STATE STREET
- **CITY:** SPRINGFIELD
- **STATE:** MA
- **ZIP:** 01111

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** MML EQUITY INVESTMENT CO INC
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 19850227

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** MML INVESTMENT CO INC
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 19811109

## Series and Classes Contracts Data

### MML VIP Fidelity Institutional AM Core Plus Bond Fund (Series ID: S000029642)

| Class ID   | Class Name      | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000091024 | Class II        |  |
| C000091025 | Service Class I |  |

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#### MML SERIES INVESTMENT FUND<br>

#### (the "Trust")

#### 1295 State Street<br>

#### Springfield, MA 01111-0001
*MML VIP Fidelity Institutional AM<sup>®</sup> Core Plus Bond Fund*

<br> *(the "Fund")* 

#### INFORMATION STATEMENT<br>

#### February 2, 2026

#### Important Notice Regarding the Availability of this Information Statement

#### This Information Statement is available at <br>

#### https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds
The Trustees of the MML Series Investment Fund (the "Trustees") are distributing this Information Statement in connection with a new investment subadvisory agreement for the Fund (the "New Subadvisory Agreement") between MML Investment Advisers, LLC (in its capacity as investment adviser to the Fund, the "Adviser" or "MML Advisers") and FIAM LLC ("FIAM"). This Information Statement explains why the Trustees approved (i) the termination of the Investment Subadvisory Agreement between the Adviser and Metropolitan West Asset Management, LLC ("MetWest") with respect to the Fund (the "Prior Subadvisory Agreement"), and (ii) the Adviser's entering into the New Subadvisory Agreement with FIAM with respect to the Fund. In addition, this Information Statement describes generally the terms of the New Subadvisory Agreement. This Information Statement is being delivered to shareholders of record as of January 14, 2026 on or about February 2, 2026.

As required by an Exemptive Order that MML Advisers has received from the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") to permit the Adviser to change subadvisers or hire new subadvisers for one or more funds from time to time without obtaining shareholder approval, subject to approval by a fund's shareholders of this arrangement, the Fund is distributing this Information Statement solely for your information. **WE ARE NOT ASKING YOU FOR A PROXY, AND YOU ARE REQUESTED NOT TO SEND US A PROXY.**

#### Termination of the Prior Subadvisory Agreement and Trustee Approval of the <br>

#### New Subadvisory Agreement
At a meeting of the Trustees held on September 16-17, 2025, the Trustees, including a majority of the Trustees who are not "interested persons" as such term is defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended ("Independent Trustees"), approved (i) the termination of the Prior Subadvisory Agreement dated December 16, 2014, as amended, between MML Advisers and MetWest on behalf of the Fund, such termination to take effect on November 14, 2025; and (ii) the New Subadvisory Agreement pursuant to which FIAM, an investment adviser registered with the SEC, would provide certain investment advisory services with respect to the Fund. In reaching this decision, the Trustees considered, among other factors, (a) MetWest's underperformance as subadviser; (b) that as of June 30, 2025, the FIAM strategy outperformed its peers, ranking in the top half of the Morningstar Separate Accounts U.S. Intermediate Core-Plus Bond category for the trailing 1-, 3-, 5-, 10-, and 15-year periods (ranks of 26th, 28th, 40th, 16th, and 30th percentiles, respectively) relative to the MetWest strategy ranking in or near the bottom half of the same category for the same periods (ranks of 45th, 85th, 94th, 77th, and 57th percentiles, respectively); and (c) MML Advisers' belief that the Fund's shareholders will benefit from a similar risk/return profile as FIAM's strategy with strong performance and that the subadviser change is in the best interest of shareholders.

In reviewing the New Subadvisory Agreement, the Trustees discussed and considered a wide range of information about, among other things: (i) FIAM and its personnel with responsibility for providing services to the Fund; (ii) the terms of the New Subadvisory Agreement; (iii) the scope and quality of the services that FIAM will provide under the New Subadvisory Agreement; (iv) the historical investment performance track

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record of FIAM; and (v) the fees payable to FIAM by MML Advisers and the effect of such fees on the profitability of MML Advisers. **Appendix A** to this Information Statement contains information regarding the fee schedule for other funds advised or subadvised by FIAM that have investment objectives similar to those of the Fund.

Based on the foregoing, and following their review, the Trustees concluded that: (i) overall, they were satisfied with the nature, extent, and quality of services expected to be provided under the New Subadvisory Agreement, including the anticipated level of MML Advisers' oversight of the subadvisory process; (ii) MML Advisers' projected level of profitability due to the New Subadvisory Agreement is not excessive and the subadvisory fee amount under the New Subadvisory Agreement is fair and reasonable; (iii) the investment process and expertise of FIAM appear well-suited to the Fund given its investment objective and policies; and (iv) the terms of the New Subadvisory Agreement are fair and reasonable and are in the best interests of the Fund's shareholders.

After carefully considering the information summarized above, the Trustees, including a majority of the Independent Trustees voting separately, unanimously voted to approve the New Subadvisory Agreement. Prior to the vote being taken to approve the New Subadvisory Agreement, the Independent Trustees met separately in executive session to discuss the appropriateness of the New Subadvisory Agreement. During the executive session, the Independent Trustees were advised by their independent legal counsel. The Independent Trustees weighed the foregoing matters in light of the advice given to them by their independent legal counsel as to the law applicable to the review of investment advisory contracts. In arriving at a decision, the Trustees, including the Independent Trustees, did not identify any single matter as all-important or controlling. The foregoing summary does not detail all of the matters considered.

#### Description of the New Subadvisory Agreement
**Appendix B to this Information Statement contains the New Subadvisory Agreement. While the next several paragraphs briefly summarize some important provisions of the New Subadvisory Agreement, you should read Appendix B for a complete understanding of the New Subadvisory Agreement.** 

The New Subadvisory Agreement essentially provides that FIAM, under the Trustees' and the Adviser's supervision, will, among other things, (i) provide a continuing investment program for the Fund and determine what securities or other investments shall be purchased or sold by the Fund, (ii) arrange for the purchase and sale of securities and other investments for the Fund, and (iii) provide reports on the foregoing to the Trustees for each Board meeting.

The New Subadvisory Agreement also provides that FIAM will not be liable to the Fund or its shareholders, except in the event of FIAM's reckless disregard, willful misfeasance, bad faith, gross negligence, fraud, or willful misconduct in the performance of its duties under the New Subadvisory Agreement.

**The advisory fee rate paid by the Fund's shareholders is unchanged. The advisory fee rate for the Fund will continue to be 0.40% on the first $500 million of the average daily net assets of the Fund, and 0.38% on assets in excess of $500 million.** 

#### Information About the New Subadviser
The following description of FIAM was provided to the Trust by FIAM.

**FIAM LLC ("FIAM") is located at 900 Salem Street, Smithfield, Rhode Island 02917. FIAM is an indirectly held, wholly-owned subsidiary of FMR LLC (commonly known as Fidelity Investments). As of December 31, 2025, FIAM managed approximately $347.7 billion in assets worldwide.** 

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The following are the names and principal occupations of the principal executive officers and each director of FIAM. The business address of the principal executive officers and each director is 900 Salem Street, Smithfield, Rhode Island 02917.

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| **Name** | **Title**  |
| Christian Pariseault | Director  |
| Kimberly L. Perry | Director  |
| Risteard Hogan | Director and President  |
| Casey M. Condron | Director and Head of Institutional Client Group  |
| Martin McGee | Director and Chief Financial Officer  |
| Thomas Vercillo | Treasurer  |
| Horace Codjoe | Institutional Trust Officer  |
| Joseph Benedetti | Secretary  |
| Brian C. McLain | Assistant Secretary  |
| John Bertone | Assistant Secretary |

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#### Certain Brokerage Matters
As permitted by Section 28(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, FIAM may cause the Fund to pay to a broker which provides brokerage and research services to the Fund an amount of disclosed commission in excess of the commission which another broker would have charged for effecting that transaction. This practice is subject to a good faith determination by FIAM that the commission paid is reasonable in light of the value of services provided, viewed either in terms of the specific transactions involved in FIAM's overall duties to the Fund and/or other accounts for which it exercises investment discretion, or the policies that the Trustees of the Trust may adopt from time to time.

FIAM may cause portfolio transactions for the Fund to be executed by an affiliated brokerage firm. The Fund pays brokerage commissions to these brokerage firms for executing these portfolio transactions. FIAM has informed the Adviser that it follows procedures designed to ensure that the commissions paid to affiliated brokerage firms are equal to or less than those paid to other brokers in connection with comparable transactions involving similar securities and that the commissions charged to the Fund by affiliated brokerage firms do not exceed commissions charged to other clients in connection with comparable transactions involving similar securities.

#### Other Information
***Adviser's Address. The address of the Adviser is 1295 State Street, Springfield, Massachusetts 01111-0001. The Adviser, a Delaware limited liability company, is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company ("MassMutual").***

***Principal Underwriter, Administrator, and Subadministrators. The address of the Fund's principal underwriter, MML Distributors, LLC, is 1295 State Street, Springfield, Massachusetts 01111-0001. MML Distributors, LLC is a wholly-owned subsidiary of MassMutual. The Adviser serves as the administrator of the Fund. State Street Bank and Trust Company, which is located at One Congress Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02114, and MassMutual, located at 1295 State Street, Springfield, Massachusetts 01111-0001, each serve as a subadministrator of the Fund.***

***Annual and Semi-annual Reports. The Trust has previously sent its Annual and Semi-annual Reports to its shareholders. You can obtain a copy of these Reports, as well as a copy of the Fund's annual and semi-annual financial statements, without charge by writing to the Trust at 1295 State Street, Springfield, Massachusetts 01111-0001 or by calling 1-888-309-3539.***

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***Outstanding Shares. Appendix C to this Information Statement lists the total number of shares outstanding as of January 14, 2026 for each class of the Fund's shares. The Trust was established by MassMutual for the purpose of providing a vehicle for the investment of various separate accounts of MassMutual and its life insurance subsidiaries, including C.M. Life Insurance Company ("C.M. Life"). Shares of the Funds and shares of other Funds in the Trust are offered solely to (other than certain funds of funds) separate accounts established by MassMutual and its life insurance company subsidiaries but are not offered to the general public.***

#### WE ARE NOT ASKING YOU FOR A PROXY,<br>

#### AND YOU ARE REQUESTED NOT TO SEND US A PROXY.
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#### Appendix A

#### Certain Other Mutual Funds Advised by FIAM
FIAM has provided the following information to the Trust regarding other funds for which FIAM acts as adviser or subadviser and which have investment objectives similar to those of the Fund.

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| | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Other Fund(s) with Similar Objectives** <br>**to MML VIP Fidelity Institutional** <br>**AM<sup>®</sup> Core Plus Bond Fund** | **Fee Rate** <br>**(based on average** <br>**daily net assets)**  | **Net Assets of** <br>**Other Fund(s) at** <br>**December 31, 2024** | **FIAM's Relationship** <br>**to Other Fund(s)** <br>**(Adviser or Subadviser)**  |
| Subadvisory Customer 1 | 0.13% on the first $500 million; <br>0.10% on the next $500 million; <br>0.08% on the next $500 million; and <br>0.07% over $1.5 billion | $1,533.7 million | Subadviser  |
| Subadvisory Customer 2 | 0.25% on the first $100 million; <br>0.18% on the next $400 million; and <br>0.13% over $500 million | $143.2 million | Subadviser  |
| Fidelity Total Bond Fund | 0.28% on all assets | $38,287.2 million | Adviser |

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#### Appendix B

#### INVESTMENT SUBADVISORY AGREEMENT <br>

#### for the MML VIP Fidelity Institutional AM<sup>®</sup> Core Plus Bond Fund
This Investment Subadvisory Agreement (this "Subadvisory Agreement"), is by and between FIAM LLC (the "Subadviser") and MML Investment Advisers, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company ("MML Advisers"), for the MML VIP Fidelity Institutional AM<sup>®</sup> Core Plus Bond Fund (the "Fund"), a series of MML Series Investment Fund (the "Trust"), a Massachusetts business trust which is an open-end management investment company registered as such with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "Commission") pursuant to the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "Act"), effective as of the 14<sup>th</sup> day of November, 2025.

WHEREAS, the Trust has appointed MML Advisers as the investment adviser for the Fund pursuant to the terms of an Investment Advisory Agreement (the "Advisory Agreement");

WHEREAS, the Advisory Agreement provides that MML Advisers may, at its option, subject to approval by the Trustees of the Trust and, to the extent necessary, the shareholders of the Fund, appoint a subadviser to assume certain responsibilities and obligations of MML Advisers under the Advisory Agreement;

WHEREAS, MML Advisers and the Subadviser are investment advisers registered with the Commission as such under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended (the "Advisers Act"); and

WHEREAS, MML Advisers wishes to appoint the Subadviser to serve, and the Subadviser wishes to serve, as subadviser with respect to the Fund with responsibility for such portion of the Fund's assets as MML Advisers shall direct from time to time (the "Portfolio");

NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and of the mutual covenants herein contained, MML Advisers and the Subadviser, intending to be legally bound, hereby agree as follows:

1. <u>General Provision</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) MML Advisers hereby appoints the Subadviser, and the Subadviser hereby undertakes to act, as investment subadviser to the Portfolio to provide investment advice and to perform for the Fund such other duties and functions as are hereinafter set forth. The Subadviser shall, in all matters, give to the Fund and the Trust's Board of Trustees, directly or through MML Advisers, the benefit of the Subadviser's best judgment, effort, advice and recommendations and shall at all times perform its obligations in compliance with:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) the provisions of the Act and any rules or regulations thereunder and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, as applicable to the Fund;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii) any other provisions of state or federal law applicable to the operation of registered investment companies;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iii) the provisions of the Agreement and Declaration of Trust and Bylaws of the Trust, as amended from time to time and provided to the Subadviser by MML Advisers (collectively referred to as the "Trust Documents");

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iv) policies and determinations of the Board of Trustees of the Trust and MML Advisers, of which the Subadviser has been notified;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(v) the fundamental and non-fundamental policies and investment restrictions of the Fund as reflected in the Trust's registration statement under the Act from time to time and provided to the Subadviser by MML Advisers; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(vi) the Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information of the Fund in effect from time to time and provided to the Subadviser by MML Advisers (collectively referred to as the "Disclosure Documents").

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) The officers and employees of the Subadviser responsible for providing the services of the Subadviser hereunder shall be available upon reasonable notice for consultation with respect to the provision of such services.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) Subadviser will comply with the applicable provisions of the Fund's pricing procedures which it has received and, upon request, will provide reasonable assistance to the Fund's pricing agent in valuing securities held by the Fund. MML Advisers acknowledges and agrees that (i) the valuation information provided by the Subadviser is for informational purposes only, and (ii) in no event will the Subadviser be responsible or liable for MML Advisers' or the Fund's use or non-use of the information provided by the Subadviser, and the Subadviser makes no warranties, express or implied, regarding the accuracy or completeness of such information.

2. <u>Duties of the Subadviser</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) The Subadviser shall, subject to the direction and control of the Trust's Board of Trustees and MML Advisers, (i) provide a continuing investment program for the Portfolio and determine what securities or other investments shall be purchased or sold by the Portfolio; (ii) arrange, subject to the provisions of Section 5 hereof, for the purchase and sale of securities and other investments for the Portfolio; and (iii) provide reports on the foregoing to the Board of Trustees of the Trust for each Board meeting. Unless MML Advisers gives the Subadviser written instructions to the contrary, the Subadviser shall vote or determine to abstain from voting all proxies solicited by or with respect to the issuers of securities in which assets of the Portfolio are invested in accordance with the Subadviser's proxy voting guidelines to which MML Advisers acknowledges receipt. The Subadviser shall provide the Fund in a timely manner with such records of its proxy voting on behalf of the Fund as is necessary for the Fund to comply with the requirements of Form N-PX or any law, rule, regulation or Commission position.

Unless otherwise agreed to by MML Advisers and the Subadviser, the Subadviser will not advise or take any action on behalf of the Fund in connection with any legal proceedings, including but not limited to bankruptcies, shareholder suits or class action lawsuits involving securities held in, or formerly held in, the Portfolio or the issuers of those securities. The Subadviser will forward all proof of claim forms and related materials that it receives and that relate to the Portfolio to MML Advisers or the Fund's custodian upon receipt. The Subadviser will not be liable for failure to file proofs of claim on behalf of the Fund.

Subject to the provisions of this Subadvisory Agreement, the Subadviser shall have the authority to buy, sell or otherwise effect investment transactions for and in the name of the Fund, including without limitation, the power to enter into swap, futures, options and other agreements with counterparties on the Fund's behalf as the Subadviser deems appropriate from time to time in order to carry out the Subadviser's responsibilities hereunder.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) The Subadviser shall provide to MML Advisers such reports for the Portfolio, on a monthly, quarterly or annual basis, as MML Advisers or the Board of Trustees of the Trust shall reasonably request or as required by applicable law or regulation, including, but not limited to, compliance reports and those reports listed in Appendix A.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) The Subadviser shall provide full and prompt disclosure to MML Advisers and the Fund regarding itself and its partners, officers, directors, shareholders, employees, affiliates or any person who controls any of the foregoing, including, but not limited to, information regarding any change in control of the Subadviser or any change in the Subadviser's portfolio managers responsible for the Portfolio or the Subadviser's other personnel that could materially affect the services provided by the Subadviser to the Fund hereunder, information regarding any material adverse change in the condition (financial or otherwise) of the Subadviser or any person who controls the Subadviser that could be expected to have a material adverse effect on the Fund, information regarding the investment performance of the Portfolio and of the GIPS composite for the strategy, information regarding the results of any examination conducted by the Commission or any other state or federal governmental agency or authority or any self-regulatory organization relating directly or indirectly to the services performed by the Subadviser hereunder with respect to the Fund, and, upon request, other information that MML Advisers reasonably deems necessary or desirable to enable MML Advisers to monitor the performance of the Subadviser and information that is required, in the reasonable judgment of MML Advisers and upon prior written request, to be disclosed in any filings required by any governmental agency or by any applicable law, regulation, rule or order.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) The Subadviser (i) shall maintain such books and records as are required under the Act or other applicable law, based on the services provided by the Subadviser pursuant to this Subadvisory Agreement and as are necessary for MML Advisers or the Trust to meet its record keeping obligations generally set forth under Section 31 of the Act and rules thereunder; and (ii) shall meet with any persons at the request of MML Advisers or the Board of Trustees of the Trust for the purpose of reviewing the Subadviser's performance under this Subadvisory Agreement at reasonable times and upon reasonable advance written notice. The Subadviser shall provide the Fund and MML Advisers (or their agents or accountants), upon reasonable prior written request by MML Advisers to the Subadviser, with access to inspect at the Subadviser's office during normal business hours the books and records of the Subadviser relating to the Portfolio and the Subadviser's performance hereunder and such other books and records of the Subadviser as are necessary to confirm that the Subadviser has complied with its obligations and duties under this Subadvisory Agreement. The Subadviser agrees that all records which it maintains relating to the Fund are property of the Fund, and the Subadviser will promptly surrender to the Fund any of such records or copies thereof upon the Fund's request, in accordance with applicable law. The Subadviser further agrees to preserve for the periods prescribed under the Act any such records as are required to be maintained by it pursuant to this Subadvisory Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) On each day the Subadviser shall provide to the Fund's custodian information relating to all transactions concerning the Portfolio's assets and shall provide to the Fund's custodian, administrator and/or sub-administrator any such additional information as reasonably requested. MML Advisers will advise the custodian of MML Advisers' retention of the Subadviser as provided herein and will instruct and direct the custodian to comply with and honor requests and instructions of the Subadviser made or given in connection with the exercise of the authority granted to the Subadviser hereunder.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f) The Subadviser agrees to reimburse MML Advisers and the Fund for any reasonable costs, upon evidence of invoices, bills, etc., associated with the production, printing and filing with the Commission (not including mailing costs) of legally required (as determined by MML Advisers) supplements to the Disclosure Documents due to material changes caused by or relating to the Subadviser if at the time of such notification of the change by the Subadviser the Fund is not generating a supplement for other purposes. In the event that two or more subadvisers each require a supplement simultaneously, the expense of each such supplement will be shared pro rata with such other subadvisers based upon the number of pages required by each such subadviser. MML Advisers agrees to use an economical means reasonably available to prepare, produce and distribute the supplements and will upon request furnish to the Subadviser documentation of the expenses incurred.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(g) The Subadviser shall not consult with any other subadviser to the Fund or any other subadviser to any other portfolio of the Trust or to any other investment company or investment company series for which MML Advisers serves as investment adviser concerning transactions for the Fund in securities or other assets, other than for purposes of complying with conditions of paragraphs (a) and (b) of Rule 12d3-1 under the Act.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(h) As MML Advisers or the Board of Trustees of the Trust may request from time to time, the Subadviser shall timely provide to MML Advisers (i) information and commentary for the Fund's annual and semi-annual reports, in a format approved by MML Advisers, and shall (A) certify that such information and commentary summarize the key factors that materially affected the performance of the Portfolio, including the relevant market conditions and the investment techniques and strategies used, and do not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the information and commentary not misleading and (B) provide additional certifications related to the Subadviser's management of the Portfolio in order to support the Fund's filings on Form N-CSR, and the Fund's Principal Executive Officer's and Principal Financial Officer's certifications under Rule 30a-2 under the Act; (ii) quarterly certifications, as well as any requested sub-certifications, and responses to quarterly and annual questionnaires with respect to the Subadviser's compliance program, compliance matters related to the Subadviser and the Subadviser's management of the Portfolio, and other business matters in formats reasonably requested by MML Advisers, as they may be amended from time to time; and (iii) an annual certification with respect to the design and operation of the Subadviser's compliance program, in a format reasonably requested by MML Advisers.

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3. <u>Other Activities</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Nothing in this Subadvisory Agreement shall prevent MML Advisers or the Subadviser from acting as investment adviser or subadviser for any other person, firm, corporation or other entity and shall not in any way limit or restrict MML Advisers or the Subadviser or any of their respective directors, officers, members, stockholders, partners or employees from buying, selling or trading any securities for its own account or for the account of others for whom it or they may be acting, provided that such activities are in compliance with U.S. federal and state securities laws, regulations and rules and with respect to the Subadviser are in accordance with the Subadvisers' policies and procedures which have been provided by the Subadviser to MML Advisers. MML Advisers recognizes and agrees that the Subadviser may provide advice to or take action with respect to other clients, which advice or action, including the timing and nature of such action, may differ from or be identical to advice given or action taken with respect to the Portfolio. The Subadviser shall for all purposes hereof be deemed to be an independent contractor and shall, unless otherwise provided or authorized, have no authority to act for or represent the Fund or MML Advisers in any way or otherwise be deemed an agent of the Fund or MML Advisers except in connection with the investment management services provided by the Subadviser hereunder.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) The Subadviser agrees that it will comply with its policies and procedures and will not knowingly or deliberately favor any other account managed or controlled by it or any of its principals or affiliates over the Portfolio. The Subadviser, upon reasonable request, shall provide MML Advisers with an explanation of the differences, if any, in performance between the Portfolio and the GIPS composite for the strategy. To the extent that a particular investment is suitable for both the Portfolio and the Subadviser's other clients, such investment will be allocated among the Portfolio and such other clients in a manner that is fair and equitable in the circumstances in accordance with the Subadviser's policies and procedures which have been provided by the Subadviser to MML Advisers.

4. <u>Compensation of the Subadviser</u>.

The Subadviser will bear all expenses in connection with the performance of its services under this Subadvisory Agreement, which expenses shall not include the cost of investments (including brokerage fees, taxes or commissions and other transaction charges) and any losses incurred in connection with the effectuation of securities transactions for the Portfolio. For the services provided and the expenses assumed pursuant to this Subadvisory Agreement, MML Advisers agrees to pay the Subadviser and the Subadviser agrees to accept as full compensation for the performance of all functions and duties on its part to be performed pursuant to the provisions hereof, a fee paid monthly, in arrears, at the following rate: [ ]

5. <u>Portfolio Transactions and Brokerage</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) The Subadviser shall place orders with or through such brokers, dealers, futures commission merchants or other persons (including, but not limited to, broker-dealers that are affiliated with MML Advisers or the Subadviser) as may be selected by the Subadviser; provided, however, that such orders shall be consistent with the brokerage policy set forth in the Fund's Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information, or approved by the Board of Trustees of the Trust, conform with federal securities laws and be consistent with seeking best execution.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) On occasions when the Subadviser deems the purchase or sale of a security or other investment to be in the best interest of the Portfolio as well as other clients of the Subadviser, the Subadviser, to the extent permitted by applicable laws and regulations, may, but shall be under no obligation to, aggregate the securities or other investments to be sold or purchased in order to seek best execution. In such event, the Subadviser will make allocation of the securities or other investments so purchased or sold, as well as the expenses incurred in the transaction, in the manner the Subadviser considers to be the most equitable and consistent with its fiduciary obligations to the Fund and to such other clients.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) The Subadviser shall select broker-dealers to effect the Portfolio's portfolio transactions on the basis of its estimate of their ability to obtain best execution of particular and related portfolio transactions. The abilities of a broker-dealer to obtain best execution of particular portfolio transaction(s) will be judged by the Subadviser on the basis of all relevant factors and considerations it deems relevant, which may include, insofar as feasible, the execution capabilities required by the transaction or transactions; the ability and willingness of the broker-dealer to facilitate the Portfolio's portfolio transactions by participating therein for its own account;

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the importance to the Fund of speed, efficiency or confidentiality; the broker-dealer's apparent familiarity with sources from or to whom particular securities might be purchased or sold; receipt of brokerage and research services available from or through the broker-dealer in accordance with Section 28(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended; as well as any other matters relevant to the selection of a broker-dealer for particular and related transactions of the Portfolio as described in the Subadviser's Form ADV; and any other considerations of which the Board of Trustees of the Trust or MML Advisers may notify the Subadviser from time to time. The Subadviser will not be liable for any acts or omissions by any broker-dealer selected with due care.

6. <u>Representations and Warranties of the Subadviser</u>.

The Subadviser hereby represents and warrants to the Fund and MML Advisers that:

(a) The Subadviser (i) is registered as an investment adviser under the Advisers Act and will continue to be so registered for so long as this Subadvisory Agreement remains in effect; (ii) is not prohibited by the Act or the Advisers Act from performing the services contemplated by this Subadvisory Agreement; (iii) has appointed a Chief Compliance Officer under Rule 206(4)-7 under the Advisers Act; (iv) has adopted written policies and procedures that are reasonably designed to prevent violations of the Advisers Act from occurring, detect violations that have occurred and correct promptly any violations that have occurred, and will provide prompt notice of any material violations relating to the Fund to MML Advisers; (v) has met and will seek to continue to meet for so long as this Subadvisory Agreement remains in effect, any other applicable federal or state requirements, or the applicable requirements of any regulatory or industry self-regulatory agency; (vi) has the authority to enter into and perform the services contemplated by this Subadvisory Agreement; and (vii) will promptly notify MML Advisers of the occurrence of any event that would disqualify the Subadviser from serving as an investment adviser of an investment company pursuant to Section 9(a) of the Act or otherwise. 

(b) The Subadviser has adopted a written code of ethics complying with the requirements of Rule 17j-1 under the Act and will provide MML Advisers with a copy of the code of ethics. Within 60 days of the end of the last calendar quarter of each year that this Subadvisory Agreement is in effect, a duly authorized officer of the Subadviser shall certify to MML Advisers that the Subadviser has complied with the requirements of Rule 17j-1 during the previous year and that there has been no material violation of the Subadviser's code of ethics or, if such a violation has occurred, that appropriate action was taken in response to such violation. 

(c)<br> The Subadviser has provided MML Advisers with a copy of its Form ADV Part 2, which as of the date of this Subadvisory Agreement is its Form ADV Part 2 as most recently deemed to be filed with the Commission, and promptly will furnish a copy of all amendments thereto to MML Advisers.

The Subadviser will promptly notify MML Advisers of any changes in the the portfolio manager(s) responsible for the Portfolio or the Subadviser's Chief Executive Officer or President, or if there is otherwise an actual or expected change in control or management of the Subadviser.

(d) There is no pending, or to the best of its knowledge, threatened or contemplated action, suit or proceeding before or by any court, governmental, administrative or self-regulatory body or arbitration panel to which the Subadviser or any of its principals or affiliates is a party, or to which any of the assets of the Subadviser is subject, which reasonably might be expected to (i) result in any material adverse change in the Subadviser's condition (financial or otherwise), business or prospects; (ii) affect adversely in any material respect any of the Subadviser's assets; or (iii) materially impair the Subadviser's ability to discharge its obligations under this Subadvisory Agreement; or (iv) result in a matter which would require its disclosure in the Subadviser's Form ADV Part 2; and the Subadviser has not received any notice of an investigation by the Commission or any state regarding U.S. federal or state securities laws, regulations or rules, which does not include routine examinations or inspections.

(e) All references in the Disclosure Documents concerning the Subadviser and its affiliates and the controlling persons, affiliates, stockholders, directors, officers and employees of any of the foregoing provided to MML Advisers by the Subadviser or approved in writing by the Subadviser for use in the 

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Disclosure Documents, as well as all performance information provided to MML Advisers by the Subadviser or approved in writing by the Subadviser for use by MML Advisers, are accurate in all material respects and do not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary in order to make such information not misleading.

(f) The Subadviser has supplied to, or made available for review by, MML Advisers (and if requested by MML Advisers to its designated auditor) all information requested by it relating to the Subadviser's performance results with respect to the Portfolio and which are in the Subadviser's possession. 

(g)<br> The Subadviser will notify MML Advisers promptly upon the occurrence of any event which causes a material change in the representations and warranties in this Section.

The foregoing representations and warranties shall be continuing and be deemed repeated at and as of all times during the term of this Subadvisory Agreement.

7. <u>Representations and Warranties of MML Advisers</u>.

(a)<br> MML Advisers represents and warrants to the Subadviser the following:

(i)<br> MML Advisers has all requisite corporate power and authority under applicable state law and federal securities laws and under the Advisory Agreement with the Fund to execute, deliver and perform this Subadvisory Agreement.

(ii)<br> MML Advisers is a registered investment adviser under the Advisers Act and is in material compliance with all other required registrations under applicable federal and state law.

(iii)<br> MML Advisers has received a copy of Part 2 of Subadviser's Form ADV at least two (2) business days prior to the execution of this Subadvisory Agreement.

(iv) The Disclosure Documents with respect to the disclosure about the Fund and MML Advisers are accurate and complete in all material respects and do not omit to state any material fact necessary in order to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading. 

(v)<br> MML Advisers will notify the Subadviser promptly upon the occurrence of any event which causes a material change in the representations and warranties in this Section.

The foregoing representations and warranties shall be continuing during the term of this Subadvisory Agreement.

8. <u>Covenants of the Subadviser</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) If at any time during the term of this Subadvisory Agreement, the Subadviser discovers any fact or omission, or any event or change of circumstances occurs, which would make the Subadviser's representations and warranties in Section 6 inaccurate or incomplete in any material respect, or which might render the Disclosure Documents untrue or misleading in any material respect, the Subadviser will provide prompt written notification to the Fund and MML Advisers of any such fact, omission, event or change of circumstances, and the facts related thereto.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) The Subadviser agrees that, during the term of this Subadvisory Agreement it will provide the Fund and MML Advisers with information regarding the performance results of the Portfolio and of the GIPS composite for the strategy (subject to applicable restrictions on the release of client confidential information) as may be reasonably requested from time to time by the Fund and MML Advisers. The Subadviser shall provide such information within a reasonable period of time after the end of the month to which such updated information relates.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) The Subadviser agrees that neither it nor any of its affiliates will in any way refer directly or indirectly to its relationship with the Fund or MML Advisers, or any of their respective affiliates, in offering, marketing or other promotional materials without the prior written consent of MML Advisers.

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9. <u>Confidentiality</u>.

The Subadviser agrees that it shall exercise the same standard of care that it uses to protect its own confidential and proprietary information, but no less than reasonable care, to protect the confidentiality of the Portfolio Information. As used herein "Portfolio Information" means confidential and proprietary information of the Fund or MML Advisers that is received by the Subadviser in connection with this Subadvisory Agreement, including information with regard to the portfolio holdings and characteristics of the Fund. The Subadviser will restrict access to the Portfolio Information to those employees or service providers of the Subadviser who will use it only for the purpose of managing or providing services to the portion of the Fund managed by the Subadviser. Notwithstanding the foregoing, access to Portfolio Information shall only be granted to service providers in accordance with the Fund's policy regarding the disclosure of portfolio holdings and under terms of confidentiality that are as restrictive as the terms of this Agreement. The foregoing shall not prevent the Subadviser from disclosing Portfolio Information that is (1) publicly known or becomes publicly known through no unauthorized act, (2) rightfully received from a third party without obligation of confidentiality, (3) approved in writing by MML Advisers for disclosure, or (4) required to be disclosed pursuant to a requirement of a governmental agency or law so long as the Subadviser provides MML Advisers with prompt written notice of such requirement prior to any such disclosure unless such notice is forbidden by law, or is in connection with a routine examination by a governmental agency.

MML Advisers agrees that it shall exercise the same standard of care that it uses to protect its own confidential and proprietary information, but no less than reasonable care, to protect the confidentiality of Subadviser's confidential and proprietary information. MML Advisers will restrict access to the Subadviser's confidential and proprietary information to the Board of Trustees of the Trust and to those employees of MML Advisers and of service providers to the Fund and MML Advisers who will use it only for the purpose of managing and/or providing services to the Fund. The foregoing shall not prevent MML Advisers from disclosing Subadviser's confidential and proprietary information that is (1) publicly known or becomes publicly known through no unauthorized act, (2) rightfully received from a third party without obligation of confidentiality, (3) approved in writing by Subadviser for disclosure, or (4) required to be disclosed pursuant to a requirement of a governmental agency or law so long as MML Advisers provides the Subadviser with prompt written notice of such requirement prior to any such disclosure unless such notice is forbidden by law, or is in connection with a routine examination by a governmental agency.

10. <u>Use of Names</u>.

The names of both MML Advisers and any affiliates of MML Advisers and of the Trust and Fund and any derivative or logo or trademark or service mark or trade name are the valuable property of MML Advisers and such affiliates and the Trust and Fund. The Subadviser shall have the right to use such name(s), derivatives, logos, trademarks or service marks or trade names only with the prior written approval of MML Advisers or the Trust, as the case may be. The Subadviser acknowledges and agrees that, if it makes any unauthorized use of any such names, derivatives, logos, trademarks or service marks or trade names, MML Advisers and/or such affiliates or the Trust and Fund shall suffer irreparable harm for which monetary damages are inadequate and thus, such entities shall be entitled to injunctive relief without the necessity of posting bond.

Except as provided below, neither MML Advisers or any affiliate thereof shall make reference to or use the name of the Subadviser or any of its affiliates in any advertising or promotional materials without the prior approval of the Subadviser, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. It is understood that the Subadviser's name and registered and unregistered trademarks, service marks and logos (e.g., FIAM and Fidelity Institutional AM and the Fidelity Investments logo) are the valuable property of the Subadviser and its affiliates and that MML Advisers and the Fund have the right to use such name (or logo) in offering documents and sales materials of the Fund with the approval of the Subadviser during the term of this Agreement solely for the purposes of disclosing and promoting the relationship between the parties described herein. In accordance with the exercise of the license rights granted in the preceding sentence, MML Advisers and the Subadviser agree that the terms of the Service Mark License Agreement shall govern. Upon termination of this Agreement, the Fund shall forthwith cease to use such name (or derivative or logo).

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11. <u>Duration</u>.

Unless terminated earlier pursuant to Section 12 hereof, this Subadvisory Agreement shall remain in effect for a period of two years from the date hereof. Thereafter it shall continue in effect from year to year, unless terminated pursuant to Section 12 hereof, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually (i) by a vote of a majority of the members of the Board of Trustees of the Trust who are not parties to this Subadvisory Agreement or interested persons (as defined in the Act) of any such party, and (ii) by the Board of Trustees of the Trust or by a vote of the holders of a majority of the outstanding voting securities (as defined in the Act) of the Fund.

12. <u>Termination</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) This Subadvisory Agreement shall terminate automatically upon its assignment (within the meaning of the Act), the termination of the Advisory Agreement or the dissolution of the Fund.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) The Subadvisory Agreement may be terminated by MML Advisers or the Board of Trustees of the Trust: (i) by written notice to the Subadviser with immediate effect, if the Subadviser's registration under the Advisers Act is suspended, terminated, lapsed or not renewed; (ii) by written notice to the Subadviser with immediate effect, if the Subadviser is bankrupt or insolvent, seeks an arrangement with creditors, is dissolved or terminated or ceases to exist; (iii) by written notice to the Subadviser with immediate effect, if MML Advisers or the Board of Trustees of the Trust determines for any reason, that such termination is appropriate for the protection of the Fund, including without limitation a determination by MML Advisers or the Board of Trustees of the Trust that the Subadviser has breached an obligation or duty under this Subadvisory Agreement; or (iv) in its sole discretion, without penalty, upon sixty days prior written notice to Subadviser. This Subadvisory Agreement also may be terminated at any time, without penalty, by the vote of the holders of a "majority" of the outstanding voting securities of the Fund (as defined in the Act).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) The Subadvisory Agreement may be terminated by the Subadviser, without penalty at any time, upon sixty days prior written notice, to MML Advisers and the Trust.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) In the event of termination of this Subadvisory Agreement, all compensation due to the Subadviser through the date of termination will be calculated on a pro rata basis through the date of termination and paid promptly after the next succeeding month's end.

13. <u>Indemnification</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) In any action in which MML Advisers or the Fund or any of its or their affiliated persons (within the meaning of Section 2(a)(3) of the Act), controlling persons (as defined in Section 15 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended), or any shareholders, partners, directors, officers and/or employees of any of the foregoing, are parties, the Subadviser agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the foregoing persons against any loss, claim, settlement, damage, charge, liability, cost or expense (including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys' and accountants' fees) to which such persons may become subject, insofar as such loss, claim, settlement, damage, charge, liability, cost or expense arises out of or is based upon (i) Subadviser's reckless disregard, willful misfeasance, bad faith, gross negligence, fraud or willful misconduct in the performance of its duties under this Subadvisory Agreement or (ii) any untrue statement of a material fact regarding the Subadviser contained in the Disclosure Documents, proxy materials, reports, advertisements, sales literature, or other materials pertaining to the Fund or the omission to state therein a material fact regarding the Subadviser which was required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein not misleading, if such statement or omission was made in reliance upon written information furnished to MML Advisers or the Fund by the Subadviser; or (iii) any violation of federal or state statutes or regulations by the Subadviser. The federal securities laws impose liabilities in certain circumstances on persons who act in good faith, and therefore nothing herein shall in any way constitute a waiver of limitation of any rights which MML Advisers or the Fund may have under any securities laws.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) In any action in which the Subadviser or any of its affiliated persons (within the meaning of Section 2(a)(3) of the Act), controlling persons (as defined in Section 15 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended), or any partners, directors, officers and/or employees of any of the foregoing, are parties, MML Advisers agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the foregoing persons against any loss, claim, settlement, damage, charge, liability, cost or expense (including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys' and accountants'

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fees) to which such persons may become subject, insofar as such loss, claim, settlement, damage, charge, liability, cost or expense arises out of or is based upon (i) MML Advisers' reckless disregard, willful misfeasance, bad faith, gross negligence, fraud or willful misconduct in the performance of its duties under this Subadvisory Agreement or (ii) any untrue statement of a material fact regarding the Subadviser contained in the Disclosure Documents, proxy materials, reports, advertisements, sales literature, or other materials pertaining to the Fund or the omission to state therein a material fact regarding the Subadviser which was required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein not misleading, if such statement or omission was not made in reliance upon written information furnished to MML Advisers or the Fund by the Subadviser; or (iii) any violation of federal or state statutes or regulations by MML Advisers. The federal securities laws impose liabilities in certain circumstances on persons who act in good faith, and therefore nothing herein shall in any way constitute a waiver of limitation of any rights which the Subadviser or the Fund may have under any securities laws.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) Promptly after receipt by an indemnified party under this Section 13 of notice of any claim or dispute or commencement of any action or litigation, such indemnified party will, if a claim in respect thereof is to be made against an indemnifying party under this Section 13, notify the indemnifying party of the commencement thereof; but the omission to notify the indemnifying party will not relieve the indemnifying party from any liability which it may have to any indemnified party under this Section 13 except to the extent, if any, that such failure or delay prejudiced the other party in defending against the claim. In case any such claim, dispute, action or litigation is brought or asserted against any indemnified party, and it notifies the indemnifying party of the commencement thereof, the indemnifying party will be entitled to participate therein and, to the extent that it may wish, to assume the defense thereof, with counsel specially approved in writing by such indemnified party, such approval not to be unreasonably withheld, following notice from the indemnifying party to such indemnified party of its election so to assume the defense thereof; in which event, the indemnifying party will not be liable to such indemnified party under this Section 13 for any legal or other expenses subsequently incurred by such indemnified party in connection with the defense thereof, but shall continue to be liable to the indemnified party in all other respects as heretofore set forth in this Section 13.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, an indemnified party will have the option to select and retain its own counsel, in the indemnified party's reasonable discretion, if (i) the indemnified party reasonably determines (A) such counsel to be necessary to protect the interests of the indemnified party; (B) that there may be a conflict between the positions of the indemnified party and the positions of any other indemnified party, or other parties to a claim, dispute, action or litigation not represented by separate counsel; (C) that representation of both the indemnified party and any such other indemnified party or other parties by the same counsel would not be appropriate; or (D) to withhold or withdraw his or her consent to being represented by counsel selected by the indemnifying party or (ii) the indemnifying party fails to assume the defense of a claim, dispute, action or litigation or an anticipated claim, dispute, action or litigation. The party providing indemnification shall fully indemnify and hold harmless the indemnified party against, and shall promptly reimburse to the indemnified party on a current and as-incurred basis, reasonable expenses of counsel selected by the indemnified party and reasonably incurred by the indemnified party as permitted pursuant to the preceding sentence.

14. <u>Notice; Consent to Electronic Delivery</u>.

Any notice under this Subadvisory Agreement shall be in writing, addressed and delivered or mailed, postage prepaid, or sent by electronic communication, to the other party, with a copy to the Trust, at the addresses or email addresses below or such other address as such other party may designate for the receipt of such notice.

<br> If to MML Advisers: MML Investment Advisers, LLC<br>1295 State Street<br>Springfield, MA 01111<br>Attention: Douglas Steele<br>President <br>

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<br> If to the Subadviser: FIAM LLC<br>900 Salem Street<br>Smithfield, RI 02917<br>Attention: Casey Condron<br>Email: casey.condron@fmr.com <br>

If to either MML Advisers or the Subadviser, copies to:

<br> MML Series Investment Fund<br>1295 State Street<br>Springfield, MA 01111<br>Attention: Andrew M. Goldberg<br>Vice President, Secretary, and Chief Legal Officer <br>

Electronic communication includes email delivery as well as making notices or communications electronically available on the Subadviser's or affiliates' internet site, if applicable, and providing notice of such availability. MML Advisers acknowledges its consent to such electronic delivery of any notices, documents, or materials required and/or provided to MML Advisers or the Fund by Subadviser related to services provided under this Agreement. MML Advisers may revoke this consent and request any such documents or materials to be mailed, in lieu of electronic delivery, at any time upon reasonable notice to the Subadviser.

15. <u>Amendments to this Subadvisory Agreement</u>.

This Subadvisory Agreement may be amended by mutual agreement in writing, subject to approval by the Board of Trustees of the Trust and the Fund's shareholders to the extent required by the Act.

16. <u>Governing Law</u>.

This Subadvisory Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the internal laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, without giving effect to principles of conflict of laws.

17. <u>Survival</u>.

The provisions of this Subadvisory Agreement shall survive the termination or other expiration of this Subadvisory Agreement with respect to any matter arising while this Subadvisory Agreement was in effect.

18. <u>Assignment; Successors</u>.

No assignment of this Subadvisory Agreement (as defined in the Act) shall be made by the Subadviser without the prior written consent of the Fund and MML Advisers. This Subadvisory Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their successors and permitted assigns.

19. <u>Entire Agreement</u>.

This Subadvisory Agreement constitutes the entire agreement among the parties hereto with respect to the matters referred to herein, and no other agreement, oral or otherwise, shall be binding on the parties hereto.

20. <u>No Waiver</u>.

No failure or delay on the part of any party hereto in exercising any right, power or remedy hereunder shall operate as a waiver thereof, nor shall any single or partial exercise of any such right, power or remedy preclude any other or further exercise thereof or the exercise of any other right, power or remedy. Any waiver granted hereunder must be in writing and shall be valid only in the specific instance in which given.

21. <u>Severability</u>.

If any one or more provisions in this Subadvisory Agreement shall, for any reason, be held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect, such invalidity, illegality or unenforceability shall not affect any other provision of this Subadvisory Agreement, but this Subadvisory Agreement shall be construed so as to effectuate the intent of the parties hereto as nearly as possible without giving effect to such invalid, illegal or unenforceable provision as if such provision had never been contained herein.

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22. <u>Third-party Beneficiaries</u>.

The Trust and the Fund are third-party beneficiaries of this Subadvisory Agreement and shall be entitled to enforce any and all provisions of this Agreement to the full extent as if they were parties to this Agreement.

23. <u>Counterparts</u>.

This Subadvisory Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall constitute an original, but all of which when taken together shall constitute one and the same instrument.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Fund, MML Advisers and the Subadviser have caused this Subadvisory Agreement to be executed as of the day and year first above written.

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| MML INVESTMENT ADVISERS, LLC | MML INVESTMENT ADVISERS, LLC |
| By: | /s/ Douglas Steele |
| Name: | Douglas Steele |
| Title: | President |
| FIAM LLC | FIAM LLC |
| By: | /s/ Brad Sweeney |
| Name: | Brad Sweeney |
| Title: | Vice President, Business Development |

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Acknowledged and Agreed:<br>

MML SERIES INVESTMENT FUND<br>

on behalf of the MML VIP Fidelity Institutional AM<sup>®</sup> Core Plus Bond Fund

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| By: | /s/ Renée Hitchcock |
| Name: | Renée Hitchcock |
| Title: | CFO and Treasurer |

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#### Appendix A
The Subadviser shall provide to MML Advisers the following:

1.<br> Quarterly Portfolio Data Sheets (due on the 10<sup>th</sup> business day after the end of every quarter):

The data sheets should include the following information:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;a. Portfolio Characteristics for the Portfolio, standard and best fit market index.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;b. Portfolio Sector Weights for the Portfolio, standard and best fit market index.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;c. Top 10 Equity Holdings (% of equities) for the Portfolio.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;d. Top 5 contributors and detractors by performance based on contribution to the Portfolio.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;e. Purchases (New) and Sales (Eliminated) during the quarter.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;f. Performance of the Portfolio vs. standard and best fit market index and peer group.

2.<br> Portfolio Manager Commentary (due on the 10<sup>th</sup> business day after the end of every quarter): The commentary should include information on the following topics (there is no limit to the number of words used):

a.<br> Qualitative assessment by manager: list three factors that were the major influences on performance – both positive and negative.

b.<br> Performance attribution:

–<br> The industry weightings that had the largest contribution to performance during the most recent quarter.

–<br> The industry weightings that had the largest detraction from performance during the most recent quarter.

–<br> The five holdings that contributed the most to performance during the most recent quarter.

–<br> The five holdings that detracted the most from performance during the most recent quarter.

c.<br> The manager's market outlook.

d.<br> How he/she has positioned the Portfolio for the near term.

3.<br> Third party portfolio attribution analysis of the Portfolio: Performance attribution should demonstrate the impact of portfolio management decisions including Asset Allocation Effects and Security Selection Effects.

4.<br> Quarterly Conference Calls: The purpose of this contact will be to obtain a greater understanding of the performance of the Portfolio, the reasons for that performance, and to gain valuable insights into the Portfolio provided by the manager.

5. Annual On-Site Meeting - As part of MML Advisers' due diligence process, members of MML Advisers' arrange an "on site" meeting with each of the managers in MML Advisers' Investment Program. Typically, these meetings include a general overview of the firm as well as separate meetings with each of the portfolio managers to discuss their long-term and short-term strategies, modifications to their investment strategy or style and any other relevant information. 

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#### Appendix C

#### Shares Outstanding
For each class of the Fund's shares, the number of shares outstanding as of January 14, 2026 was as follows:

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| **MML VIP Fidelity Institutional AM<sup>®</sup> Core Plus Bond Fund** | **Number of Shares** <br>**Outstanding and Entitled to** <br>**Vote Per Class**  |
| Class II | 35698803.87 |
| Service Class I | 5241870.241  |
| Total | 40940674.111 |

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#### Ownership of Shares
As of January 14, 2026, MassMutual, C.M. Life, MML Conservative Allocation Fund, MML Balanced Allocation Fund, MML Moderate Allocation Fund, MML Growth Allocation Fund, and MML Aggressive Allocation Fund owned of record all of the outstanding shares of the Fund.

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