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OSAIC Institutions, INC.

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Client assets under management

$4,877,438,185

Clients

15,798

0% high-net-worth

Advisors

530

of 1,839 employees

Firm type

Enterprise

300-3,000 advisors or >$30B in AUM

Clients per advisor

30

Very Low

Average account size

$308,738

About

Osaic Institutions, Inc. is an SEC‑registered investment adviser that serves individuals (including high‑net‑worth clients), ERISA retirement plans, trusts, estates and corporate clients through a network of investment adviser representatives who are often also registered as broker‑dealer representatives. The firm provides customized advisory services (discretionary and non‑discretionary), financial planning and consulting, ERISA plan services, wrap programs, third‑party asset manager referrals, and access to alternative investments and lending solutions.

Osaic’s model delegates investment analysis and account management to its IARs while providing firm supervision rather than centrally managing most accounts, and clients may elect discretionary authority or retain pre‑approval control over transactions. As disclosed in its brochure, the firm reported approximately $4.11 billion in discretionary assets and $2.39 billion in non‑discretionary assets as of December 31, 2025, and commonly operates through co‑advisory, promoter and third‑party manager arrangements and wrap programs.

What is distinctive about Osaic is its hybrid adviser/broker‑dealer structure — it is registered as both an SEC adviser and a FINRA member and maintains broker‑dealer registrations across all states — combined with a sizable non‑discretionary book, a lending marketplace (CapitalHub) and platform access to alternative investments (via CAIS). The firm’s use of independent third‑party promoters compensated on a percentage of advisory fees and its extensive affiliations with other Osaic entities (including TPAM and subadvisory relationships) create a service and distribution model that differs from many enterprise peers.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers Educational seminars or workshops Solicitation services for other advisers

Expertise

Annuities Tax-loss harvesting

Occupation focus

Founder/Business Owner Executive

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Fee options

Fixed

Fixed or flat fees for financial planning and consulting services up to $25,000 or more for high net worth individuals.

Percentage

$0+: Up to 2.50%, negotiable (maximum advisory fee) for customized advisory services $0+: Up to 1.25% for ERISA plan services, negotiable $10,000+: Minimum for AMP wrap fee program $5,500+: Minimum for UMA wrap fee program

Commissions

Commissions earned by IARs when selling securities or insurance products as broker-dealer representatives; may receive trail fees and other compensation.

Project-based

Hourly fees generally range from $50 to $750 per hour for financial planning and consulting services.

Other

Minimum fee: Fixed or flat fees for financial planning and consulting services generally range up to $25,000, can exceed for high net worth individuals; hourly fees generally range from $50 - $750 per hour, not exceeding $25,000 annually. Fee-only: Financial planning and consulting services offered for fixed fees or hourly charges; no commissions charged for these advisory services.

Main office location

OSAIC Institutions, INC.

538 Preston Avenue

Meriden CT 06450-4858, United States

Number of offices

622

Most active in

Alabama · Alaska · Arizona · Arkansas · California · Colorado · Connecticut · Delaware · District of Columbia · Florida · Georgia · Hawaii · Idaho · Illinois · Indiana · Iowa · Kansas · Kentucky · Louisiana · Maine · Maryland · Massachusetts · Michigan · Minnesota · Mississippi · Missouri · Montana · Nebraska · Nevada · New Hampshire · New Jersey · New Mexico · New York · North Carolina · North Dakota · Ohio · Oklahoma · Oregon · Pennsylvania · Puerto Rico · Rhode Island · South Carolina · South Dakota · Tennessee · Texas · Utah · Vermont · Virgin Islands · Virginia · Washington · West Virginia · Wisconsin · Wyoming

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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Angelo P

Series 66

Meriden, CT

OSAIC Institutions, INC.

Angelo Pietri is a financial advisor with OSAIC Institutions, INC., holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Infinex Investments, Inc. since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, Pietri assists with a photography business co-founded by his spouse and operates a financial education seminar business in West Hartford, CT. OSAIC Institutions serves individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans by offering advisory and brokerage services through customized engagements, financial planning, ERISA plan services, and access to alternative investments. The firm’s approach includes both discretionary and primarily non-discretionary asset management, utilizing fundamental and technical analysis, third-party due diligence, and a network of investment adviser representatives.

Annuities Tax-loss harvesting Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Fernando A

Series 63, Series 65

Mount Kisco, NY

OSAIC Institutions, INC.

Fernando Ascenso is a financial advisor with OSAIC Institutions, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 23 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at PCSB Bank, RBC Capital Markets, and HSBC Securities. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a general partner and vice president in a family real estate rental business. OSAIC Institutions serves individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans by providing advisory and brokerage services through customized engagements. The firm offers a range of solutions including financial planning, ERISA plan services, alternative investments via the CAIS platform, and lending and cash-management options.

Annuities Tax-loss harvesting Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Giuseppe L

Series 66

Flushing, NY

OSAIC Institutions, INC.

Giuseppe Leone is a financial advisor with OSAIC Institutions, INC., holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Infinex Investments, Apple Bank, Ameriprise Financial, and Yotel New York. OSAIC Institutions serves individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans, offering a variety of advisory and brokerage services through customized engagements, financial planning, and access to alternative investments via the CAIS platform. The firm’s advisory services are primarily delivered through a network of investment adviser representatives who provide both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management solutions.

Annuities Tax-loss harvesting Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Sean K

Series 63, Series 65

New York, NY

OSAIC Institutions, INC.

Sean Knowles is a financial advisor at OSAIC Institutions, INC. based in New York, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 17 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Infinex Investments, Amalgamated Bank, Cathay Securities Inc, American Trust Investment Services, and Wells Fargo Advisors. OSAIC Institutions serves individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans, providing a range of advisory and brokerage services through customized engagements and access to alternative investments. The firm is notable for its predominantly non-discretionary assets and its combined broker-dealer and adviser status, which shape its service offerings and compensation structure.

Annuities Tax-loss harvesting Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Miguel C

Series 63

Whittier, CA

OSAIC Institutions, INC.

Miguel Corral Jr. is a financial advisor with OSAIC Institutions, Inc. based in Whittier, CA. He holds a Series 63 designation and has 31 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Infinex Investments, Inc. and Banc of California. OSAIC Institutions serves individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans with a range of advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers customized financial planning, ERISA plan services, and access to alternative investments, delivering advice primarily through a network of investment adviser representatives who utilize a mix of fundamental and technical analysis.

Annuities Tax-loss harvesting Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Stephan S

CFP®, Series 66

Ballston Spa, NY

OSAIC Institutions, INC.

Stephan Scribner is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 24 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with OSAIC Institutions, Inc. and has worked at infinex Investments, Inc. since 2016 and Ballston Spa National Bank since 2009. OSAIC Institutions serves individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans, offering a range of advisory and brokerage services through customized engagements. The firm is notable for its predominantly non-discretionary assets and its combined broker-dealer and advisory structure, providing access to alternative investments, lending, and cash-management solutions.

Annuities Tax-loss harvesting Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Josiah Q

Series 66

Stillwater, MN

OSAIC Institutions, INC.

Josiah Quick is a financial advisor at OSAIC Institutions, Inc. based in Minneapolis, MN. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 11 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC and Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors. OSAIC Institutions serves individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans with a variety of advisory and brokerage services, including customized financial planning and access to alternative investments through platforms like CAIS. The firm’s advisory approach combines fundamental and technical analysis and offers both discretionary and predominantly non-discretionary asset management.

Annuities Tax-loss harvesting Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Audra L

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Southern Pines, NC

OSAIC Institutions, INC.

Audra Lubawski is a CFP® with 26 years of experience in the financial industry, currently affiliated with OSAIC Institutions, INC. She has worked at Infinex Investments, Inc. since 2013 and has been with First Bank of North Carolina since 1990. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in Mary Kay makeup sales and serves as a trustee managing real estate and cash investments. OSAIC Institutions serves individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans with a variety of advisory and brokerage services. The firm provides customized financial planning and investment solutions through a network of investment adviser representatives, employing both fundamental and technical analysis, and offers access to alternative investments and lending options.

Annuities Tax-loss harvesting Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Robert H

Series 63, Series 66

Morehead City, NC

OSAIC Institutions, INC.

Robert Hardin Sr. is a financial advisor with OSAIC Institutions, INC. based in Morehead City, NC. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at Infinex Investments, Inc. since 2013 and First Bancorp since 2012. Osaic Institutions serves individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans by providing a range of advisory and brokerage services through customized engagements. The firm’s approach includes fundamental and technical analysis, asset allocation, and access to alternative investments, with a notable emphasis on non-discretionary assets.

Annuities Tax-loss harvesting Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Adrian A

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Southington, CT

OSAIC Institutions, INC.

Adrian Andreotta is a CFP® with 14 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with OSAIC Institutions, INC. He has previously worked at Infinex Investments, LPL Financial, and multiple Wells Fargo entities. Outside of financial advising, he is a charter fishing boat captain and owner, a role he plans to begin in 2025. OSAIC Institutions serves individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans, offering a range of advisory and brokerage services. The firm’s approach includes customized financial planning, access to alternative investments, and a predominance of non-discretionary assets under management.

Annuities Tax-loss harvesting Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Michael C

Series 63, Series 66

Plainview, NY

OSAIC Institutions, INC.

Michael Caracappa Jr. is a financial advisor with OSAIC Institutions, INC. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 21 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Infinex Investments, Inc., Apple Bank for Savings, and CARA-CO Security Inc. Outside of advising, he is involved with CARA-CO Security Inc., a security system company. OSAIC Institutions serves individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans by providing a range of advisory and brokerage services through customized engagements. The firm is notable for its predominantly non-discretionary assets and its dual broker-dealer/adviser status, offering both advisory and brokerage solutions.

Annuities Tax-loss harvesting Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Ismael T

Series 63, Series 65

Fall River, MA

OSAIC Institutions, INC.

Ismael Tavares is a financial advisor with OSAIC Institutions, INC., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over eight years of experience. His prior roles include positions at Santander Securities LLC and Bank Five, with his current tenure at Infinex Investments, Inc. and Bank Five ongoing since 2016 and 2018, respectively. OSAIC Institutions serves a diverse client base including individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers a broad array of advisory and brokerage services through customized engagements, combining fundamental and technical analysis with access to alternative investments and various lending and cash-management solutions.

Annuities Tax-loss harvesting Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Evan S

Series 63, Series 66

Greeley, CO

OSAIC Institutions, INC.

Evan Sharpless is a financial advisor at OSAIC Institutions, INC. with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. His prior work includes roles at Charles Schwab and Bellco Credit Union. OSAIC Institutions serves individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans by offering a range of advisory and brokerage services through customized engagements. The firm is notable for its predominantly non-discretionary assets and a dual broker-dealer/adviser structure that supports a variety of investment and lending solutions.

Annuities Tax-loss harvesting Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Song S

Series 63, Series 66

Harrisburg, PA

OSAIC Institutions, INC.

Song Shim is a financial advisor at OSAIC Institutions, Inc. with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and previously worked at Cetera Investment Services LLC and First National Bank of Pennsylvania. OSAIC Institutions serves individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans, offering a range of advisory and brokerage services including financial planning, ERISA plan services, and access to alternative investments through the CAIS platform. The firm operates primarily with non-discretionary assets and maintains extensive relationships with banks and credit unions to deliver customized financial solutions.

Annuities Tax-loss harvesting Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Michael H

Series 63, Series 65

Hanover, NH

OSAIC Institutions, INC.

Michael Hakoun is a financial advisor with OSAIC Institutions, INC. based in Hanover, NH. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 11 years of industry experience, including roles at Infinex Investments, Ledyard Financial Advisors, and TD Bank. Outside of advising, he is involved in a children’s book sales promotion business through Vision 2918 Strategies LLC. OSAIC Institutions serves individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans by providing a range of advisory and brokerage services through customized engagements. The firm employs both fundamental and technical analysis and offers access to alternative investments, with a notable emphasis on non-discretionary assets.

Annuities Tax-loss harvesting Founder/Business Owner Executive
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