The complexes M(4mepy)4A2 and M(H2O)2(4mepy)8A2 (where M is Ni or Co and A is PF6 or AsF6) have been prepared and their electronic spectra and magnetic properties studied. A preliminary report is made of single crystal X-ray diffraction studies on Ni(H2O)2(4mepy)8(PF6)2, Co(H2O)2(4mepy)8(PF6)2, and Co(4mepy)4(PF6)2. All of the complexes have structures involving complex cations and non-coordinated anions, consistent with extremely weak ligating abilities for both PF6− and AsF6−. Cations identified and characterized are the squashed tetrahedral [Co(4mepy)4]2+ ion, the square planar [Ni(4mepy)4]2+ ion, and the tetragonal [Co(4mepy)4((4mepy)2H2O)2]2+and [Ni(4mepy)4((4mepy)2H2O)2]2+ ions. The ligand field strength of 4-methylpyridine is found to be indistinguishable from that of pyridine in these complexes. Infrared spectra are reported and infrared criteria for establishing the presence of non-coordinated anions in PF6− and AsF6− complexes are suggested.