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Mark R. Vida

OSAIC INSTITUTIONS
Fairfield, CT
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CRD#: 1595641
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Professional summary


Mark Raymond Vida is a registered financial advisor currently at OSAIC INSTITUTIONS, INC. located in Fairfield, Connecticut.

Mark is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1987. Mark has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

January 7, 2019 - Present

OSAIC INSTITUTIONS, INC.

RIA
BD
CRD#: 35371
Fairfield, CT
Current

January 7, 2019 - Present

OSAIC INSTITUTIONS, INC.

RIA
BD
CRD#: 35371
Fairfield, CT
Past

September 13, 2018 - January 2, 2019

INVESTMARK ADVISORY GROUP LLC

RIA
CRD#: 121060
SHELTON, CT
Past

January 3, 2018 - September 13, 2018

COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL NETWORK

RIA
CRD#: 8032
Shelton, CT
Past

January 2, 2018 - January 2, 2019

COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL NETWORK

BD
CRD#: 8032
Shelton, CT
Past

August 13, 2008 - November 27, 2017

OSAIC INSTITUTIONS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 35371
FAIRFIELD, CT
Past

August 13, 2008 - November 27, 2017

OSAIC INSTITUTIONS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 35371
FAIRFIELD, CT
Past

May 29, 2007 - August 6, 2008

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

RIA
CRD#: 7059
WESTPORT, CT
Past

May 29, 2007 - August 6, 2008

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
WESTPORT, CT
Past

August 30, 2006 - May 29, 2007

CITICORP INVESTMENT SERVICES

RIA
CRD#: 23988
WESTPORT, CT
Past

August 30, 2006 - May 29, 2007

CITICORP INVESTMENT SERVICES

BD
CRD#: 23988
WESTPORT, CT
Past

January 22, 2001 - August 17, 2006

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

RIA
CRD#: 25574
TRUMBULL, CT
Past

April 28, 1997 - August 17, 2006

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 25574
TRUMBULL, CT
Past

May 10, 1994 - June 7, 1994

THE LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 2580
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

May 10, 1994 - June 7, 1994

OSAIC FA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3978
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

February 23, 1987 - May 1, 1997

JOHN HANCOCK MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 5181
BOSTON, MA
Past

February 23, 1987 - July 1, 1997

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 468
BOSTON, MA

Primary Firm SEC Registration


This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
OI
OSAIC INSTITUTIONS, INC.
CONNECTICUT ASSOCIATION SECURITIES, INC. | OSAIC INSTITUTIONS, INC. | INFINEX INVESTMENTS, INC.

CRD#: 35371 / SEC#: 801-67242, 8-46661

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/2/2006 Approved)
Connecticut
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/22/2006 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/22/2006 Terminated)
Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/22/2006 Terminated)
Maine
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/7/2006 Terminated)
Massachusetts
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/23/2007 Terminated)
New Hampshire
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/22/2006 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/22/2006 Terminated)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/22/2006 Terminated)
Rhode Island
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/22/2006 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Boston district office)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.
RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
Connecticut
(1/7/2019)
IAR
Connecticut
(1/7/2019)
RR
Florida
(1/7/2019)
RR
Maine
(10/29/2024)
RR
New York
(1/7/2019)
RR
Texas
(8/1/2022)
RR
Vermont
(1/7/2019)
RR
Virginia
(1/7/2019)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 12/29/1999
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


OI
OSAIC INSTITUTIONS, INC.
CONNECTICUT ASSOCIATION SECURITIES, INC. | OSAIC INSTITUTIONS, INC. | INFINEX INVESTMENTS, INC.

CRD#: 35371 / SEC#: 801-67242, 8-46661

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/2/2006 Approved)
Connecticut
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/22/2006 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/22/2006 Terminated)
Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/22/2006 Terminated)
Maine
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/7/2006 Terminated)
Massachusetts
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/23/2007 Terminated)
New Hampshire
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/22/2006 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/22/2006 Terminated)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/22/2006 Terminated)
Rhode Island
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/22/2006 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Boston district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
538 Preston Avenue, Meriden, CT 06450-4858
Mailing Address
538 Preston Avenue, Meriden, CT 06450-4858
Phone number
(203) 599-6000
Established
Connecticut since 04/07/1993
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
630

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV 2A (3/31/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
OSAIC INSTITUTIONS HOLDINGS, INC.HOLDING COMPANY
AMARANTE, STEPHEN PAULPRESIDENT, CEO AND DIRECTOR3165067
CORNICK, GREGORY ALLENDIRECTOR3132991
HAMMOND, DORI JAMILLECHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER3259012
MITCHELL, CHRISTOPHER MILLSCORPORATE TREASURER, FINANCIAL AND OPERATIONS PRINCIPAL2420144
PRICE, JAMES DALECHAIRMAN1243224
SCHLUETER, MATTHEW ADAMDIRECTOR AND EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT OPERATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS2627931

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts8,779
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 4,024,448,971

Disclosures


Regulatory Event8

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Company Information


OSAIC INSTITUTIONS, INC.

CRD#: 35371Fairfield, CT

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